Unemployed Financial Adviser Learnership (FAIS) 2026 – South Africa | Applications Open

UNEMPLOYED LEARNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Financial Adviser (FAIS) – South Africa (2026)

Programme Type: Unemployed Learnership
Programme Duration: 12 Months
Work Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Closing Date: 17 February 2026
Locations:

  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Eligibility Focus: Unemployed graduates in Accounting, Finance, or Law


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This unemployed learnership is aimed at graduates seeking practical workplace experience in the financial services sector, specifically as Face-to-Face Financial Advisers operating under FAIS requirements.

The programme combines structured theoretical learning with practical, on-the-job experience to help participants develop industry-relevant skills in a regulated environment. It is suitable for individuals who are motivated, customer-focused, and committed to personal and professional development.

⚠️ This content is shared for information purposes only and is not an official recruitment notice.


HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS

Participants will take part in a structured 12-month learnership that includes:

  • Workplace exposure aligned to FAIS requirements

  • Formal learning and training activities

  • Ongoing performance and progress tracking

Key expectations include:

  • Participation in all agreed training and development activities

  • Completion of daily workplace tasks linked to learning objectives

  • Adherence to standard operating procedures and compliance standards

  • Meeting performance, productivity, and training targets


WHAT PARTICIPANTS MAY GAIN

Through this learnership, participants may gain:

  • Practical experience in financial advisory services

  • Exposure to customer-facing financial services roles

  • Understanding of FAIS-regulated financial environments

  • Development of compliance, service, and advisory competencies


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate fully in workplace learning activities

  • Attend and engage in all required training interventions

  • Provide support to customers and internal teams

  • Complete administrative and reporting tasks

  • Work sales leads to meet agreed productivity targets

  • Maintain confidentiality, service quality, and compliance standards


WHO SHOULD APPLY

This learnership is intended for unemployed graduates who meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Completed Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in:

    • Accounting

    • Finance

    • Law

  • Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

  • FSCA-approved qualification (preferred)

  • Regulatory Exam for Representatives (RE5) (added advantage)


TRAINING & PLACEMENT LOCATIONS

Training and workplace exposure will be offered in:

  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng

A hybrid work arrangement will apply, depending on operational requirements.


HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted via the employer’s official online recruitment platform.
This website does not accept applications and cannot process submissions on behalf of applicants.

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Applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications before the closing date.


DISCLAIMER

This article is published by an independent job information platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the organisation offering the learnership. All programme names and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used strictly for informational purposes. Applications must be submitted through official recruitment channels only.

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