Metropolitan Life is inviting unemployed young South Africans to apply for the Human Capital Learnership 2026 in Hatfield, Gauteng. This is a valuable opportunity for young people who want to gain workplace experience, develop professional skills and build a career in the financial services and insurance industry.
The learnership is offered as a 12-month programme, with successful candidates expected to start in October 2026. The programme is designed to provide unemployed youth with practical workplace exposure while allowing learners to complete a recognised Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
Learnership Details
Company: Metropolitan Life
Job Title: Human Capital Learnership
Reference Number: MMH260909-3
Position Type: Learnership
Role Family: Operations
Location: Hatfield, Gauteng
Country: South Africa
Duration: 12 months
Starting: October 2026
Remote Opportunity: None
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
About Metropolitan
Metropolitan is one of South Africa’s established financial services brands, with a long history of providing financial solutions to communities across the country. The company offers a range of financial wellness products, including funeral insurance, life insurance, savings, retirement solutions, health-related cover and other financial services.
Through this learnership, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain an understanding of the insurance industry. The programme is particularly suited to unemployed youth who have an interest in sales, customer service, administration and financial services.
Purpose of the Learnership
The main purpose of the Human Capital Learnership is to provide unemployed young people with practical workplace experience while supporting their academic and professional development.
Learners will be expected to complete theoretical learning and assessments as part of the programme. They will also gain exposure to everyday workplace activities and develop an understanding of professional customer service and administrative processes.
This opportunity can help learners develop important workplace competencies that may be useful when pursuing future employment in the insurance and financial services sectors.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Be between 18 and 34 years old.
- Be a South African citizen by birth.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Belong to a previously disadvantaged group.
- People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should carefully check that they meet all the requirements before submitting their applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful learners will be required to complete all theoretical learning activities and assessments within the required timeframes.
They will also be responsible for completing administrative and reporting duties associated with the role. This may include collating, compiling and distributing documents according to required standards and deadlines.
Learners will assist with customer queries and are expected to communicate professionally while contributing towards an excellent client experience. They may also screen and route queries to the appropriate stakeholders and assist with resolving client-related matters.
Maintaining proper office housekeeping standards will also form part of the learner’s responsibilities.
Skills and Competencies
Metropolitan is looking for candidates who demonstrate attention to detail, planning and time-management skills. Numerical reasoning and analytical abilities are also important.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal English communication skills and be able to engage professionally with different stakeholders.
Computer literacy is another important competency for this opportunity, as learners may be required to work with computer systems and administrative tools.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are interested in developing a career in financial services, you are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Reference Number: MMH260909-3
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
Closing Date: 14 September 2026