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Job Description

Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Bursary Programme
Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries.

Our purpose is to help our customers thrive by enabling them to achieve their lifetime financial goals, while investing their funds in ways that will create a positive future for them, their families, their communities and broader society. In this way, we significantly contribute to improving the lives of our customers and their communities while ensuring a sustainable future for our business.

The Chartered Accounting Bursary Programme:

Exceptional South African learners pursuing or interested in pursuing studies and a career in Chartered Accounting are invited to apply. The bursary programme comes with comprehensive support during university to the day you qualify and beyond into a meaningful career at Old Mutual. It also offers opportunities for personal development, vacation work, networking, and guaranteed employment post-graduation.

What the bursary covers

The bursary covers tuition, study materials, meals, accommodation in residence and return flights home (if studying outside of your hometown). You will receive financial support for the full duration of your degree and students who achieve excellent grades will receive more incentives.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a South African citizenAt least 70% in Mathematics, 60% for English HL or 70% for English FALYou must have acceptance from one of the following SAICA accredited tertiary institutions:Nelson Mandela UniversityNorth-West UniversityRhodes UniversityStellenbosch UniversityUniversity of Cape TownUniversity of Fort HareUniversity of JohannesburgUniversity of Kwa-Zulu NatalUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of South AfricaUniversity of the Free StateUniversity of the Western CapeUniversity of the WitwatersrandYou must be committed to enter the Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Training (OMCAT) Programme

The Application Process Applications must be submitted online at: www.oldmutual.co.za/careers/accounting-bursaryDownload and complete the bursary motivation form then complete the online application which includes a gamified assessment (it is not timed). You will be required to attach a one-page CV.Shortlisted candidates will be sent a link to complete psychometric assessments.Finalists will be invited to a selection day where we will conduct interviews.Should you be selected after the interview you will receive a provisional offer which will be confirmed once we receive your final matric results and proof of acceptance at University for an Actuarial Science or Accounting Science programme.

Required Documentation (to be included in the application)

One pager CV (click for advice)Bursary Motivation Form (click, download and complete the form)School Reports for Grade 10 – 12Matric Certificate (if applicable)University acceptance/conditional acceptance letter (if applicable)Full Academic Transcript (applicable to current University students only)ID Copy

Important Notes

Parental/guardian consent is required if you are under 18.Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities.Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged background or demonstrate financial need.Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications close 31 October 2024

If you have any queries, contact the Old Mutual Early Careers team by emailing earlycareers@oldmutual.com

Skills

Chartered Accounting

Education

High School (Grade 11) (Required), High School (Grade 12)

Closing Date

18 November 2024

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

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