Amathuba Wealth Management Learnership at Old Mutual

Old Mutual is offering an exceptional career development opportunity through the Amathuba Learnership Programme based in Johannesburg. This comprehensive 12-month learnership is specifically tailored for driven, ambitious, and talented young South Africans seeking to establish a long-term professional career in the financial services sector. Successful candidates will gain formal workplace exposure alongside structured theoretical training, ultimately leading to an accredited and FSP-recognized Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification. This pathway unlocks high-demand career trajectories including underwriting, insurance brokerage, investment consulting, and personal financial advisory roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in a structured 12-month blended learning curriculum encompassing both classroom theory and practical workplace application.

• Maintain, complete, and submit a comprehensive learnership logbook detailing daily tasks, milestones, and workplace competencies achieved.

• Acquire comprehensive operational understanding of financial services legislation, compliance standards, risk mitigation, and corporate business ethics.

• Support daily branch and departmental operations by processing documentation, engaging with clients, and assisting experienced financial advisors.

• Collaborate with assigned professional mentors to track personal performance targets and meet developmental goals.

• Actively participate in Old Mutual Corporate Social Investment (CSI) community initiatives and organizational culture programmes.

• Build foundational expertise across varied financial products, asset management concepts, and client relationship management strategies.

Why Join the Company

As a leading African financial services group with a rich heritage spanning over 175 years, Old Mutual provides an inclusive, supportive, and high-performance environment designed to empower emerging talent. Participants in the Amathuba Learnership benefit from direct mentorship by seasoned industry leaders, formal continuous professional development, and practical career stepping stones within a globally respected financial powerhouse. Old Mutual is deeply committed to youth empowerment, diversity, and creating lasting socioeconomic value across South Africa.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the entry criteria are encouraged to submit their formal application online before the intake commences on 01 October 2026. Please ensure your submission includes an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copy of your Grade 12 / Matric results, and a certified copy of your South African Identity Document.

Reference: JR-83445

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• Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 30 years old.

• Currently unemployed and not registered for or studying towards any qualification at an educational institution.

• Must have successfully passed Grade 12 (Matric) or hold an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

• Minimum of 50% in English (Home Language or First Additional Language).

• Minimum of 50% in an Official Second Language.

• Minimum of 50% in Mathematics (Pure Maths) or Mathematical Literacy.

• Must not have previously participated in or completed a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 learnership programme.

• Available and committed to commence the programme full-time on 01 October 2026.

• Strong interpersonal, effective communication, and active listening skills.

• Demonstrated learning agility, accountability, problem-solving ability, and customer focus.