Momentum Group YES Learnership 2026: Unemployed Individuals Encouraged to Receive New Knowledge
About Momentum Group
Momentum Group, through its diverse client-facing brands, is dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their financial ambitions and life goals. The organisation provides a wide range of solutions that help people grow their savings, safeguard what matters most to them, and plan strategically for the future. With a strong focus on accessibility, Momentum Group ensures that its services cater to people from all walks of life, offering financial guidance that is both practical and sustainable.
In addition to serving individuals, Momentum Group extends its expertise to companies and organisations by assisting them in caring for and rewarding their employees and members. The group achieves this through a combination of in-house advisers, independent brokers, and innovative digital platforms, creating a comprehensive support system for financial planning and investment. By doing so, Momentum Group plays a pivotal role in strengthening communities, fostering long-term security, and enabling growth across both personal and corporate spheres.
About the Momentum Group YES Learnership 2026
The Momentum Group is seeking for applicants who would like to obtain a YES learnership programme and receive theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The Momentum Group YES Learnership forms an integral part of Momentum’s broader Youth Development Strategy, which is designed to create meaningful social change and address the pressing challenge of youth unemployment in South Africa. Through this initiative, Momentum demonstrates its commitment to empowering young people by opening doors to practical, career-building opportunities.
Within Momentum Investments, a wide range of placements are available for unemployed youth to participate in a structured 12-month learnership. This programme, developed in partnership with the national Youth Employment Services (YES), enables participants to acquire valuable workplace experience, develop critical skills, and improve their long-term employability. In recognition of their participation, all successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend, ensuring that they are supported throughout the duration of the programme.
You will also be required to perform the duties below:
- Obtain hands-on experience in different departments within Momentum Investments (such as HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Client Services, IT, and others) based on assigned placement
- Show eagerness to learn, take proactive steps, and use feedback constructively to enhance performance
- Commit to living out Momentum Investments’ values and maintaining a professional image on behalf of the organisation
- Participate in activities that build both personal and professional skills, including effective communication, collaboration, and critical problem-solving.
For application purposes, please kindly take note of the Momentum Group YES Learnership 2026’s Reference Number: MMH260825-1.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants interested in the Momentum Group YES Learnership must meet all the eligibility requirements set for the programme. These criteria play a key role in determining how successful your application will be during the selection process. To strengthen your chances and ensure your application is considered, carefully review and follow each point outlined in the list below. Neglecting any of these requirements may result in your application being disqualified from the registration process.
The Momentum Group YES Learnership Eligibility Criteria are as listed below:
1. General Requirements
- Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Investment Management, Customer Experience Management, Risk Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
- Demonstrate functional proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Be a South African citizen between 18 and 25 years of age
- Remain unemployed at the time of application
- Participate in the Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme for the first time.
2. Personal Attributes
- Apply analytical skills to systematically evaluate information, identify patterns, and solve complex problems.
- Demonstrate business acumen by understanding key business operations and making sound decisions.
- Deliver service excellence by going the extra mile to provide outstanding service to clients.
- Communicate effectively through strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Take initiative by identifying opportunities, demonstrating ownership, and taking appropriate action.
- Maintain accuracy by paying close attention to detail and producing thorough, high-quality work.
Application Instructions
Apply online: Momentum Group YES Learnership 2026.
Please follow the application instructions below:
- Access the application website using Google Chrome for optimal performance
- Fill out the application form thoroughly, making sure all information provided is correct and relevant
- Double-check your details before submitting, as the selection committee will carefully review your application. Supplying inaccurate information may result in disqualification
- Consent to the use of your personal data for registration purposes by submitting your application
- Complete the verification process to confirm the authenticity of your details. Submitting false information will result in disqualification
- Submit applications exclusively through the official portal. Hand-delivered, faxed, or otherwise submitted applications will not be accepted.
Closing Date
Applications for the Momentum Group YES Learnership must be submitted before the closing date on 27 August 2026.
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He focuses on sharing clear, practical, and up-to-date information to help matriculants, graduates, and job seekers navigate applications and build their careers.
Through his work, he aims to make opportunities easier to understand and accessible to everyone, especially young people entering the workforce.
