At Old Mutual, we've been providing life assurance and investment solutions to customers since 1845, making us South Africa's very first mutual life assurance society. Our goal is to help customers achieve their lifetime financial goals and build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities through responsible investment. We're proud to have contributed significantly to improving the lives of our customers and their communities, while ensuring our business's sustainability. With over 30,000 employees, we operate in 14 countries across Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe) and Asia (China). Learn more about how Old Mutual can help you achieve your financial goals.
Bursary description
Looking to make your mark in the financial industry? Old Mutual Accounting bursaries are available to support the brightest young financial minds and those with a strong passion for pursuing a career in Chartered Accounting. Our comprehensive bursary covers everything a student needs, including accommodation, food, flights from the student's home town to the university town, an allowance, and vacation work. Furthermore, bursary recipients will be required to work for Old Mutual after completing their studies during their trainee articles. Our bursaries provide a valuable stepping stone to help you achieve your future career goals. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the financial sector with Old Mutual. Apply now for an Old Mutual Accounting bursary.
Requirements and eligibility
To qualify for the Old Mutual bursary, you must meet the following requirements:
Score a minimum of 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
Achieve at least 60% for English HL or 70% for English FAL
Attain at least 70% for all other subjects
Be enrolled or have applied to study at one of the following universities:
Show a commitment to entering the Old Mutual CA Training Programme and working for the company after graduation.
Take the first step towards a successful career in finance with Old Mutual. Apply for our bursary today!
How to apply
At Old Mutual, we follow a four-step process for bursary applications:
Online screening application process
To begin, complete our simple online application form with your personal information, a high-level CV, and academic results for key subjects.
Psychometric assessment
If you meet our minimum requirements, you'll move on to complete our online gamified assessments.
Digital application form
After acing the assessment, you'll receive an email inviting you to complete our digital application form. Here, we want to know why you've chosen the Old Mutual Bursary and why you're interested in Accounting.
Live video interview
Finally, we'll get to meet you through a live video interview. We'll assess your interest in the chosen career and ask about times in the past where you used specific skills and behaviors to achieve results.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your career with Old Mutual. Apply for our bursary now!
