Discovery invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Wealth Management Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 in Sandton, Gauteng.
Learnership Application Closing Date: Not specified
Learnership Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Qualification: National Certificate: Wealth Management NQF Level 5
About the Discovery Wealth Management Learnership
Discovery is offering a Wealth Management Learnership that leads to a nationally recognised National Certificate in Wealth Management at NQF Level 5.
The programme combines structured learning with practical workplace experience in the financial services industry.
Successful candidates will gain exposure to administration, financial adviser support, customer service, reporting, onboarding, business processing and office operations.
What the Learnership Covers
The programme includes:
- Structured learning.
- Workplace experience.
- Financial services industry exposure.
- Administrative support.
- Client service.
- Business processing.
- Adviser support.
- Reporting and office operations.
Responsibilities
Successful learners may be responsible for:
- Quality checking submitted business.
- Assisting with the capturing of new business.
- Assisting with claims administration.
- Following up on outstanding requirements within service level agreements.
- Compiling and actioning daily, weekly and monthly reports.
- Assisting the Sales Manager.
- Working with different business areas.
- Monitoring office efficiencies.
- Providing support to financial advisers.
- Acting as a link between management and the business.
- Compiling and presenting monthly team reports.
- Supporting onboarding within required timelines.
- Assisting walk-in clients.
- Acting as a liaison with Discovery.
- Answering telephone calls.
- Supporting office administration.
- Providing front-line reception services.
- Assisting the Sales Manager with trend analysis and business insights.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 / Matric with:
- Mathematics: Minimum Level 4, 50%.
- English: Minimum Level 4, 50%.
- Mathematics Literacy: Minimum Level 5, 60%.
- Second language: Minimum Level 4, 50%.
Applicants must also:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Not be engaged in post-Matric studies.
- Not be in formal employment.
- Not have completed a previous learnership.
- Have effective written and verbal English communication skills.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Have Microsoft Excel skills.
- Have Microsoft Outlook skills.
- Be South African candidates by birth.
Advantageous Qualification
An incomplete tertiary qualification in a financial field will be advantageous.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have:
- Good written communication skills.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Microsoft Outlook knowledge.
- Customer service skills.
- Administrative ability.
- Ability to work with financial advisers and clients.
Who Should Apply?
This learnership is suitable for young people interested in careers in:
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Financial Administration
- Client Service
- Sales Support
- Financial Adviser Support
- Business Administration
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Discovery careers portal.
Click here to apply for Discovery Wealth Management Learnerships 2026 / 2027
Applicants should complete the online application carefully and ensure that all required information is accurate before submitting.
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They meet the required Matric subject percentages.
- They are between 18 and 30 years old.
- They are not currently studying after Matric.
- They are not formally employed.
- They have not completed a previous learnership.
- They have basic Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
- Their CV and contact details are up to date.
- They submit the application while the opportunity remains available.
Closing Date
Not specified
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
