Finding your first real work experience can be tough, especially in competitive industries like financial services.
The Momentum Sales Learnership 2026 offers young, unemployed South Africans a chance to gain structured, hands-on experience in the insurance and wealth management sector.
This programme is designed for candidates in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, giving you a pathway to a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification while learning the ropes of client service, sales, and administrative operations.
What the Momentum Sales Learnership Offers
The Momentum Sales Learnership is an 18-month programme for unemployed youth. Participants will balance theoretical learning with workplace experience, which includes assessments, administrative tasks, and client engagement exercises.
Learners will build skills that matter in financial services:
- Understanding insurance and wealth management products
- Administrative and operational processes
- Client service and relationship-building
- Professional communication in a corporate environment
This combination of practical exposure and formal training ensures that graduates of the programme are better prepared for future employment opportunities in financial services.
About Momentum and Metropolitan Life
Metropolitan Life, part of the Momentum Group, is one of South Africa’s most trusted financial services brands. It provides accessible insurance solutions, covering life, funeral, savings, investments, and protection products.
The brand’s long-standing presence across multiple African markets ensures that learnership participants will train in a well-established, professional environment, gaining experience recognized throughout the industry.
Who Should Apply
The Momentum Sales Learnership is open to candidates who meet the following criteria:
- South African citizen aged 18–35
- Unemployed and seeking professional training
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 qualification
- Belonging to previously disadvantaged groups
- People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
The programme is ideal for motivated young adults who want to start a career in financial services, gain a recognized qualification, and develop strong professional skills.
Key Responsibilities
As a learner, your daily responsibilities will include:
- Completing all theoretical learning modules and assessments
- Handling administrative duties with accuracy and timeliness
- Supporting client queries professionally and ensuring excellent service
- Compiling, distributing, and filing documents according to standards
- Maintaining organized and professional workplace practices
Through this hands-on experience, learners will develop problem-solving, time management, and professional communication skills that are valuable in any workplace.
Skills and Attributes Needed
To succeed in this learnership, candidates should bring:
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic numerical and analytical skills
- Fluent verbal and written English
- Teamwork and relationship-building capabilities
- Comfort using computers and administrative software
These skills will help learners thrive both during the programme and in future career opportunities within the insurance sector.
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How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following:
- Updated CV
- Supporting documents that validate qualifications and eligibility
Applications close on 21 February 2026. Submit your application using the official Momentum platform or reference: MMH260121-13.
Early submission is advised, and incomplete applications may not be considered.
Why Opportunities Like This Matter
South Africa faces a high youth unemployment rate, and finding structured entry-level roles in financial services can be challenging.
Learnerships like Momentum’s provide a bridge between education and employment, giving young people the skills, confidence, and experience necessary to start their careers. While not a guaranteed job, completing this learnership makes a candidate more employable and better prepared for future opportunities.
FAQs
Q: Is this programme only for people in KZN and Mpumalanga?
A: Yes, the learnership is limited to these provinces.
Q: Does completing the learnership guarantee a job at Momentum?
A: No, but it significantly improves employability in financial services roles.
Q: What qualification will I earn?
A: Successful learners can earn a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification, dependent on performance.
Q: Can people with disabilities apply?
A: Yes, the programme encourages applications from people living with disabilities.
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