Metropolitan Life is offering an 18-month Sales Learnership for unemployed youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. Gain a Wealth Management NQF 4 qualification while working with insurance experts. Requires Grade 12, South African citizenship, and age 18–35. Temporary 18-month programme.
📍 Role Overview
- Company: Metropolitan Life (Momentum Metropolitan Holdings)
- Location: KwaZulu-Natal | Mpumalanga
- Reference: MMH260121-13
- Duration: 18-Month Learnership Programme
- Closing Date: 21 February 2026
🎯 Role Purpose
Metropolitan, a financial services giant with a 127-year legacy, is looking for ambitious unemployed youth to join their 2026 Learnership intake. This programme is a bridge into the insurance industry, combining theoretical study with practical workplace experience. Successful learners will have the opportunity to earn a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification, making them highly employable in the financial sector.
🔑 Duties & Responsibilities
Learning & Qualification
- Academics: Complete all theoretical learning modules and submit assessments on time to earn your NQF 4 qualification.
- Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with industry experts to learn about funeral insurance, health, savings, and retirement solutions.
Operations & Client Service
- Administration: Collate, compile, and distribute documents according to company standards.
- Client Experience: Attend to customer queries professionally to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
- Problem Solving: Screen and route queries to the correct stakeholders and assist in resolving client issues.
- Reporting: Timeously complete all administrative duties and reports related to the sales role.
✅ Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF 4 qualification.
- Citizenship: South African citizen by birth.
- Age: Between 18 and 35 years old.
- Employment Status: Currently unemployed.
- Diversity: Belonging to a previously disadvantaged group (Metropolitan is committed to Employment Equity; People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply).
🧠 Competencies
- Communication: Fluent verbal and written English.
- Analytical: Strong numerical reasoning and analytical skills.
- Interpersonal: Ability to engage with stakeholders and build professional relationships.
- Organisation: Attention to detail with strong planning and time-management skills.
- Technical: Basic computer literacy.
🌟 What’s in it for You?
- Qualification: An NQF Level 4 Wealth Management qualification (subject to performance).
- Workplace Experience: Practical training in one of Africa’s leading financial brands.
- Legacy: Exposure to a brand that operates across 12 African countries.
- Empowerment: A stepping stone into a career in insurance sales and financial wellness.