Momentum Investments is offering YES Learnerships 2026 to unemployed young South Africans looking to gain practical workplace experience within the financial services industry. The YES Learnerships form part of Momentum Investments’ Youth Development Strategy and are offered in partnership with the Youth Employment Services (YES) programme. Successful candidates will receive a 12-month opportunity to gain professional experience and will qualify for a monthly stipend. Momentum’s own information confirms that its YES programme provides structured 12-month work experience designed to build practical skills and employability.
Position Details
- Position: YES Learnership | Momentum Investments
- Company: Momentum Investments
- Reference Number: MMH260819-2
- Position Type: Temporary
- Role Family: Operations
- Cluster: Momentum Investments
- Programme: Youth Employment Services (YES)
- Duration: 12 months
- Industry: Financial Services
- Location: Centurion, Gauteng
- Work Arrangement: Some of the time remote
- Country: South Africa
- Closing Date: 22 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the YES Learnerships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Be unemployed at the time of application.
- Be a first-time participant in the YES Programme.
- Have a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
- Have functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Relevant fields of study include:
- Finance: Finance, Accounting, Investment Management or related fields.
- Information Technology: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related fields.
- Governance: Risk Management, Compliance, Law, Governance or related fields.
- Marketing: Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, Digital Marketing or related fields.
Skills Required
Candidates applying for the YES Learnerships should have:
- Analytical skills
- Business acumen
- Strong communication skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivation
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to learn
- Computer literacy
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in on-the-job training and workplace learning.
- Take part in asynchronous learning opportunities.
- Gain hands-on workplace experience.
- Develop practical skills relevant to their career interests.
- Apply academic knowledge in a professional environment.
- Improve employment readiness.
- Learn professional workplace etiquette and procedures.
- Participate in mentorship and development activities.
- Build confidence and professional capabilities.
- Work towards personal and professional development goals.
- Build relationships with colleagues and experienced professionals.
- Develop a professional network.
- Gain exposure to the financial services environment.
Why Apply
- 12 months of workplace experience
- Monthly stipend
- Practical financial services industry exposure
- On-the-job training
- Skills development
- Employment-readiness support
- Mentorship opportunities
- Professional networking
- Personal and career development
- Valuable experience to strengthen your CV
Important Notes
- This is a 12-month temporary YES opportunity.
- Some remote work is available.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Candidates must be unemployed when applying.
- Applicants must be first-time YES Programme participants.
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Successful candidates will qualify for a monthly stipend.
- Candidates should be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Applicants should verify the vacancy through the official Momentum careers platform before submitting personal information. Momentum’s official careers page provides its current career opportunities and youth development information.