Momentum Investments – YES Learnership 2026

Momentum Investments is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 12-month YES Learnership opportunity in Centurion, Gauteng.

The programme provides workplace experience, practical skills development, professional exposure and learning opportunities across selected business areas within Momentum Investments.

Important: Applicants must be South African citizens aged between 18 and 25, hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, be unemployed when applying and must not have participated in the YES Programme before.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This opportunity forms part of Momentum Group’s Youth Development Strategy and is offered in partnership with the Youth Employment Service, commonly known as YES.

Successful applicants will receive 12 months of workplace experience within Momentum Investments. Opportunities are available across different business areas, depending on candidates’ qualifications and operational requirements.

The programme is intended to improve participants’ employment readiness by providing practical workplace exposure, skills development, mentorship and experience in the financial-services industry.

Employment status: This is a temporary 12-month YES opportunity. The official vacancy does not guarantee permanent employment after the programme.

Qualification streams

Applicants must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:

Finance

• Finance.
• Accounting.
• Investment Management.
• Another closely related financial field.

Information Technology

• Information Technology.
• Computer Science.
• Information Systems.
• Data Science.
• Another closely related technology field.

Governance

• Risk Management.
• Compliance.
• Law.
• Governance.
• Another closely related field.

Marketing

• Marketing.
• Communications.
• Brand Management.
• Digital Marketing.
• Another closely related field.

Minimum requirements

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Be unemployed at the time of application.
• Have a relevant bachelor’s degree in one of the listed disciplines.
• Be a first-time participant in the Youth Employment Service Programme.
• Have functional Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Be available for the 12-month temporary programme.

Important: The official advert specifically requires a relevant bachelor’s degree. It does not state that a diploma, higher certificate or Grade 12 alone will be accepted.

What the programme offers

• On-the-job training and workplace learning.
• Access to asynchronous learning opportunities.
• Practical experience within the financial-services industry.
• Workplace skills linked to the participant’s interests and career goals.
• Exposure to professional workplace practices and expectations.
• Opportunities to improve employment readiness.
• Mentorship, personal development and confidence building.
• Opportunities to connect with professionals and business leaders.
• Experience that may support future job applications.

Stipend and working arrangement

The official vacancy confirms that successful applicants will qualify for a monthly stipend. The amount is not included in this post and should be confirmed directly with Momentum if an applicant is shortlisted or appointed.

The vacancy is based in Centurion and states that remote work may be available some of the time. The exact office-attendance schedule, working hours and remote-work conditions are not provided.

Applicants should ensure that they can travel reliably to the Centurion workplace whenever office attendance is required.

Skills and competencies

• Analytical ability: Evaluate information, identify patterns and assist with solving problems.
• Business acumen: Understand business activities and make sound workplace judgements.
• Communication: Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Self-motivation: Take initiative and remain committed to completing assigned work.
• Digital skills: Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint effectively.
• Professionalism: Follow workplace procedures and maintain appropriate conduct.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A clear copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Your bachelor’s degree certificate or official proof of completion.
• Your academic transcript, if requested.
• Accurate details of your university and qualification.
• Any additional supporting documents requested through the official application portal.

Do not upload sensitive documents through unofficial email addresses, social-media accounts or third-party forms.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you are between 18 and 25 years old.
• Confirm that you are currently unemployed.
• Confirm that you have not participated in the YES Programme before.
• Show your bachelor’s degree clearly on your CV.
• Include your qualification field, institution and completion date.
• Mention relevant Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Include university projects or practical experience relevant to your chosen stream.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Prepare readable copies of any supporting documents requested.
• Submit before the closing date.

Need help preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Momentum Group and Momentum Investments

Momentum Group provides financial solutions that help individuals and businesses save, invest, protect their assets and plan for their financial futures. Momentum Investments is the business cluster offering this YES opportunity.

Visit the official Momentum Group website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply immediately because the application period is short.
• Tailor your CV to the degree stream most closely matching your qualification.
• Do not apply using Grade 12 alone because a relevant bachelor’s degree is required.
• Mention relevant university projects where you have limited formal work experience.
• Include accurate examples of your analytical and communication skills.
• Do not claim previous YES participation inaccurately.
• Save confirmation or a screenshot after submitting your application.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Failing to show the qualification and completion date on the CV.
• Providing incorrect information about employment status or previous YES participation.
• Submitting an outdated CV without current contact details.
• Uploading unclear or incomplete supporting documents.
• Waiting until the closing date to submit the application.

Scam warning

Apply only through the official Momentum Group recruitment portal. Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, training opportunity or employment placement.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs with anyone claiming that they can secure a place on the programme.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Momentum Group recruitment listing for the YES Learnership within Momentum Investments.

The official listing confirms the Centurion location, temporary position, 12-month programme, eligible degree streams, age requirement, unemployment requirement, first-time YES participation requirement, monthly stipend and closing date.

The advert does not state the stipend amount, exact working hours, programme start date, number of available positions or whether participants may receive permanent employment after completing the programme.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Momentum Group vacancy page below.
2. Confirm that the reference number is MMH260819-2.
3. Read the complete YES Learnership advert.
4. Select the official Apply option.
5. Register a candidate profile or sign in to your existing account.
6. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
7. Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents requested.
8. Review your application carefully.
9. Submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 22 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 21 August 2026 where possible to avoid missing the deadline because of registration, technical or document-upload problems.

Application note: Momentum Group makes appointments in line with its Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion commitments and encourages people with disabilities to apply.