Discovery is offering a Wealth Management Learnership through the Discovery Institute of Training within its Sales & Distribution business unit. The programme combines structured learning with practical workplace experience in the financial services industry.
The learnership leads to a nationally recognised NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification. It is aimed at young South Africans aged 18 to 30 who meet Discovery’s Grade 12 requirements and are not currently engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment.
Details
| Details | Information |
| Employer | Discovery |
| Programme | Learnership: Wealth Management |
| Business Unit | Sales & Distribution |
| Function | Learning (Development & Training) |
| Qualification | NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 12 |
| Age Requirement | 18–30 years |
| Sector | Financial Services |
About the Discovery Wealth Management Learnership
The Discovery Institute of Training supports the development of Discovery’s sales and distribution workforce. Its training activities cover Discovery product lines as well as industry-related financial services content.
Through this learnership participants will complete structured learning while gaining practical workplace experience in the financial services industry.
The programme ultimately leads to the NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification.
Who Should Apply?
The opportunity is suitable for young South Africans who have completed Grade 12 and want to gain a recognised qualification and workplace exposure within financial services.
Applicants must not currently be engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment and must not have completed a previous learnership.
Minimum Education Requirements
Grade 12 is essential.
Discovery specifies the following subject results:
- Mathematics: Minimum Level 4 – 50%
- English: Minimum Level 4 – 50%
- Mathematics Literacy: Minimum Level 5 – 60%
- Second language: Minimum Level 4 – 50%
Advantageous
An applicant may have an incomplete tertiary qualification in a financial field. Discovery identifies this as an advantage rather than a compulsory qualification.
Specific Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- 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 mainly in MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Be South African by birth
What Learners Will Do
The learnership provides exposure to both financial services and learning and development activities.
Participants may support financial planning and learning specialists with the review and development of training materials for financial advisers.
Their responsibilities may also involve researching financial products and market trends and regulatory changes to help ensure training material remains accurate and relevant.
Learners may gather and analyse information for training materials and case studies and scenario-planning exercises. They may also assist with reports and summaries used when developing training resources.
Other responsibilities include maintaining training resources and collecting participant feedback and contributing ideas to improve training solutions.
Participants will also keep up with developments in financial advising and wealth management while taking part in ongoing professional development.
Professional Development and Mentorship
The programme provides learners with opportunities to engage with experienced Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) and learning and development practitioners.
This interaction is intended to provide guidance and mentorship while participants build their professional knowledge and workplace experience.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Discovery is looking for applicants who can demonstrate:
- Critical thinking and innovation and problem-solving abilities
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Research and data interpretation skills
- Time management and planning
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to respond constructively to feedback
- Clear and well-structured written and spoken communication
Candidates are also expected to approach their work systematically and maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
Employment Equity
Discovery’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
As an Equal Opportunities employer Discovery also encourages and welcomes applications from people with various disabilities.
How to Apply
Applications for the Discovery Wealth Management Learnership 2026 must be completed online through Discovery’s official careers portal.
Apply Online for the Discovery Wealth Management Learnership
Applicants should carefully check that they meet the education and age and employment-status requirements before submitting their application.
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