The Old Mutual company is now accepting applications for its 2025 academic year Accounting bursary program. The Old Mutual Accounting Bursary is aimed at young individuals passionate about making a career in chartered accounting for themselves.
Old Mutual is South Africa’s most well-established and biggest financial services provider, providing services to individuals and businesses. The company’s personal finance solutions include a range of insurance cover options and savings plans for individuals, including financial planning; retirement planning; education planning; savings and investments; disability and severe illness cover; wills and trusts; short-term insurance life insurance, and funeral cover.
About The Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Program
The Old Mutual Bursary will be awarded for Accounting Science (Chartered Accounting Stream) studies, at any of these selected institutions: University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Free State, University of Fort Hare, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of South Africa, Rhodes University, North West University, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
The Old Mutual bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, study materials, accommodation in residence, and a return flight home (if studying outside of your hometown). Students will also have the chance to partake in vacation work, during the holidays.
Trainees will receive broad exposure in all spheres of finance as prescribed by SAICA. Bursary recipients will be exposed to accounting and external reporting, management decision-making and control, financial management, risk management, governance, and taxation.
What an Accounting Career Involves
- Managing financial systems and budgets
- Undertaking financial audits
- Providing financial advice
- Preparation of financial reports and documents
- Maintaining investment records
- Reviewing possible financial risk
- Providing professional opinions and advice to companies regarding financial decisions
- Management or business roles
Application Requirements For Old Mutual Bursary
Applicants must meet the criteria below before applying. Below are the application requirements for the Old Mutual Bursary;
Matric students/ students not yet studying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be under 21 years old
- You must be currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
- You must NOT have completed any post-matric qualifications
- You must intend on studying towards an undergraduate Accounting Science (Chartered Accounting Stream) qualification
- You must have applied to study at one of the following tertiary institutes: University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Free State, University of Fort Hare, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of South Africa (UNISA), Rhodes University, North West University, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy) in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for English HL or 70% for English FAL in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for all other subjects in Matric
University Student’s Criteria:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be under 25 years old
- You must have completed the Matric
- You must be studying towards an undergraduate Accounting Science (Chartered Accounting Stream) qualification
- You must be studying at one of the following tertiary institutes: University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Free State, University of Fort Hare, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of South Africa (UNISA), Rhodes University, North West University, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for core modules (Financial Accounting, Taxation, Management Accounting, Auditing)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for all modules
How to Apply for The Old Mutual Accounting Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Application 2025
(Reference: JR-53395)
Applicants will be required to Create an Account before they can log in and apply.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Proof of acceptance or conditional acceptance at the University, if applicable
- Full academic transcript, if currently studying
- NBT statement, if applicable
- Curriculum Vitae
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Closing Date for The Old Mutual Accounting Bursary
30 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
Contact Details
If you have any inquiries or require support, the institution’s help center is readily available to address your concerns. Feel free to reach out and connect with the dedicated team at the specified address for prompt and efficient assistance.
Early Careers team
Email: earlycareers@oldmutual.com
