Apply for the Vitality Wealth Management Learnership in Sandton. Complete an NQF Level 5 qualification and gain financial services experience. Ages 18–30.
About the Learnership
Vitality South Africa is offering an exciting opportunity for young South Africans to complete a nationally recognised NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification while gaining valuable practical workplace experience in the financial services industry.
Learners will gain exposure to areas including client servicing, claims administration, pre-sale underwriting, life benefits, retirement funds, funeral policies and new business processes.
The programme combines structured learning with hands-on workplace experience, providing participants with valuable skills and industry knowledge to support a career in financial services and wealth management.
Key Responsibilities
Successful learners will:
- Complete the NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 learnership and associated coursework.
- Gain practical experience across various Wealth Management functions.
- Assist with client servicing and customer enquiries.
- Develop knowledge of life benefits, retirement funds and funeral policies.
- Assist with claims and underwriting administration.
- Maintain accurate records and process information correctly.
- Develop an understanding of financial services products, regulations and industry practices.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide excellent customer service.
- Manage learning objectives and workplace responsibilities.
- Participate in team activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric is essential.
- Mathematics: Minimum Level 4 (50%).
- English: Minimum Level 4 (50%).
- Mathematical Literacy: Minimum Level 5 (60%).
- Second Language: Minimum Level 4 (50%).
- An incomplete tertiary qualification in a financial field will be advantageous.
- Must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Must not currently be studying after Matric or formally employed.
- Must not have completed a previous learnership.
- Must have good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Must have basic computer skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Outlook.
- Only South African candidates by birth will be considered.
Top 3 Skills
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Adaptability and teamwork
Why Apply?
This learnership provides an opportunity to:
- Earn a nationally recognised NQF Level 5 Wealth Management qualification.
- Gain practical experience in the financial services industry.
- Develop valuable workplace and customer-service skills.
- Gain exposure to wealth management, insurance and financial-services processes.
- Build a foundation for a potential career in financial services.
About Vitality South Africa
Vitality South Africa forms part of the Discovery Group and plays an important role in developing and delivering the shared-value insurance model.
The organisation operates in a dynamic, technology-driven environment, bringing together expertise in behavioural science, health and wellness, technology and financial services.
Vitality encourages applications from people with disabilities and considers its approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets during the recruitment process.
Important Eligibility Check
Before applying, make sure you meet all of the following:
18–30 years old
South African by birth
Grade 12
Required Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy marks
Required English and second-language marks
Not formally employed
Not currently pursuing post-Matric studies
Never completed a previous learnership
Basic MS Excel & Outlook skills
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through Discovery official careers Portal.
On the Discovery Career Portal scroll down and click Learnership – Wealth Management to proceed with the application process.
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Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents before applying.
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