Discovery Wealth Management Learnership Programme 2026/2027

📢 Learnership Opportunity

Discovery is inviting suitably qualified young South Africans to apply for the Wealth Management Learnership Programme 2026/2027 in Sandton, Gauteng.

The programme 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.

Programme Overview

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a Grade 12 certificate.
• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Be South African by birth.
• Not be in formal employment.
• Not currently be undertaking post-Matric studies.
• Not have previously completed a learnership.
• Have good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Have basic computer literacy.
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Have an interest in financial services and wealth management.

Matric Subject Requirements

The supplied information lists:

• Mathematics: Level 4 / 50% minimum.
• English: Level 4 / 50% minimum.
• Mathematics Literacy: Level 5 / 60% minimum.
• Second language: Level 4 / 50% minimum.

⚠️ Important: The information supplied lists both Mathematics and Mathematics Literacy. These are normally alternative Grade 12 subjects, so applicants should carefully check the live Discovery vacancy to determine exactly how the requirement applies.

Advantageous Qualification

An incomplete tertiary qualification in a financial field is listed as advantageous.

This means it is not presented as a compulsory requirement, but it may strengthen an applicant’s profile.

What Will Learners Do?

Successful learners may receive practical exposure to areas including:

• Financial planning.
• Wealth management.
• Learning and development.
• Financial product research.
• Market research.
• Regulatory developments.
• Training-material development.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Case studies and scenario exercises.
• Reports and summaries.
• Training-resource databases.
• Participant feedback.
• Improving training content.
• Financial-advising trends.
• Professional development.

Learners may also have opportunities to engage with experienced Certified Financial Planners and Learning & Development professionals for mentorship and guidance.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Good written communication.
• Good verbal communication.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to complete tasks to the required standard.
• Interest in financial services.
• Interest in wealth management.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What the Programme Offers

The Discovery Wealth Management Learnership can provide young people with an opportunity to combine theoretical learning with practical workplace exposure.

Learners can gain experience in a professional financial-services environment while developing knowledge of wealth management, financial products, financial planning and learning and development.

The programme also provides mentorship and professional development, while learners work towards the National Certificate: Wealth Management NQF Level 5.

Who Should Consider Applying?

This opportunity may be suitable for young South Africans who:

• Have completed Grade 12.
• Meet the required age range.
• Are currently unemployed.
• Are not pursuing post-Matric studies.
• Have an interest in financial services.
• Want to develop a career in wealth management or financial planning.
• Are comfortable working with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Want to gain workplace experience while completing a recognised qualification.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the Discovery Careers portal.

Apply for Discovery Wealth Management Learnership 2026/2027

Applicants should complete the online application accurately and provide the supporting information and documents requested by Discovery.

📅 Closing Date

Not specified in the information supplied.

Because the closing date is not provided, applicants should check the live Discovery vacancy immediately and apply as soon as possible if the application remains open.