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Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme 2026

Old Mutual

Insurance (INSETA)

Opportunity Overview

Old Mutual invites ambitious graduates to apply for its 2026 Graduate Accelerated Programme (GAP). This programme is designed to identify and develop future leaders, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the evolving demands of the OMSA business.

Successful candidates will gain valuable experience and business insight through hands-on project involvement and structured on-the-job training, complemented by continuous assessments. Participants will be appointed as GAP Trainees and will receive ongoing coaching and development opportunities, aligning them with professional qualifications and future-ready roles within the company. This programme offers a chance to build a long-term career path, particularly with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and cyber risk topics.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Graduate Accelerated Programme:

Academic Qualification:
For Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor - Technology and Cyber Risk: A tertiary degree in Commerce, Engineering, or Science (e.g., Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial, Analytics, or similar field).
For Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor - General Internal Audit: A tertiary qualification in Internal Auditing.
For Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor - OM Insure: A tertiary qualification in Law, Insurance, Risk Management, or a similar field.
For Graduate Trainee: Internal Auditor - PF Life & Customer: A tertiary qualification in Finance (B.Com or B.BusSci) or Auditing (Internal or External), or a similar field.
Postgraduate Qualification: Must have completed an Honours degree or an equivalent qualification by the end of 2026.
Academic Performance: Achieved a minimum average of 65% in the last two years of your studies.
Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Trainee within the programme, you will be involved in:

Gaining business knowledge and practical experience through project-based assignments.
Participating in on-the-job training and continuous assessments.
Working on topics related to technology and cyber risk (for relevant roles).

How to Apply

To apply for the Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme 2026, please follow these steps:

Visit the Old Mutual careers portal via the direct application link: https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/job/Graduate-Accelerated-Programme--Trainee-Internal-Auditor--Technology-and-Cyber-Risk_JR-78690-1?source=OML_REC_SOURCE_LinkedIn&locationCountry=4db3c26940b944919b83612cc1193eed
Follow the instructions on the portal to complete your application. Be prepared to upload your CV and provide all necessary details.

This listing in context

What the 354 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live internships: 62
Open to all provinces: 17
Closing within 7 days: 4

8% of the 62 live internships we hold ask for Postgraduate (NQF 8+). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 61%.

Live internships stay open for a median of 42 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 354 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.

What you'll need to apply

Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.

Your CV
Certified copy of your ID
Certified copies of any qualifications
A short motivation letter

Full checklist for an internship →

What an internship actually is

An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.

What the work actually looks like

You are placed in a specific unit under a named supervisor and given the unit's ordinary work, at a junior level.
Most of the learning is by assignment rather than instruction: you are handed a real task, given the file, and expected to ask.
Many programmes require a workplace report or a supervisor evaluation at the end, which is what your certificate of service is based on.

What you leave with

Documented work experience and a certificate of service — the thing that lets you answer "experience required" on the next application. No new qualification is awarded.

Where this leads next

Junior or entry-level post
Completing the internship and applying as an experienced candidate rather than a graduate.
Fixed-term contract post
Often the realistic next step in government, where permanent posts are advertised less frequently.
Permanent appointment
Competing successfully for an advertised post — internships rarely convert automatically.

A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.

Watch out for this

Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.