The application deadline was 21 August 2026.
Metropolitan Life has several current 12-month learnership advertisements for unemployed young people who want workplace experience in the insurance industry. The programme is focused on sales, customer service and operational support, and learners have the opportunity to work toward a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification while learning from people already working in the insurance environment. Current location-specific adverts are available in Johannesburg CBD, Port Elizabeth, Mthatha, King Williams Town, Soweto/West Rand and Mafikeng. Because these are separate recruitment listings, applicants should choose the location that suits them and apply to that advert rather than assuming one application covers every region. The core programme requirements are very similar across the listings: Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification, unemployment, South African citizenship by birth and eligibility within the age range stated on the selected advert. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Available Locations
- Johannesburg CBD – Ref MMH260817-8
- Port Elizabeth – Ref MMH260814-3
- Mthatha – Ref MMH260813-9
- King Williams Town – Ref MMH260813-2
- Soweto / West Rand – Ref MMH260806-20
- Mafikeng – Ref MMH260806-19
The current adverts close on 21 August 2026. The programme is scheduled to start in October 2026 and runs for 12 months.
Entry Requirements
Applicants need Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification and must be unemployed. The adverts are aimed at South African citizens by birth from previously disadvantaged groups. The age requirement is generally 18 to 35, although some location adverts state 18 to 34, so candidates should follow the exact requirement shown on the location they select.
This programme is well suited to someone who has an interest in sales and customer service and wants an entry point into financial services. The learnership is not advertised as a university-graduate programme, so Matric-level applicants who meet the other conditions can be considered.
What Learners Will Do
Learners are expected to complete the theoretical learning and assessments attached to the programme and handle related administration and reporting on time. Workplace responsibilities include compiling and distributing documents, responding to queries professionally, routing queries to the correct stakeholders and helping resolve customer issues. Learners must also maintain the required office standards while working within the relevant team.
The combination of formal learning and daily client-service exposure is designed to develop practical insurance-industry experience. Candidates should expect a structured environment where accuracy, communication and responsiveness affect the quality of the customer experience.
Competencies
Metropolitan highlights attention to detail, planning, time management, numerical reasoning, analytical ability and fluent English communication. Stakeholder engagement, relationship management and computer literacy are also important. Applicants who have school, volunteer or short-course examples of dealing with people, meeting deadlines or using computers should make those skills visible in their CV without overstating their experience.
How to Apply
- Apply – Johannesburg CBD
- Apply – Port Elizabeth
- Apply – Mthatha
- Apply – King Williams Town
- Apply – Soweto / West Rand
- Apply – Mafikeng
