Momentum Grouphas been certified as a Top Employer for 2026, marking its sixth consecutive year of recognition by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority on HR strategies. The certification reflects the organisation’s continued focus on aligning purpose, culture and strategy to create a workplace where people and performance thrive. “This recognition belongs to our people,” says Momentum Group chief people executive Njabulo Nyawo.
“When the organisational purpose is clear and supported by strong people practices, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully and consistently.” The Top Employers Institute certification programme is a rigorous process that involves an extensive, independently audited and fact-based HR Best Practices Survey focusing on several critical areas across six domains, with validation to ensure answers are truthful. Momentum Group has maintained an overall high score year-on-year, demonstrating a deliberate and sustained commitment to strengthening the employee experience and building a future-fit organisation. For 2026, Momentum Group recorded its strongest progress in business strategy, purpose and values, reflecting a focused effort to translate these into a clear and functional strategy.
This progress is largely driven by a supportive and well-defined set of cultural behaviours. Momentum Group also achieved top quartile recognition across several other areas including leadership, digital HR, learning, and ethics & integrity. Each year, the insights from the Top Employers Institute are used as a catalyst for continuous improvement, reinforcing Momentum Group’s ambition to be recognised as an employer of choice, positioning it among SA’s leading employers for organisational clarity, governance and capability building.
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The Top Employer certification assesses people practices across six interconnected HR domains. Momentum Group delivered consistently strong results across all areas: Momentum Group exceeded the South African benchmark in 72% of measured areas, reflecting a workplace that continues to embed inclusive, future-focused and purpose-led practices. This performance highlights how a strong organisational culture, grounded in clear cultural behaviours, supports strategic execution and long-term sustainability.
Our people shape our culture, deliver for our clients and bring our Momentum Group’s purpose to life every day. This certification affirms the impact of that collective commitment
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