Learnerships

Discovery is Opening Doors for Young South Africans – Wealth Management Learnerships 2025 / 2026

Discovery invites suitably qualified unemployed youth to apply for their Wealth Management Learnership Programme 2025 / 2026 in Sandton, Gauteng. This programme gives you the chance to earn a qualification while gaining real workplace experience in the financial services sector. The closing date has not been specified, but applications are already open – so it’s important to apply early.

If you are a young South African between 18 and 30 who dreams of building a career in finance, insurance, or wealth management, this learnership could be the break you’ve been waiting for. Discovery is known for investing in people, developing talent, and creating opportunities that lead to growth.

Why Choose Discovery?

Discovery is one of the most recognised companies in South Africa, with a clear purpose: to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. Joining Discovery means becoming part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and meaningful societal change.

Through this learnership, you will not only gain work experience but also study towards a nationally recognised NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification. This combination of learning and workplace exposure makes the programme an excellent stepping stone for those wanting to enter the financial services industry.

Learnership Opportunities at Discovery

Discovery is offering these learnerships under two business units:

1. Discovery Corporate & Employee Benefits – Wealth Management Learnership

Here, you will gain exposure to important areas of financial and employee benefit services such as:

Life benefits and retirement funds
Funeral policies
Client servicing and claims management
Pre-sale underwriting and new business processes

This unit is perfect if you want to understand how companies support employees with financial and life cover solutions.

2. Discovery Connect – Wealth Management Learnership

This stream focuses more on customer-facing services and administrative support. Exposure includes:

Assisting with query management and routing tasks to relevant teams
Handling mailbox queries and service-level agreements (SLA)
Supporting with IT requests and retrieving call recordings
Helping identify new sales opportunities while assisting clients

This unit will suit applicants who enjoy working with people, solving problems, and providing excellent service.

What Discovery is Looking For

To succeed in this programme, Discovery is looking for young people with the right attitude and skills. You will need to show:

Innovative and critical thinking abilities
Problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Strong time management and organisational abilities
The ability to work well under pressure and adapt to challenges
Teamwork as well as independence when needed
Clear communication skills, both written and spoken

Minimum Requirements

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following requirements:

Matric/Grade 12 is essential with the following marks:
- Mathematics: minimum Level 4 (50%)
- English: minimum Level 4 (50%)
- Maths Literacy: minimum Level 5 (60%)
- Second language: minimum Level 4 (50%)
Incomplete tertiary qualification in finance (advantage)
Must not be:
- Studying full-time after Matric
- Employed in a permanent job
- A past learnership participant
Age requirement: 18 to 30 years old
Computer skills, especially MS Excel and MS Outlook
Must be a South African citizen by birth only

Why This Learnership Could Change Your Future

This is not just another programme – it’s an entry point into one of South Africa’s fastest-growing industries. With Discovery’s reputation and the NQF Level 5 qualification, you will leave this programme with both practical experience and an accredited certificate that will open doors for you in the job market.

If you want to kick-start your career, this learnership offers the perfect mix of training, mentorship, and real-world practice.

How to Apply

Applications are open online. Choose the stream that best matches your career goals:

Don’t miss out on this chance to start your professional journey with one of South Africa’s leading financial services companies. Apply today and take the first step toward shaping your future with Discovery.