Old Mutual Graduate Programme: Trainee 2025

Ryan Cloete
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The Old Mutual Graduate Programme: Trainee 2025 – Hybrid Finance & Auditing Role in Johannesburg or Pinelands is now open for applications. This structured graduate opportunity is ideal for finance or auditing students who are passionate about internal audit and want to build a high-impact career in a dynamic hybrid work environment. Applications are open for eligible South African citizens.

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Background & Job Description

Old Mutual is offering a Graduate Programme for 2025, targeting students with a background in finance or auditing. This opportunity is part of the Group Internal Audit division and is designed to give graduates hands-on exposure to auditing processes while contributing to business performance and risk management.

The role is hybrid, allowing graduates to work both remotely and from either the Johannesburg or Pinelands offices. The program focuses on grooming collaborative, curious, and impactful young professionals who want to play a meaningful role in shaping Africa’s financial future.

This is more than a traditional graduate program—it is a leadership launchpad with continuous learning, structured coaching, and access to industry mentors.


Tasks

As a graduate trainee, you will:

  • Assist in developing process understanding and documentation
  • Support the preparation of risk and control matrices
  • Build and maintain relationships with audit clients at appropriate levels
  • Apply industry-specific and technical knowledge to real business scenarios
  • Perform substantive audit testing as part of audit fieldwork
  • Collaborate with teams to meet personal and project goals
  • Grow your capabilities by contributing meaningfully to audit assignments

Old Mutual Graduate Programme: Trainee 2025

Qualifications

Education and Certification

To be considered for the program, applicants must:

  • Hold or be completing a degree in Finance, Auditing (internal or external), BCom, B.BusSci, or a similar qualification
  • Be a South African citizen
  • Have achieved a minimum average of 65% throughout their studies
  • Hold an NQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent (e.g., Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate)

Experience

  • No formal work experience required
  • Demonstrated ability to think analytically and collaborate effectively
  • Strong interest in the internal audit profession and financial services industry

Additional Information

  • Location: Pinelands or Johannesburg
  • Work Mode: Hybrid (remote and on-site)
  • Program Type: Full-time graduate program
  • Support Offered:
    • One-on-one mentoring and coaching
    • Access to Old Mutual’s professional networks and expert community
    • Continuous development through training and skills workshops
    • Opportunity to participate in community impact initiatives

Note: Appointments will be made in line with Old Mutual South Africa’s Employment Equity Plan and business unit requirements.


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Disclaimer: This article is only advertising the opportunity and is not affiliated with Old Mutual South Africa.

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Ryan Cloete is a Cape Town-based journalist with an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from CPUT. He is passionate about storytelling that informs and uplifts communities. With experience across digital platforms, Ryan is driven by a commitment to meaningful, people-focused journalism.

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