Website Old Mutual
Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people.
Old Mutual invites graduates to apply for Chartered Accounting Bursaries for SAICA-accredited universities across South Africa. Old Mutual’s Chartered Accounting Bursary supports high-achieving learners committed to pursuing a career in Chartered Accounting. The programme includes full financial support, vacation work, networking opportunities, personal development, and guaranteed employment through the Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Training (OMCAT) Programme after graduation.
What the Bursary Covers
- Full tuition fees
- Study materials, meals, accommodation in residence
- Return flights home (if studying away from hometown)
- Ongoing financial and academic support
- Performance incentives for top-performing students
- Vacation work, mentorship, and networking opportunities
- Employment placement after graduation
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have at least:
- 70% for Mathematics
- 60% for English Home Language or 70% for English First Additional Language
- Be accepted or conditionally accepted to one of the following SAICA-accredited institutions:
- Nelson Mandela University
- North-West University
- Rhodes University
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Cape Town
- University of Fort Hare
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Pretoria
- University of South Africa
- University of the Free State
- University of the Western Cape
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Milpark Business School
- Be committed to joining the OMCAT Programme
Required Documents
Prepare the following for upload:
- One-page CV
- Completed Bursary Motivation Form
- Grade 10–12 school reports
- Matric certificate (if available)
- University acceptance/conditional acceptance letter (if available)
- Full academic transcript (for university students only)
- Certified copy of your ID
Parental/guardian consent is required if you are under 18.
Preference is given to previously disadvantaged individuals, under-represented groups, and candidates with financial need.