Job Summary

Discovery is recruiting for the NextGen Adviser Academy Internship Programme in Finance and Marketing for candidates based in Sandton and Pretoria. This structured internship is aimed at unemployed young people who want to build a career in financial advice, client engagement, and business development.

The programme offers practical workplace exposure, mentorship from experienced advisers, and an opportunity to develop professional and business skills in a leading financial services environment. It is suited to candidates who are resilient, commercially curious, client-focused, and eager to learn.

Job Description

The Discovery NextGen Adviser Academy Internship Programme is a structured development opportunity designed to give young talent exposure to the financial advice profession and the broader Discovery business. Successful candidates will gain valuable workplace experience, mentorship, and guidance while developing skills that can support long-term career growth.

This internship is ideal for graduates who are interested in finance, marketing, business, and client engagement. The programme is focused on helping young professionals build confidence, professional capability, and commercial awareness in a real business environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the internship and development programme
• Gain exposure to financial advice and the Discovery business environment
• Learn from experienced advisers and mentors
• Build practical workplace and business skills
• Develop client engagement and communication abilities
• Take part in structured learning and professional growth activities
• Contribute positively to the internship programme and related business exposure opportunities

Requirements

• Must be between 18 and 30 years old
• Must have a completed National Diploma or Degree in:
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Or a related qualification
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must show confidence and professionalism
• Must have a willingness to learn
• Must be resilient and driven
• Must have a client-focused mindset
• Must show commercial curiosity
• Must have entrepreneurial potential
• Must not have participated in any internship or learnership before
• Must be unemployed by the start of the internship programme
• Must be based in Johannesburg or Tshwane (Pretoria)

Skills

• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Client service orientation
• Professionalism
• Resilience
• Commercial awareness
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Willingness to learn
• Confidence
• Relationship-building ability
• Adaptability
• Positive attitude

Additional Information

• Company: Discovery
• Programme: Discovery NextGen Adviser Academy Internship Programme
• Field: Finance and Marketing
• Business Unit: Sales & Distribution
• Function: Graduate
• Location: Sandton and Pretoria
• Start Date: 1 May 2026
• Date Posted: 13 April 2026