Momentum Human Capital Internships 2026

About the Company

Momentum is a prominent South African financial services provider delivering comprehensive solutions in insurance, investments, retirement, health, and savings. Operating under Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, the company supports individuals, businesses, and institutions by providing tailored financial planning and innovative products designed to promote long-term financial security.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this Human Capital Internship role is to support the Human Capital team in delivering effective people-focused programs while gaining hands-on experience in organization development, recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and HR administration. The intern will contribute to maintaining compliant and efficient HR processes, fostering a positive workplace culture, and developing practical skills and professional knowledge in human resources operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the human capital team to ensure efficient function of the team.
• Assist in recruitment and employee relations processes
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with filing and documentation.
• Assist in the coordination of employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Provide support in learning and development activities, including training session logistics.
• Assist in capturing data and compiling hr reports.
• Participate in ad hoc hr projects and initiatives.
• Respond to and resolve access-related queries within agreed service levels.
• Escalate complex issues to senior staff when necessary, ensuring timely follow-up with the requester.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders..
• Seek guidance from senior team members to continuously improve knowledge and performance.
• Use company resources (time, systems, and equipment) efficiently and responsibly.
• Help develop and update project plans, timelines, and task lists.
• Track milestones, status, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and track follow-ups.
• Prepare status reports, presentations, and client updates.
• Extract, collect, analyze and structure data from various sources.
• Support dashboard administration.
• Ensure data accuracy.

Who can Apply?

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of human resources and or industrial psychology principles.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Administrative Skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work systematically.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Examining Information
• Articulating Information
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Team Working
• Taking Action
• Exploring Possibilities
• Meeting Timescales

Experience

• No formal work experience required; exposure to Human Capital environment through coursework or internships preferred.