The Life Learnerships at Metropolitan are now open for unemployed young South Africans who are interested in building a career in the insurance and financial services industry. Based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, this temporary 12-month learnership is scheduled to start in October 2026 and provides learners with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while working towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification. These Life Learnerships are suitable for candidates who have a strong interest in sales, customer service, financial services and developing their professional skills.
Position Details
- Position: Learnership
- Company: Metropolitan Life
- Cluster: Metropolitan Life
- Role Family: Operations
- Job Type: Temporary
- Programme Duration: 12 months
- Qualification: Wealth Management NQF Level 4
- Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape
- Country: South Africa
- Start Date: October 2026
- Reference Number: MMH260813-9
- Remote Opportunity: None
- Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Life Learnerships, applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must be a South African citizen by birth
- Must currently be unemployed
- Must belong to a previously disadvantaged group
- People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- An interest in sales, customer service and the insurance industry
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Numerical reasoning ability
- Analytical skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Good time management
- Computer literacy
- Stakeholder engagement skills
- Relationship management skills
- Ability to work professionally with clients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
- Completing all required theoretical learning and assessments
- Completing administrative and reporting duties within required timeframes
- Collating, compiling and distributing documents according to required standards
- Responding to client queries professionally
- Providing excellent customer service
- Screening and routing queries to the appropriate stakeholders
- Assisting with the resolution of client queries
- Maintaining accurate documentation and records
- Meeting required service level agreements
- Maintaining professional office housekeeping standards
- Learning from experienced professionals within the insurance industry
Why Apply
- Gain valuable workplace experience in the financial services industry
- Work towards a nationally recognised Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification
- Develop customer service and communication skills
- Gain exposure to insurance and financial services
- Learn from experienced Metropolitan professionals
- Build your professional network
- Improve your future employment opportunities
- Gain practical administrative and workplace skills
- Suitable for unemployed youth starting their careers
Important Notes
- This is a 12-month temporary learnership.
- The programme is expected to start in October 2026.
- Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens by birth.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- A Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 qualification is required.
- People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Successful learners will have the opportunity to work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Applicants should verify the vacancy through Metropolitan’s official careers portal before submitting personal information.