Old Mutual’s Graduate Accelerated Programme is opening a serious pathway for graduates who want to build a career in internal audit, risk, insurance, finance, technology or cyber risk. Four Trainee Internal Auditor streams are available, giving qualifying South African graduates a chance to enter a structured professional development environment.
The programme is aimed at graduates who meet the qualification, academic and location requirements for their chosen stream. Applications for these listed opportunities close on 17 May 2026 at 23:59.
What is the Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme about?
The Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme gives graduates workplace exposure, coaching and development support while helping them build practical experience in the financial services environment.
Old Mutual describes its graduate programmes as a launchpad into the financial services industry, with mentorship, project-based work, on-the-job training and access to learning opportunities.
For these Trainee Internal Auditor opportunities, successful candidates will join Group Internal Audit and gain exposure to audit work linked to business, governance, technology, risk and professional development.
This is not just about getting workplace experience. It is about building a graduate career path with structure, coaching and technical exposure.
Which Trainee Internal Auditor streams are available?
Old Mutual is recruiting across four Trainee Internal Auditor streams:
- General Internal Audit
- OM Insure
- PF Life & Customer
- Technology and Cyber Risk
Each stream has its own academic focus, location requirement and business area.
Who should consider the General Internal Audit stream?
The General Internal Audit stream is suited to graduates with a strong interest in internal auditing, business controls, governance and assurance work.
Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in Internal Auditing, with an Honours qualification or equivalent completed by the end of 2026. Candidates should also have achieved a minimum average of 65% in the last two years, be South African citizens and be based in Cape Town.
This stream may suit graduates who enjoy analysing processes, understanding how organisations operate and helping teams improve controls and accountability.
Who should consider the OM Insure stream?
The OM Insure stream is aimed at graduates with academic backgrounds linked to insurance, law, risk or similar fields.
Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in Law, Insurance, Risk Management or a similar field, with an Honours qualification or equivalent completed by the end of 2026. A minimum average of 65% in the last two years is required, along with South African citizenship and Johannesburg-based availability.
This stream may appeal to graduates who want exposure to insurance-focused audit work, risk thinking and assurance in a regulated financial services environment.
Who should consider the PF Life & Customer stream?
The PF Life & Customer stream is suitable for graduates with finance, auditing or related academic backgrounds.
Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in Finance, such as B.Com or B.BusSci, or Auditing, whether internal or external, or a similar field. Candidates must also have an Honours qualification or equivalent completed by the end of 2026, a minimum 65% average in the last two years, South African citizenship and Cape Town-based availability.
This stream may be a strong fit for graduates interested in customer-focused business areas, financial controls and audit exposure within a large financial services group.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Choose the stream that matches your qualification most closely. Recruiters often screen graduate applications quickly, so your CV should make it easy to see your degree, Honours status, average mark, citizenship and location availability without searching through several pages.
Who should consider the Technology and Cyber Risk stream?
The Technology and Cyber Risk stream is one of the most future-focused options in this intake.
It is designed for graduates who want to connect technology, data, analytics, AI, cyber risk and audit work in a real business environment.
Applicants should have a tertiary degree in Commerce, Engineering or Science, with examples including Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Analytics or similar fields. Candidates also need an Honours qualification or equivalent completed by the end of 2026, a minimum 65% average in the last two years, South African citizenship and Cape Town-based availability.
Successful candidates in this stream may work with teams involved in auditing AI models, assessing cloud security, using data analytics and visualisation, evaluating governance and technology processes, and learning how new technologies apply to audit work.
What are the general benefits of the programme?
The programme offers graduate development in a structured professional environment.
Successful candidates can expect exposure to:
- Continuous coaching and development
- Professional learning opportunities
- Work aligned to future-focused roles
- A structured programme linked to professional growth
- Practical experience in internal audit environments
- Long-term career-building exposure
Old Mutual’s graduate programme also highlights business knowledge, project-based involvement, on-the-job training and access to short courses through its Learning & Development Centre of Excellence.
What requirements should candidates check before submitting?
Applicants should check the requirements for their chosen stream carefully.
Most streams require:
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Honours or equivalent completed by the end of 2026
- Minimum 65% average in the last two years
- South African citizenship
- Availability in the required city for that stream
- Strong communication and problem-solving ability
- Self-drive, accountability and the ability to handle change
For Technology and Cyber Risk, a strong interest in technology, automation, analytics and AI is especially important.
How can candidates submit their application?
Applications must be completed through the correct official online application portal for the chosen stream.
Use the relevant portal below:
- General Internal Audit: Submit through the official online application portal
- OM Insure: Submit through the official online application portal
- PF Life & Customer: Submit through the official online application portal
- Technology and Cyber Risk: Submit through the official online application portal
Applicants should select the stream that best matches their qualification and career interest.
When do applications close?
Applications for the listed Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme Trainee Internal Auditor opportunities close on 17 May 2026 at 23:59.
Candidates should submit before the closing time to avoid last-minute technical issues on the application portal.
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Final Thoughts
The Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme 2026 offers a strong entry point for graduates who want to build a career in internal audit.
With four specialist streams available, candidates can choose the pathway that best fits their academic background, whether that is internal auditing, insurance, law, risk, finance, technology, data, analytics or cyber risk.
Applicants should prepare an updated CV, check their academic average, confirm their Honours or equivalent status, and submit through the correct official online application portal before the closing date.
