Momentum YES Programme 2026
Apply for the Momentum YES Programme 2026. Unemployed South African graduates aged 18-25 can gain valuable workplace experience, mentorship, and a monthly stipend through this 12-month opportunity.
Momentum Group is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its highly sought-after YES (Youth Employment Services) Programme 2026. This exciting 12-month opportunity provides young graduates with valuable workplace experience, professional development, mentorship, and a monthly stipend while working within one of South Africa’s leading financial services organisations.
The programme forms part of Momentum Group’s commitment to reducing youth unemployment and creating meaningful career opportunities for young South Africans who are eager to enter the professional world.
Successful candidates will gain exposure to real business environments while developing skills that can significantly improve their future employment prospects.
About Momentum Group
Momentum Group is one of South Africa’s leading financial services companies, helping individuals, families, businesses, and organisations achieve their financial goals.
Through its various client-facing brands, Momentum offers solutions in:
- Investments
- Wealth Management
- Financial Planning
- Insurance
- Employee Benefits
- Retirement Planning
- Technology and Innovation
The company is known for developing future talent and providing graduates with opportunities to gain practical industry experience.
About the YES Programme
The Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme is a national initiative designed to provide unemployed young South Africans with workplace experience that improves employability and future career prospects.
Momentum Investments has partnered with the YES initiative to provide graduates with meaningful exposure to the financial services industry.
Participants will spend 12 months working alongside experienced professionals while developing technical and professional skills that employers value.
What the Programme Offers
Successful candidates will benefit from:
Paid Workplace Experience
Participants will receive a monthly stipend while gaining practical workplace experience.
Professional Development
Learners will gain valuable exposure to corporate environments, workplace expectations, and industry best practices.
Mentorship and Coaching
Participants will have access to experienced professionals who can provide guidance, support, and career advice throughout the programme.
Industry Exposure
Learners will gain first-hand experience within the financial services sector and learn how large organisations operate.
Employment Readiness
The programme helps graduates become more competitive by providing real workplace experience that strengthens future job applications.
Networking Opportunities
Participants will build valuable professional relationships with colleagues, managers, and industry leaders.
Areas of Study Considered
Momentum is looking for graduates with qualifications in:
- Finance
- Investment Management
- Information Technology
- Actuarial Science
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Related Fields
Minimum Requirements For Momentum YES Programme 2026
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 25 years old
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree
- Have basic MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Be participating in the YES Programme for the first time
What You Will Learn
Throughout the programme, participants will gain experience in:
Financial Services
- Investment operations
- Wealth management environments
- Financial planning principles
- Business operations
Professional Skills
- Business communication
- Corporate professionalism
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Digital and Technical Skills
- Data analysis
- Technology platforms
- Business reporting
- Microsoft Office applications
Career Development
- Workplace etiquette
- Goal setting
- Professional networking
- Career planning
Competencies Required
Momentum is looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong analytical skills
- Business awareness
- Excellent communication abilities
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivation
- Initiative and drive
- Professionalism
- Ability to work independently
- Strong teamwork skills
Why Graduates Should Apply
Many graduates struggle to secure employment due to a lack of workplace experience. Programmes like the Momentum YES Programme bridge that gap by providing practical exposure while allowing participants to build professional networks and develop industry-relevant skills.
The experience gained can strengthen future applications for:
- Graduate Programmes
- Internships
- Permanent Positions
- Financial Services Careers
- Data Science Roles
- Technology Opportunities
- Investment Careers
Thabang Maimela’s Tip
One of the biggest mistakes graduates make is submitting the same generic CV to every opportunity. For programmes like Momentum YES, tailor your CV specifically to highlight analytical skills, academic achievements, leadership roles, projects, internships, volunteer work, and any experience using Excel, data analysis tools, or financial concepts. Small changes can significantly improve your chances of getting shortlisted.
Benefits of Joining Momentum
Successful learners will gain:
- Monthly stipend
- Practical workplace experience
- Professional mentorship
- Career development support
- Industry exposure
- Valuable networking opportunities
- Enhanced employability
- Exposure to South Africa’s financial services sector
How to Apply
Interested graduates should prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified South African ID
- Certified Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcript
- Supporting Documents Required by Momentum
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
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Closing Date: 2026/06/06
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