Old Mutual Vacancies South Africa: Finance Jobs in 2026

Old Mutual is one of South Africa's largest financial services groups, offering insurance, savings, investments, and banking to millions of individuals and businesses. With roots going back to 1845, it is among the oldest and most recognised financial institutions in Africa. To apply for a vacancy, submit your application through the official Old Mutual careers portal before the closing date. This guide explains the types of roles available, the entry-level routes, and how to prepare a strong application.

What Old Mutual does and who it hires

Old Mutual operates across four main business units in South Africa: Old Mutual Insure (short-term insurance), Old Mutual Life and Savings (long-term insurance and investment products), Old Mutual Investments (asset management), and Old Mutual Finance (lending and banking services). Each unit runs its own recruitment needs but all advertise through the central careers portal.

Because it serves retail customers, small businesses, and large institutions, Old Mutual employs a wide range of profiles, from client-facing financial advisers to actuaries, software developers, and claims specialists.

The most common Old Mutual vacancies

Roles that appear regularly include:

• Financial advisers and planners - advising retail clients on insurance, savings, and investments
• Client service consultants - supporting customers in branches and by telephone
• Call centre agents - in both inbound and outbound teams
• Claims processors and administrators - handling insurance and investment claims
• Data analysts and BI specialists - working across the group's large data sets
• Software developers and IT engineers - for internal systems and digital products
• Actuaries and risk professionals - in both insurance and investments
• Compliance and legal specialists
• HR, finance, and corporate support roles

Graduate programmes and learnerships

Old Mutual runs structured graduate development programmes for recent graduates in actuarial science, finance, economics, IT, and commerce. These typically last 12 to 24 months and provide mentored exposure across business units, with many participants converting to permanent roles.

For those earlier in their careers, Old Mutual and the Financial Sector Education and Training Authority (FASETA) offer learnerships in financial services, providing an NQF qualification alongside practical work experience in a financial environment.

Where Old Mutual jobs are based

The group's South African head office is in Cape Town. Its largest single office is in Pinelands, Cape Town, but it also has major operations in Sandton, Johannesburg and offices in Pretoria, Durban, and other cities. Financial adviser roles are spread across branches and tied adviser networks nationwide, including many smaller towns.

How to apply and stand out

The application process for most Old Mutual roles starts on the company's careers portal. Create your profile, attach your CV, qualifications, and ID, and apply before the closing date. Corporate and specialist roles are competitive.

For client-facing roles such as financial adviser or client consultant, a short video introduction through CazVid can help you demonstrate your communication skills and professionalism before the interview. Record a 30 to 60 second clip that explains your financial services interest, any relevant experience, and why you want to work at Old Mutual. Apply via the CazVid jobs page or upload your video resume to be discovered by financial services recruiters.

Related South Africa job guides

• Standard Bank careers South Africa
• FNB vacancies South Africa
• Absa vacancies South Africa
• Accounting jobs in South Africa
• Companies hiring in South Africa
• Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Old Mutual vacancies in South Africa? Apply through Old Mutual's official careers portal on its website. Search by job category, location, or keyword, then create a profile, upload your CV, and submit your application before the closing date. Old Mutual never charges a fee to apply, so any request for payment is a scam.

What jobs does Old Mutual hire for in South Africa? Old Mutual recruits financial advisers and planners, client service consultants, call centre agents, claims processors, data analysts, software developers, actuaries, risk and compliance specialists, HR professionals, and graduates across its insurance, investments, banking, and corporate divisions.

Does Old Mutual offer graduate programmes and learnerships? Yes. Old Mutual runs structured graduate development programmes in actuarial science, finance, IT, and business, as well as learnerships in financial services for people who are starting their careers or reskilling. These often lead to permanent roles within the group.

Where is Old Mutual based and where are its jobs in South Africa? Old Mutual's South African head office is in Cape Town, with major operations in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and regional branches and financial adviser offices across the country. Most corporate and specialist roles are based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

Hiring for finance, insurance, or client service roles yourself? Post a job on CazVid and review video applications quickly. For more career tips in the South African jobs market, visit the CazVid blog.