Graduate (Broker Academy)

Old Mutual South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is offering an internal Black Broker Internship for unemployed graduates. This program will equip you with essential broker activities including lead generation, networking, and product knowledge. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience while contributing to various broker functions.

Qualifications

• Accredited Matric Certificate with 50% in Math and English.
• Tertiary qualification recognized by FSCA preferred.
• Unemployed Graduates/Interns must apply.

Responsibilities

• Engage in lead generation and cold calling activities.
• Attend various training sessions and submit weekly performance feedback.
• Participate in team meetings and manage external events.

Skills

Customer focus

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Oral communication

Entrepreneurship/business-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Grade 12

NQF Level 6

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

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

Responsibilities:

• This internal Black Broker Internship programme will expose graduates/interns to the full suite of Broker activities within Old Mutual Insure, including:
• Lead Generation
• Cold calling
• Canvassing (door-to-door)
• Sourcing of Partnerships and Collaborations
• Networking and managing external events

Admin and Housekeeping duties:

• Ongoing learning and acquiring of Product knowledge (e-learning assessments, attendance at scheduled classes/internal training)
• Attend compulsory performance check-in sessions in the afternoons (daily)
• Attend various "Peer to Peer" training sessions (every Friday)
• Attend product and underwriting training sessions (ad hoc)
• Attend and participate in the morning team meetings (daily, weekly in some regions)
• Submit weekly performance and sales feedback (every Friday)

Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Grade 12
• Unemployed Graduates / Interns
• Must possess an accredited Matric Certificate with at least 50% in Math and English
• Post Matric, Tertiary qualification recognized by FSCA (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting, Business Accounting, Business Informatics, Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance & Risk Management, Bachelor of Accountancy, or Bachelor of Business Administration)
• Minimum qualification is NQF Level 6
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license preferred
• Must be based in KZN

Internship Programme Requirements:

• Proactive problem solver and resilient under pressure
• Entrepreneurship/business-driven mindset
• Ability to work independently (self-starter)
• Face-to-face engagement skills
• Relationship and networking orientation
• Not registered for other Internship or Bursary programmes through INSETA or any SETA
• Not studying or planning to study in 2025/6
• Clear credit and criminal record

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Customer focus
• Collaboration
• Leading with influence
• Innovation
• Personal mastery
• Execution

Skills:

Business case development, client needs analysis, customer complaint management, customer service and delivery, data compilation, creative solutions development, information evaluation, knowledge management, legal practices, oral communication, service to sales, solution analysis.

Education:

Bachelor of Commerce (required)

Author your story with Old Mutual.

The appointment will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit.

The Old Mutual Story!