The application deadline was 21 August 2026.
Old Mutual South Africa is recruiting a Human Capital Intern in Pretoria on a six-month fixed-term contract. The Old Mutual Human Capital Internship 2026 is based within the Mass Foundation Cluster and supports general Human Resources activity across administration, people data, organisational development, employee engagement and change initiatives. The opportunity is aimed at a graduate with a Human Resources or Industrial Psychology degree who wants practical experience in a large financial-services organisation. The intern will work with HR Consultants and HR Business Partners while learning how people processes are delivered against business requirements.
Old Mutual Internship Overview
- Company: Old Mutual South Africa
- Position: Human Capital Intern
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Contract: 6-month fixed-term internship
- Requisition: JR-82624
- Field: Human Resources / Human Capital
- Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Human Capital Responsibilities
The intern provides administrative and generalist HR support within a processing environment. Old Mutual states that the role follows standardised processes and responds to administrative requirements in line with service-level parameters. This gives the intern exposure to the operational discipline required when HR requests, employee information and people processes need to be handled accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Provide administrative support in line with standard HR processes.
- Assist with analysis of HR data and recommendations for people interventions.
- Support HR Consultants and HR Business Partners with organisational development and employee-engagement initiatives.
- Assist with change initiatives where required.
- Support implementation of people-plan initiatives and HR processes in client areas.
- Help deliver the HR calendar according to agreed timelines.
- Work in line with HR controls and protocols.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants need a Human Resources or Industrial Psychology Degree. Relevant HR certifications or short courses are listed as advantageous rather than essential. Old Mutual also expects a basic understanding of Human Resources principles, labour laws and people practices. Familiarity with common HR processes such as onboarding and employee relations is useful, and previous exposure to HR software or systems is an advantage.
Skills Needed for the Role
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Organisation and time management.
- Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Professional handling of sensitive and confidential information.
- Problem solving and willingness to take initiative.
Working With HR Data and People Processes
One part of the internship involves supporting the analysis of HR data. In practice, this helps the intern learn how people information can be used to identify areas where HR interventions or process improvements may be needed. The role also connects data and administration with broader activity such as organisational development, employee engagement and change support.
The internship is individually accountable for delivering results through the intern’s own effort. That means the successful candidate will need to manage assigned work carefully, meet timelines and follow the controls used within the Human Capital function. Accuracy is particularly important when working with employee information or documentation that may be confidential.
Mass Foundation Cluster
The placement forms part of Old Mutual’s Mass Foundation Cluster, one of the organisation’s large customer-facing business segments. The cluster serves the low and emerging-middle income market and focuses on helping customers access financial solutions. Human Capital support within this type of business needs to align people processes with the needs of a large operational workforce and customer-facing environment.
What You Can Learn
A six-month Human Capital placement can provide a graduate with practical exposure to HR administration, HR data, onboarding-related processes, employee relations, organisational-development activity and the way HR Business Partners support business areas. It also offers experience working inside a regulated financial-services organisation where controls, confidentiality and consistent processes are important.
How to Apply
Applications are completed through Old Mutual’s official Workday careers portal. Search for requisition JR-82624 or open the Human Capital Intern vacancy directly.
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