Discovery Wealth Management Learnerships 2026 / 2027 Vacancy

Opportunity Overview

Discovery invites driven young South Africans to apply for their Wealth Management Learnership programme for 2026 and 2027. This opportunity offers a nationally recognised National Certificate (NC) in Wealth Management at NQF Level 5.

The learnership combines structured learning components with valuable practical workplace experience within the dynamic Financial Services industry. It's an excellent chance to gain both a qualification and real-world skills with a leading South African company.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Grade 12 certificate with the following minimum results:
• Mathematics: Level 4 (50%)
• English: Level 4 (50%)
• Mathematical Literacy: Level 5 (60%)
• Second Language: Level 4 (50%)
• Not be currently engaged in any post-Matric studies or formal employment.
• Not have completed any previous learnership programmes.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Have basic computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and MS Outlook.
• Be a South African citizen by birth.
• An incomplete tertiary qualification in a financial field will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Learners on this programme will undertake tasks that may include:

• Providing support to financial planning and learning and development specialists in creating and refining training materials for financial advisers.
• Conducting research on financial products, market trends, and regulatory changes to ensure training content is up-to-date and accurate.
• Gathering and analysing data for use in training materials, case studies, and scenario planning.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and summaries that contribute to the development of training content.
• Supporting the organisation and maintenance of a database of training materials and resources.
• Assisting in collecting feedback from training participants to identify areas for improvement in content or delivery.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions to enhance the effectiveness of training solutions.
• Staying informed about the latest trends in financial advising and wealth management.
• Actively participating in ongoing professional development and training sessions.
• Engaging with experienced Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) and learning and development practitioners for guidance and mentorship.

What the Work Involves

This learnership will immerse you in the operational aspects of wealth management training and development within the financial services sector. You will spend your days contributing directly to the creation of educational resources designed to upskill financial advisers, working closely with experienced specialists. This involves detailed research into financial products, market trends, and regulatory changes, as well as gathering and analysing data to build robust training materials and case studies.

You will assist with preparing reports, maintaining vital training databases, and collecting feedback to continually improve learning programmes. This role offers hands-on experience in an office environment, where you'll collaborate with professionals, participate in innovative discussions, and receive mentorship from seasoned CFPs and learning and development practitioners, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

How to Apply

To apply for the Discovery Wealth Management Learnerships, please use the following official application portal:

https://careers.discovery.co.za/job/Sandton-1-Discovery-Place-Learnership-Wealth-Management-GP-2196/1430370133/