YES Learnership (Service)

At Momentum Investments, we are passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and aspirations. We believe in building the next generation of talent in the financial services industry and creating opportunities for young professionals to learn, grow, and contribute.

Why Join Momentum Investments?

This internship offers you the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable industry experience in financial services.
• Work with experienced professionals and industry experts.
• Develop practical workplace skills that will support your career growth.
• Build professional networks within a leading organisation.

Your Opportunity to Learn, Grow and Thrive

If you are curious, motivated, and ready to take the first step in your career, we invite you to apply and become part of a business that is committed to helping people achieve their financial dreams.

We are looking for ambitious, curious, and driven individuals who are ready to take the first step towards building a successful career. Through our Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme, you'll have the opportunity to gain meaningful workplace experience, develop practical skills, and grow your professional capabilities within Momentum Investments.

Whether your interests lie in Finance, Investments, Customer Experience or Data, you'll be exposed to real business challenges, hands-on learning opportunities, and a dynamic environment designed to support your growth and development. This is more than just work experience; it's an opportunity to build confidence, expand your professional network, and develop the skills needed to thrive in today's evolving world of work.

As part of your journey, you will play an important role in enhancing client loyalty through delivering effective and efficient service, providing our valued clients with consistent, world-class service of the highest quality. Through every interaction, you will demonstrate that we care and that, to us, investing is personal, creating meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impression

If you are currently unemployed, eager to learn, and committed to investing in your future, we invite you to join us on a journey of growth, learning, and career development.

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend throughout the 12-month programme while gaining valuable industry experience and establishing a strong foundation for future career success.

Qualifications

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

• Finance: Finance, Accounting.
• Investment Management.

• Customer Experience Management.
• Risk Management.
• Statistics and Mathematics, or other related fields.

Knowledge & Experience

•  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.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Analytical yskills: the ability to systematically and critically evaluate information, identify patterns, and solve complex problems.
• Business Acumen: the ability to understand and make sound judgments about various aspects of a business.

• Service Excellence: Committed to going the extra mile to deliver outstanding service for our clients.
  • Communication Skills: effective verbal and written communication.
• Initiative-driven: Demonstrates ownership by identifying opportunities and taking action.
• Careful Attention to Accuracy: strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, delivering accurate, thorough, and high-standard work outputs.

• 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.
• Client Experience: Deliver positive, seamless and professional customer service during every interaction with the client in a considerate and timely manner.