YES Learnership | Momentum Investments MMH260819-2

Momentum; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Investments Group is offering a 12-month YES internship to unemployed youth in South Africa, with a monthly stipend. The program emphasizes on-the-job training and flexible learning to build a strong foundation in financial services.

Candidates gain practical workplace skills and mentorship, with exposure across finance, IT and governance disciplines, plus networking opportunities to support future career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the specified disciplines.
• South African citizen aged 18–25.
• Unemployed at the time of application.
• First-time participant in the YES Programme.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training and learning with exposure to both in-person and asynchronous learning.
• Develop practical skills within financial services aligned to learner interests.
• Engage in employment readiness activities to boost competitiveness in the job market.
• Build confidence through mentorship and structured growth opportunities.
• Networking with leaders to support future job searches and career advancement.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Finance/Accounting

IT/CS/Data Science

Governance/Law

Job description

Role Purpose: As part of our Youth Development Strategy, we have adopted various initiatives to drive positive social impact and to directly impact unemployment of youth. In alignment with this there are opportunities available within Momentum Investments Group across various areas where we would like to offer unemployed youth a 12 month opportunity to gain experience, this is in alignment and in partnership with the Youth Employment Services (YES). Please be advised that successful candidates will qualify for a monthly stipend.

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Finance: Finance, Accounting, Investment Management or related fields.
• Information Technology: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related fields.
• Governance: Compliance, Law, Governance or related fields.

Knowledge

• Functional ability to use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• South African citizens aged between 18 and 25 years.
• Unemployed at the time of application.
• First-time participants in the Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme

Duties and Responsibilities

• On-the job training and learning: Exposure to both on-the-job training and asynchronous learning opportunities, ultimately building a strong career foundation in financial services.
• Skills Development: Gain hands-on experience in the workplace, developing practical skills crucial for future careers. This experience is often tailored to match the learner's interests and career goals.
• Employment Readiness: By engaging in real-world work scenarios, learners become more competitive in the job market. By gaining insights into professional environments, workplace etiquette, and job‑specific tasks, which enhances employability.
• Personal Growth: The programme aims to build confidence and self-efficacy in learners. Through mentorship and training, participants are encouraged to set goals, overcome challenges, and achieve personal and professional growth.
• Networking Opportunities: Learners have the chance to connect with leaders and build a network that can be beneficial for future job searches and career advancement.