ICT Graduate Trainee

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Our Tech Talent Incubator is aimed at graduates and postgraduate IT students seeking invaluable work experience and exposure in our IT business. Young Tech Talent will have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology to deliver results for our customers while earning certification in current and emerging technologies. Opportunities are available to graduates across our various Pan-African businesses - South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi.

Be part of Old Mutual IT

• Our key focus as an IT Business is to make an even greater difference in the way we enable Old Mutual’ s competitive growth in Zimbabwe and our Rest of Africa businesses.
• We drive innovation and leverage technology to deliver a better customer and intermediary experience.
• We aim to transform our wonderful Old Mutual brand through Technology and the development of Tech Talent.

What we offer

• An opportunity to acquire hand on technical experience across our various disciplines – Data Science, Cloud, DevOps, SecOps and Software Engineering.
• Rotational opportunities may be available depending on your area of expertise.
• An opportunity to earn certification in current and emerging technologies
• We will partner with you to craft a great career with Old Mutual that is in line with your career aspirations.
• Your voice is important to us and we will provide engagement platforms and tools to encourage meaningful dialogue.
• A great culture based on diversity and inclusion that forms a strong foundation of our values.
• Continuous coaching and development opportunities

Do you qualify to apply?

• Are you aged 26 or younger?
• Are you a Zimbabwean citizen?
• Are you able to work  / relocate to Harare?
• Have you achieved a minimum 65% average in your final year (across all subjects)?

• Have you completed and/or in your final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Degree in the following disciplines: Bcom Information system, Bcom (Honours) Information systems, BSc in IT systems, Bcom Computer Science, Degrees with Technology modules, Diploma in IT (3 years), Advanced Diploma in IT

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in one or more of the following languages would be advantageous - Java , C#, C++, HTML, Python

• You will go through the automated screening process
• Should you meet our requirements, you will be requested to complete screening assessments.
• If successful, you will proceed to upload the required documents – CV, ID and Academic transcripts in order to proceed to the next stage - psychometric assessments.
• If successful, we will review your profile / submissions and make a decision on whether to interview or not.

• Post the interviews; we will conduct background checks and make a final decision.

About Old Mutual

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.

What’s in it for you?

• We will partner with you to craft a great career with Old Mutual that is in line with your career aspirations
• Your voice is important to us and we will provide engagement platforms and tools to encourage meaningful dialogue
• You’ll be exposed to a great culture based on diversity and inclusion that forms a strong foundation of our values
• You’ll receive continuous coaching and development opportunities
• You’ll gain access to industry experts as mentors and coaches
• You’ll gain access to excellent learning and development opportunities
• You’ll have an opportunity to make a difference in the communities in which we operate
• You’ll benefit from a robust and structured programme

Where are the Old Mutual TechTalent graduate positions based?

• Zimbabwe

 

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Business, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Data Science, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Java (Programming Language), Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

Directs Work

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Closing Date

05 August 2026 , 23:59

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