Discovery invites suitably qualified young South Africans to apply for the Wealth Management Learnership Programme 2026/2027 in Sandton, Gauteng.
Learnership Application Closing Date: Not specified in the supplied information
Learnership Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Discovery Wealth Management Learnership Programme 2026/2027
The Discovery Wealth Management Learnership combines structured learning with practical workplace experience in the financial services industry.
Successful learners will work towards a nationally recognised:
National Certificate: Wealth Management NQF Level 5
The programme is aimed at young people interested in financial planning, wealth management and learning and development within the financial services environment.
Learnership Programme Overview
Organisation: Discovery
Programme: Wealth Management Learnership 2026/2027
Qualification: NC Wealth Management NQF Level 5
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Age Requirement: 18 to 30 years
Citizenship: South African candidates by birth
Employment Status: Must not be in formal employment
Study Status: Must not be engaged in post-Matric studies
Closing Date: Not specified
Application Method: Online
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have Grade 12.
- 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.
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Excel.
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook.
- Be South African by birth.
Matric Subject Requirements
The supplied information lists the following Grade 12 subject requirements:
- Mathematics: minimum Level 4 / 50%.
- English: minimum Level 4 / 50%.
- Mathematics Literacy: minimum Level 5 / 60%.
- Second language: minimum Level 4 / 50%.
Applicants should note that the source lists both Mathematics and Mathematics Literacy. Because these are usually alternative Matric subjects rather than subjects taken together, candidates should check the live Discovery vacancy page carefully to confirm how this requirement applies to their qualification.
Advantageous Qualification
The following is listed as advantageous:
- An incomplete tertiary qualification in a financial field.
This is not stated as a compulsory requirement.
Learnership Responsibilities
Learners may be responsible for tasks including:
- Supporting financial planning and learning and development specialists.
- Assisting with the development and review of training materials.
- Conducting research on financial products.
- Monitoring market trends.
- Monitoring regulatory changes.
- Gathering data for training materials.
- Analysing information for case studies and scenario exercises.
- Assisting with reports and summaries.
- Maintaining databases of training resources.
- Collecting feedback from training participants.
- Identifying opportunities to improve training content.
- Participating in brainstorming sessions.
- Keeping up to date with trends in financial advising.
- Keeping up to date with wealth management developments.
- Participating in professional development activities.
- Engaging with experienced Certified Financial Planners and learning and development practitioners for mentorship.
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good written communication.
- Good verbal communication.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Microsoft Excel skills.
- Microsoft Outlook skills.
- Accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently.
- Ability to complete tasks to the required standard.
- Interest in financial services and wealth management.
What the Learnership Offers
The programme provides:
- Structured learning.
- Workplace experience.
- Exposure to the financial services industry.
- Development in wealth management.
- Mentorship and guidance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A pathway towards the NC Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification.
How to Apply for Discovery Wealth Management Learnerships 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted online through the Discovery Careers portal.
Click here to apply for Discovery Wealth Management Learnerships 2026/2027
Applicants should complete the online application and provide all information and supporting documents requested on the recruitment portal.
Learnership Application Closing Date
The closing date is:
Not specified in the supplied information
Applicants should check the live Discovery vacancy page and apply while the opportunity remains available.
Important Application Notes
- The programme is based in Sandton.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Applicants must not be formally employed.
- Applicants must not be engaged in post-Matric studies.
- Applicants must not have completed a previous learnership.
- Only South African candidates by birth will be considered according to the supplied information.
- The programme leads to an NC Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification.
- An incomplete financial tertiary qualification is advantageous.
- The supplied requirements list both Mathematics and Mathematics Literacy, so applicants should verify the exact subject requirement on the official Discovery listing.