Job: Governance, Risk & Compliance Graduate

Company : Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual invites graduates to join its Governance, Risk & Compliance Internship Programme in Johannesburg. The role focuses on building skills in risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal audit through a blend of theoretical and practical experience.

Selected candidates will support development of risk strategies, assist with compliance monitoring, and participate in audits while collaborating with multiple teams to strengthen governance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• South African matric with Math/Math Lit and 2 languages.
• 3-year qualification (NQF6 equivalent) in Risk, Compliance and/or Internal Audit with at least 60%.
• Preference for candidates from previously disadvantaged communities.
• South African citizenship, medical certificate for disabled candidates.
• No more than 1 year of work experience, clear credit and criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting compliance with laws and regulations.
• Participate in audits and assessments to uphold governance standards.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks across units.
• Contribute to design and enforcement of compliance policies.

Education

3-year qualification (NQF6 equivalent) in Risk, Compliance, and/or Internal Audit with a minimum of 60% final average

Job description

Old Mutual's Governance, Risk & Compliance Graduate Programme is a strategic initiative to develop a sustainable pool of talented individuals who will contribute to the company's goals in areas such as risk management, compliance, and internal audit. The program offers a mix of theoretical training and practical, on-the-job experience, enabling graduates to support Old Mutual in maintaining effective governance, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of risk management strategies
• Assist in monitoring and reporting compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Participate in audits and assessments to ensure governance standards are upheld
• Collaborate with different teams to identify and mitigate risks across business units
• Contribute to the design and enforcement of compliance policies and procedures
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving risk and compliance practices

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen with a Matric Certificate (including Math/Math Literacy and 2 languages)
• A 3-year qualification (NQF6 equivalent) in Risk, Compliance, and/or Internal Audit with a minimum of 60% final average
• Preference is given to candidates from previously disadvantaged communities
• South African citizenship
• Medical certificate required for disabled candidates
• No more than 1 year of work experience
• Clear Credit and Criminal record

Hiring organization

Old Mutual

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa