Old Mutual – Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026

Old Mutual is inviting unemployed young South Africans to apply for its Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026 in Pinelands, Cape Town, and Johannesburg.

The 12-month programme combines classroom learning with workplace experience and leads to an accredited, Financial Services Provider-recognised Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.

Important: Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old, unemployed, not studying at another institution and available to begin the programme on 1 October 2026.

At a glance

What the Amathuba Learnership offers

The Amathuba Learnership is intended for matriculants who have no work experience and want to begin developing a career in the financial-services industry.

Learners will complete a combination of structured classroom training and workplace experience over 12 months. Successful completion leads to a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification that is accredited and recognised within the financial-services sector.

The programme may provide a foundation for exploring financial-services career paths such as underwriting, financial advice and insurance brokerage. These are possible career directions rather than guaranteed positions after the learnership.

Programme structure and experience

• A 12-month workplace and classroom learning experience.
• Guidance from an allocated mentor.
• Completion of a programme logbook.
• Exposure to financial products and services.
• Exposure to financial-services legislation.
• Learning about workplace and business ethics.
• Practical on-the-job experience within Old Mutual.
• Participation in Corporate Social Investment projects.
• Development of professional workplace skills.
• An opportunity to obtain an accredited Wealth Management qualification.

Who can apply

• South African citizens.
• Applicants between 18 and 30 years old.
• Applicants who are currently unemployed.
• Applicants who are not studying towards another qualification at an educational institution.
• Applicants who have passed Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Applicants who have not previously completed or participated in a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 learnership.
• Applicants who meet the required Grade 12 subject percentages.
• Applicants who can begin the programme on 1 October 2026.
• Applicants who can participate in the full 12-month programme.

Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities, in accordance with Old Mutual’s Employment Equity Plan.

Required Grade 12 subjects and results

Applicants must have achieved all the following minimum results:

• English: at least 50%.
• An official second language: at least 50%.
• Pure Mathematics: at least 50%; or
• Mathematical Literacy: at least 50%.

The Mathematics requirement can therefore be met through either Pure Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, provided the applicant achieved at least 50%.

Applicants who do not meet the English, second-language and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy requirements should not claim that they do. Old Mutual instructs candidates to complete the application truthfully and accurately.

Previous study and learnership participation

Applicants must not currently be studying towards another qualification at another educational institution.

Applicants must also not have participated previously in a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 learnership. The advert does not state that participation in every other type of learnership automatically disqualifies an applicant.

Provide complete and accurate information about previous studies, qualifications and learnership participation when completing the Workday application.

Locations and work arrangement

The Workday vacancy lists two programme locations:

• Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape.
• Johannesburg, Gauteng.

The opportunity is classified as full-time and includes workplace and classroom activities. It is not advertised as a fully remote learnership.

The advert does not provide the exact Johannesburg workplace, training venues, working hours, transport arrangements, accommodation or relocation assistance.

Skills and competencies

• Accountability.
• Effective communication.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to manage complex information.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Planning and alignment.
• Commitment to self-development.
• Ability to improve work processes.
• Organisational awareness.
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Computer literacy.
• Numerical aptitude.
• Oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

Stipend and employment after the learnership

The official Workday vacancy and Old Mutual programme page do not state whether a stipend will be paid or provide information about the amount or benefits.

The programme lasts 12 months. Completing the learnership does not guarantee permanent employment, placement in a financial-services position or progression to another Old Mutual programme.

Documents to prepare

• A concise, updated CV, preferably presented as a clear one-page CV.
• Your certified Grade 12 results or certificate.
• Your South African identity document.
• Accurate details of your Grade 12 subjects and percentages.
• Information about any completed or incomplete qualifications.
• Accurate information about previous learnership participation.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Make sure that your documents are clear, correctly oriented and readable. Old Mutual states that incomplete applications will not be considered.

What to include on your CV

• Your full name and current contact details.
• Your residential area and province.
• Your Grade 12 completion year.
• Your Grade 12 subjects and results.
• Your citizenship status.
• Any school leadership, volunteer or community involvement.
• Computer and communication skills.
• Any completed or incomplete further qualifications.
• Accurate details of any previous learnerships or skills programmes.

Do not describe school projects, volunteering or informal activities as formal employment. The programme is specifically intended for matriculants without work experience.

Selection process

1. Eligible applicants complete the official Workday application.
2. Shortlisted candidates receive a link to complete Odyssey psychometric assessments.
3. Candidates who progress complete a Wamly one-way video interview.
4. Further shortlisted candidates attend a coffee chat or meet-and-greet with the relevant team.
5. Successful applicants receive learnership offers by the end of September 2026.
6. The learnership begins on 1 October 2026.

Participation in an assessment, video interview or meet-and-greet does not guarantee a learnership offer.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you are a South African citizen.
• Confirm that you are between 18 and 30 years old.
• Confirm that you are currently unemployed.
• Confirm that you are not studying at another educational institution.
• Check that you have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Check that you achieved at least 50% for English.
• Check that you achieved at least 50% for an official second language.
• Check that you achieved at least 50% for Pure Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
• Confirm that you have not previously participated in a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 learnership.
• Confirm that you can start on 1 October 2026.
• Prepare your CV, certified Matric results and identity document.
• Complete every required section of the Workday application.
• Submit before the closing time.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Old Mutual

Old Mutual is an African financial-services organisation offering solutions that include life insurance, savings, investments, asset management, banking, lending and other financial products for individual and corporate customers.

The Amathuba Learnership forms part of Old Mutual’s early-career development opportunities and is intended to help matriculants gain a recognised qualification and workplace experience.

Learn more through the official Old Mutual website and the official Amathuba Learnership page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply by 5 September 2026 where possible.
• Use a concise CV designed for a school leaver.
• Show your Grade 12 subjects and percentages clearly.
• Ensure that your certified documents are readable.
• Use a quiet location if invited to complete the video interview.
• Check your email and spam folder regularly after applying.
• Complete assessments only through links received from Old Mutual’s official recruitment process.
• Keep a copy or screenshot of your application confirmation.

Common application mistakes

• Applying while studying towards another qualification.
• Applying without meeting the minimum subject percentages.
• Failing to disclose previous Wealth Management learnership participation.
• Entering incorrect Grade 12 results.
• Uploading uncertified or unreadable results where certified results are required.
• Submitting an incomplete Workday application.
• Missing psychometric-assessment or video-interview emails.
• Assuming that the learnership is fully remote.
• Waiting until the final hours of the closing date to apply.

Scam warning

Apply only through Old Mutual’s official Workday recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, assessment, interview, training or learnership placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees selection in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the programme title is Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026.
• Confirm that the job requisition number is JR-83364.
• Upload your identity document and Matric results only through the secure official recruitment process.
• Treat unofficial WhatsApp messages, social-media accounts or email addresses requesting payment as suspicious.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified using Old Mutual’s live official Workday listing for the Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026, reference JR-83364, and Old Mutual’s official Amathuba programme page.

The official sources confirmed the two locations, 12-month duration, Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification, age criteria, citizenship requirement, Grade 12 subject percentages, selection process, starting date and closing time.

The official advert does not state the stipend, number of learners to be selected, exact working hours, training venues or guarantee permanent employment after the programme.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Old Mutual Workday application page below.
2. Confirm that the programme title is Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026.
3. Confirm that the job requisition number is JR-83364.
4. Confirm that the listed locations are Pinelands and Johannesburg.
5. Read the complete eligibility and programme information.
6. Select the option to apply.
7. Sign in to your Workday account or create a new account.
8. Complete your personal, education and eligibility information truthfully.
9. Upload your CV, certified Matric results and requested identity documentation.
10. Review your subject percentages and contact details.
11. Submit before 23:59 on the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 6 September 2026 at 23:59.

Applicants should submit by 5 September 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile creation, document-upload or technical problems.