Reference Number MMH250421-1
Job Title Industrial Psychology Intern
Position Type Temporary
Role Family Operations
Cluster Momentum Distribution Services
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
Introduction
Momentum, a financial services provider of choice since 1966, known for its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative culture is committed to wealth creation and preservation, insurance, and income protection for all our clients. We do this through our understanding of the retail insurance, savings, and investment markets in SA.
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Role Purpose
The purpose of the 12-month internship program is to provide our interns with an in-depth understanding of the field of Industrial Psychology/Organisational Development through the practical application of theoretical knowledge within a Human Capital Team. The intern will be supervised by a registered Industrial Psychologist within Momentum Distribution Services (MDS)The University of choice of the intern will act as the supervising university of the internship.
Requirements
- Must have completed degree in Industrial Psychology
- Good computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software;
- SA Citizen
- Completion of the research thesis would be an advantage
- Coordinate and administer the day-to-day operational running of the human capital department.
- Practical exposure to the various functional sections will allow the intern the opportunity to acquire workable knowledge and a level of competence to the extent that the individual could eventually assume responsibilities in the IOP world.
- Assigned activities linked to projects that will be critically evaluated in terms of present Industrial and Organisational Psychology techniques, towards improving existing procedures and functions.
- While most of the program will be guided by pre-determined activities, a period will be set aside for research purposes as well as other project work during the internship period. MDS would like to use the internship as an opportunity to upskill unemployed graduates to equip them for roles within the broader Momentum Group environment.
- Interacting with people: Is lively and projects enthusiasm; is talkative in making contact; is focused on interacting and networking with people.
- Drives for results. Drives a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility, and execution to deliver business results.
- Producing output: Is focused on activity and works quickly; keeps busy and maintains productivity; is comfortable multi-tasking to produce output.
- Taking Action: Takes action to make things happen; uses initiative to start things up; shows drive and invests personal energy.
- Checking Things: Is meticulous in finding errors; ensures accuracy by being thorough and checking details; produces high quality work by being detailed.
- Examining information: Analyses and processes information; asks probing questions; strives to find solutions to problems.
- Managing tasks: Manages tasks by being organised and methodical; plans activities systematically; sets priorities for tasks.
- Meeting timescales: Is target focused and meets deadlines; is punctual and keeps to schedule; is reliable in finishing tasks.
- Upholding Standards: Behaves ethically and justly; is discreet and maintains confidentiality; meets commitments by acting with integrity.
- manages self and relationships with others and provides perspective in difficult situations.
- Showing Composure : Stays calm and relaxed during events; is not worried and tolerates stress levels; is composed in dealing with pressure.
- Team Working: Works participatively with others; is democratic and encourages team contributions; collaboratively involves others in decision-making.
