Graduate Programme at Old Mutual

About the Job

Old Mutual is seeking ambitious and driven graduates to join its esteemed Graduate Accelerated Programme for 2026. This programme is meticulously designed to identify and cultivate future leadership capabilities, ensuring a robust pipeline of talent to meet the evolving resource demands of the OMSA business. Successful candidates will embark on a transformative journey, gaining invaluable experience and deep business knowledge through project-based involvement, comprehensive on-the-job training, and continuous assessments. Appointed as GAP Trainees, participants will be groomed for placement into identified roles within various business units, fostering a long-term career trajectory within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in project-based assignments to gain practical business exposure.

• Engage in on-the-job training to develop core competencies.

• Undergo continuous assessments to track progress and identify development areas.

• Collaborate with business units to understand strategic objectives and resource needs.

• Prepare for and transition into appointed roles within the organisation.

• Contribute to technology and cyber risk initiatives (for specific roles).

• Support general internal audit functions (for specific roles).

• Assist with internal audit processes within OM Insure (for specific roles).

• Support internal audit functions for PF Life & Customer (for specific roles).

Why Join the Company

Old Mutual offers an unparalleled environment for professional growth and development. You will benefit from continuous coaching, mentorship, and access to excellent learning opportunities designed to equip you for future-ready roles. The programme is aligned with professional qualifications, providing a structured pathway to career advancement. You will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and tackle complex cyber risk topics, all while building a sustainable career aligned with your aspirations. Join a company that invests in its people and fosters a culture of innovation and excellence.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply online for the Graduate Accelerated Programme 2026. Please use the specific links provided below for each opportunity:

Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor - Technology and Cyber Risk

Click here to apply for the Graduate Trainee Programme Internal Auditor - Technology and Cyber Risk

Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor - General Internal Audit

Click here to apply for the Graduate Trainee Programme: Internal Auditor - General Internal Audit

Graduate Trainee Internal Auditor - OM Insure

Click here to apply for the Graduate Programme: Trainee Internal Auditor - OM Insure

Graduate Trainee Internal Auditor - PF Life & Customer

Click here to apply for the Graduate Trainee Programme Internal Auditor - PF Life & Customer

Salary is estimated based on market research.

• Honours degree or equivalent (completed by end 2026).

• Minimum of 65% average in the last 2 years of study.

• South African citizenship.

• Tertiary degree in Commerce, Engineering, or Science (e.g., Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial, Analytics or similar) for Technology and Cyber Risk roles.

• Tertiary qualification in Internal Auditing for General Internal Audit roles.

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Insurance, Risk Management or similar for OM Insure roles.

• Tertiary qualification in Finance (B.Com or B.BusSci) or Auditing (Internal or External) or similar for PF Life & Customer roles.