Insurance

Old Mutual Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026

Old Mutual

Insurance (INSETA)

Opportunity Overview

Old Mutual invites bright and ambitious young South Africans to join the Amathuba Learnership Programme for 2026. This 12-month programme offers the chance to complete an accredited and FSP recognised Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.

Participants will gain valuable on-the-job working experience, supported by a dedicated mentor providing guidance throughout the programme. The learnership provides exposure to various financial products, relevant legislation, and business ethics within the financial sector.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a South African citizen.
Aged between 18 and 30 years old.
Currently unemployed and not studying towards another qualification at any educational institution.
Must not have previously participated in a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 learnership programme.
Passed Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification, with the following minimum marks:
English: 50% or over
An Official Second Language: 50% or over
Pure Mathematics: 50% or over OR Maths Literacy: 50% or over
Able to join the Amathuba Learnership programme on 01 October 2026.
Skills and Competencies: Ensures Accountability, Communicates Effectively, Customer Focus, Manages Complexity, Collaborates, Plans and Aligns, Self-Development, Optimizes Work Processes, Organizational Savvy, Nimble Learning.

Key Responsibilities

Actively work towards completing the Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
Gain practical on-the-job working experience.
Complete and maintain a logbook for the duration of the learnership.
Absorb exposure to various financial products, legislation, and business ethics.
Participate in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) projects.

What the Work Involves

As a participant in the Amathuba Learnership Programme, you will split your time between structured classroom learning and practical work experience over 12 months. You will be guided by a dedicated mentor, who will provide support as you navigate the programme requirements, including completing a logbook to document your progress and learning.

The learnership will immerse you in the financial environment, exposing you to how financial products operate, the legislation governing the industry, and the ethical standards expected in business. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to Corporate Social Investment projects, reflecting Old Mutual's commitment to community. This programme is designed to provide a well-rounded foundation in wealth management within a corporate setting.

How to Apply

To apply for the Old Mutual Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026, please follow these steps:

Visit the official Old Mutual careers portal.
Locate the specific learnership vacancy.
Complete the online application form and submit all required information.

Apply online via this link: https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Early_Careers/job/Amathuba-Learnership-Programme-2026_JR-83445/apply

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What you'll need to apply

Most learnerships want certified copies with the application itself — check the advert, because sending none can be as fatal as sending the wrong ones.

Your CV
Certified copy of your ID
Certified copy of your matric certificate
A short motivation letter

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What a learnership actually is

A learnership is a structured programme registered with a SETA under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. It is not a job with training attached — it is a qualification you earn by doing the work. You sign a three-party agreement between yourself, the employer and the accredited training provider, alongside a fixed-term employment contract that lasts as long as the programme does.

What the week actually looks like

Your time is split between a training provider and a real workplace, and the split is weighted heavily towards the workplace — the classroom portion is the smaller half.
On workplace days you are assigned to a team with a mentor or coach responsible for signing off what you can do. You are given real tasks, not observation.
Throughout, you build a Portfolio of Evidence: the logbook, worksheets and signed task records that prove competence. It is assessed, and an incomplete portfolio is the most common reason a learner finishes the year without the qualification.

What you leave with

An occupational qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework, carrying NQF credits that count towards further study. The qualification belongs to you and is recognised by any employer, not just the one that trained you.

Where this leads next

Entry-level post in the same field
Completing the qualification and, usually, the employer having a vacancy — conversion is never guaranteed.
Skills programme or a higher learnership
Holding the NQF-level qualification below it; many employers fund this once you are on staff.
Team leader or supervisor
Two to three years of demonstrated competence, often with a supervisory qualification on top.

A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.

Watch out for this

A legitimate learnership never charges you. If anyone asks for a registration, placement or administration fee, it is not a learnership — report it. You can confirm that a programme is registered by contacting the relevant SETA directly.