Discovery Connect Wealth Management Learnership 2025: Kickstart Your Financial Services Career

Programme: Learnership – Wealth Management
Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Learnerships
Location: Nationwide, South Africa (Discovery Connect offices)

Opportunity Overview

Discovery Connect, a division of Discovery, South Africa’s leading innovator in health, insurance, and financial services, is excited to announce its 2025 Wealth Management Learnership. This nationally recognized NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification offers young South Africans aged 18–30 a transformative 12-month opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in the financial services industry. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing and protecting lives while developing skills to boost your career in wealth management.

With Discovery’s mission to make people healthier and protect their futures, this learnership combines structured learning with hands-on experience, preparing you for a rewarding career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Discovery Connect aims to cover one million lives by 2023 with its extensive product range, including health insurance, investments, banking, and Vitality—be part of this ambitious vision in 2025!

Key Purpose

The Wealth Management Learnership equips participants with the skills and experience needed to excel in financial services. Successful candidates will provide administrative and support services to various business teams, gaining exposure to wealth management operations while working toward a recognized NQF Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and statistics for queries received and resolved

• Coordinate administration and route tasks/queries to appropriate departments and consultants

• Manage mailboxes and respond to queries within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

• Handle comprehensive query management

• Log IT requests for call retrievals and assist with retrieving call recordings

• Identify and escalate potential sales opportunities

Requirements

• Education:

  • Grade 12 (Matric) with:

    • Maths: Minimum Level 4 (50%)

    • English: Minimum Level 4 (50%)

    • Maths Literacy: Minimum Level 5 (60%)

    • Second Language: Minimum Level 4 (50%)

  • Incomplete tertiary financial qualification (advantageous)

• Specific Requirements:

  • Aged 18–30 years

  • Not engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment

  • No previous learnership completed

  • South African citizen by birth

  • Basic computer skills (MS Excel and MS Outlook)

  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Innovative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• High standards for quality and systematic work approach

• Excellent time management and planning skills

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

• Service-driven with a sense of urgency

• Adaptable to change, open to feedback, and eager to learn

• Fluent and logical written and verbal communication

Why Join Discovery Connect?

• Nationally Recognized Qualification: Earn an NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification

• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience in financial services with mentorship from industry leaders

• Innovative Environment: Work in a fast-paced, globally recognized company passionate about meaningful change

• Inclusivity: Discovery is an Equal Opportunities employer, encouraging applications from people with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity Plan

Application Process

• How to Apply: Submit your application via the Discovery Careers Portal at www.discovery.co.za/careers .

• Required Documents:

  • Updated CV

  • Certified copy of Matric certificate

  • Certified copy of ID

  • Proof of incomplete tertiary qualification (if applicable)

• Note: Only South African citizens by birth are eligible. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.