Old Mutual South Africa: Graduate Development Programme

Old Mutual is the largest and most well-established financial services provider in Southern Africa. Our prominent position in the industry is reflected in our strong operating performance across all our businesses, our good balance sheet position, strong financial flexibility with demonstrated access to international capital markets and diversity of business.

Our partnership with Nedbank and Mutual & Federal (two sister subsidiary companies under the Old Mutual plc banner in South Africa) enables us to offer a variety of financial products and services. These span investment, life assurance, asset management, banking, healthcare and general insurance. Our client base comprises of individuals, businesses, corporates and institutions.

Old Mutual (South Africa) is a significant participant in the South African economy. We remain committed to addressing Black Economic Empowerment and were actively involved in the drafting of the Financial Services Charter. In addition, our social investment responsibilities indicate that we are as committed to serving South African communities as we are our investors.

The Graduate Development Programme is a fundamental aspect of Old Mutual’s transformation drive. The programme aims to attract, develop and retain graduates into Old Mutual (SA).

The Graduate Development Programme is targeted at final year and/or post graduate students across all faculties, particularly:

• Property Management/Development
• Engineering
• Commerce
• Business Science
• Business Management
• Information Systems / Information Technology
• Marketing
• Law
• Industrial Psychology

Focused on a common theme of academic excellence and strong interpersonal skills.

Aimed at focused development in a specific role over an 18-month period.

Old Mutual South Africa offers four Graduate Programmes:

• Graduate Development Programme
• Property Graduate Programme
• Group Internal Audit Placement Programme
• Broker Distribution Graduate Programme

Application and Selection Process

The application and selection process consists of three phases.

Phase 1

Phase one consists of:

University presentations.

Complete the application form below. Please be sure to select your business focus area from the various options offered e.g. Marketing, Finance, Strategy.

Screening and shortlisting of applications.

Psychometric testing

Phase 2

Phase two consists of a targeted selection interview at the university.

Phase 3

Phase three consists of interviews with management followed by an offer of employment to successful applicants towards the middle of November.

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. If you haven’t been contacted by the end of October, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing dates: The closing date for applications is 20 August 2010.

Please note:

No faxed or posted applications will be accepted.

Only SA citizens are eligible to apply.

Preference will be give to employment equity candidates in accordance with Old Mutual’s Employment Equity plan.

To Apply:

Please complete the following online form.