Are you a recent South African graduate looking to kickstart your career in finance and insurance? The Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme 2026 offers a clear path to leadership roles. This programme targets top talent for hands-on experience in key business areas.
About the Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme 2026
Old Mutual South Africa runs the Graduate Accelerated Programme, or GAP, to build future leaders. Participants work on real projects, get on-the-job training, and receive coaching plus mentorship. They also join structured development sessions and face regular assessments. Trainees start as GAP Trainees and move to permanent roles in business units when ready.
Benefits for Participants
The programme gives you professional coaching and mentorship right away. You gain ongoing learning chances and exposure to modern roles. It includes structured career growth, work with new technology, and time in cyber risk or internal audit teams. Long-term job advancement is a key focus.
Available Graduate Opportunities
Old Mutual has four trainee spots in internal auditing. Each needs specific qualifications. Check the details and apply links below.
Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor – Technology and Cyber Risk
You need a tertiary qualification in commerce, engineering, or science. Fields like data science, information systems, computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, analytics, or similar work.
Apply Online for the Graduate Trainee Programme Internal Auditor – Technology and Cyber Risk
Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor – General Internal Audit
A qualification in internal auditing is required.
Apply Online for the Graduate Trainee Programme: Internal Auditor – General Internal Audit
Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor – OM Insure
Qualifications in law, insurance, risk management, or related areas fit here.
Apply Online for the Graduate Programme: Trainee Internal Auditor – OM Insure
Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor – PF Life & Customer
You need a degree in finance like BCom or BBusSci, or auditing in internal or external fields. Similar qualifications count too.
Apply Online for the Graduate Trainee Programme Internal Auditor – PF Life & Customer
Selection Criteria
You must be a South African citizen. Finish or complete an Honours degree or equivalent by end of 2026. Get at least 65% average in your last two years of study.
Skills and Competencies Needed
Old Mutual seeks graduates with leadership potential, sharp analytical thinking, and strong problem-solving. Good communication, professionalism, teamwork, adaptability, and interest in tech and new ideas stand out.
Why You Should Apply
This programme delivers real corporate experience and leadership training. You get exposure to audit, risk, cyber areas, plus mentorship and growth. It suits careers in internal audit, cyber risk, finance, insurance, risk management, tech, or data science. Apply early for the best shot in financial services.
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