Old Mutual South Africa is the largest financial services provider in Southern Africa, employing approximately 14 250 people in South Africa alone. We offer a variety of financial products and services which range from investment to life assurance, asset management, banking, healthcare and general insurance.
 
OUR CULTURE
Old Mutual is a values led, customer centric business. We focus on creating an enabling environment for our employees and our culture is governed by accountability, integrity, respect and pushing beyond boundaries.
 
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Our high performance culture allows you to work alongside talented people who challenge you to perform beyond your proven potential.
Our best-in-class Business School is geared towards assisting you to improve your skills and become world class professionals. Old Mutual South Africa invests almost R200 million in staff development.
We're as passionate about developing communities as we are about developing our people. The Old Mutual Foundation invests both funds and resources into the transformation and empowerment of the communities in which we operate. As an Old Mutual employee you will be part of this journey as we aim to build our nation.
 
OUR GROWTH
We recognise that having the right people performing in the right roles is fundamental to delivering on our business strategy. Young professionals joining Old Mutual have access to a host of opportunities, both internationally and on the African continent and internationally.
Due to the size and breadth of our business, we are able to offer you a multitude of career paths which are not necessarily limited to your chosen fields of study.
 
BENEFITS
Childcare facilities, gym, study leave, study (financial) support, religious/spiritual facilities, meal subsidies or subsidised canteen services, medical aid scheme, staff retirement fund, life assurance, employee wellbeing, maternity benefits, retail mall, onsite medical services.

TECH TALENT IT GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Our Tech Talent Incubator is aimed at graduates and postgraduate IT students seeking invaluable work experience and exposure in our IT business.

Young Tech Talent will have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology to deliver results for our customers while earning certification in current and emerging technologies.

Opportunities are available to graduates across our various Pan-African businesses - South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi.

What we offer

  • An opportunity to acquire hand on technical experience across our various disciplines – Data Science, Cloud, DevOps, SecOps and Software Engineering.
  • Rotational opportunities may be available depending on your area of expertise.
  • An opportunity to earn certification in current and emerging technologies
  • We will partner with you to craft a great career with Old Mutual that is in line with your career aspirations.
  • Your voice is important to us and we will provide engagement platforms and tools to encourage meaningful dialogue.
  • A great culture based on diversity and inclusion that forms a strong foundation of our values.
  • Continuous coaching and development opportunities

Do you qualify to apply?

  • Are you aged 26 or younger?
  • Are you a South African citizen?
  • Are you able to work/ relocate to Cape Town
  • Have you achieved a minimum 65% average in your final year (across all subjects)?
  • Have you completed and/or in your final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Degree in the following disciplines: Bcom Information system, Bcom (Honours) Information systems, BSc in IT systems, Bcom Computer Science,Degrees with Technology modules, Diploma in IT (3 years), Advanced Diploma in IT

Additional Requirements

Proficiency in one or more of the following languages would be advantageous - Java , C#, C++, HTML, Python

PRODUCT SOLUTIONS GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Product Solutions plays an essential role in enabling Old Mutual’ s market leading Customer Value Propositions by offering thought leadership, design, development (including distribution, marketing, IT, investment, underwriting and other support) of new product solutions and ongoing management of existing business. We do provide career opportunities for University graduates with the following under / post graduate degrees: Engineering, Commerce, Business, Actuarial, Marketing or Finance.

Graduate Accelerated Programme (GAP) – Product Solutions                 

  • You will become part of the prestigious Old Mutual product environment, in either the Product Development and Management or Marketing team.
  • Product Development and Management entails designing and developing and/or maintaining innovative product offerings, as well as managing, maintaining, innovating and enhancing existing products through its life cycle.
  • Product Marketing entails collaborating with business areas to facilitate the process of product procurement approvals and launch to market of new products.
  • You will learn from the best, utilize your innovative skills to contribute to the challenges of the day whilst being mentored to become a Specialist in your own right. You will have a focused plan of development and receive ongoing feedback on your progress.
  • This programme is for 12 months

Do you qualify to apply?

  • Are you aged 26 or younger?
  • Are you a South African citizen?
  • Are you able to work / relocate to Cape Town?
  • Have you achieved a minimum 65% average in your final year (across all subjects)?
  • Have you completed and/or in your final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Actuarial, Marketing or Finance.

ACCOUNTING GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.

Graduate Accelerated Programme (GAP) – Finance and Accounting degrees                 

The Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme (GAP) is aimed at graduates and postgraduate students seeking invaluable work experience. Successful candidates will join us for a period of18 months with a high prospect of becoming a permanent employee.

  • We will partner with you to craft a great career with Old Mutual that is in line with your career aspirations
  • Your voice is important to us and we will provide engagement platforms and tools to encourage meaningful dialogue.
  • You’ll be exposed to a great culture based on diversity and inclusion that forms a strong foundation of our values • You’ll receive continuous coaching and development opportunities
  • You’ll gain access to industry experts as mentors and coaches
  • You’ll gain access to excellent learning and development opportunities
  • You’ll have an opportunity to make a difference in the communities in which we operate
  • You’ll benefit from a robust and structured programme

Opportunities for graduates with Accounting and Finance degrees

We are in the process of confirming our intake numbers but we are inviting you to apply if you are interested to join Old Mutual.  Our graduates are appointed into various finance roles across the Old Mutual businesses and these trainee roles may be as Financial Accountant, Tax Consultant, Equity Dealer, Investments etc.

Do you qualify to apply?

  • Are you aged 26 or younger?
  • Are you a South African citizen?
  • Are you able to work / relocate to Cape Town?
  • Have you achieved a minimum 65% average in your final year (across all subjects)?
  • Have you completed and/or in your final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Degree in Accounting/Finance?

 At Old Mutual we offer funding to study further for students who are passionate about becoming Accountants or Actuaries. The bursary is offered to students that have done exceptionally well at school. Every year, Old Mutual bursary gives an opportunity to bright minds to study at a prestigious university in South Africa. The bursary is set to cover most of the costs.

Apply here: https://www.oldmutual.co.za/careers/bursaries/

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