Old Mutual Grad Hackathon 2024 | Cash prize of R100 000 for recent grads and final-year students
Applications are now open for the Old Mutual Graduate Hackathon 2024. Unleash your potential, showcase your talents and unlock new levels of innovation.
Closing date: Friday 28 June 2024 (23:59)
Locations:
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Durban
About the Old Mutual 2024 Hackathon
The 2024 in-person Hackathon runs from 14 to 16 August 2024. Please submit your application by 28 June 2024 and be one of the students to participate in this awesome event.
Limited spots are available! Discover what it is to be part of something purposeful. Apply now to secure your place and embark on an epic tech journey.
Minimum requirements
What are the minimum requirements?
- Final year students studying towards an IT, Digital & Data Analytics related qualification at a South African university.
- Recently graduated and current graduates with an IT, Digital & Data Analytics related qualification from a South African university.
Hardware Requirements:
- Laptop and charger
- Computer peripheral (e.g., mouse, keyboard, external monitor – optional)
- Reliable internet connectivity will be provided by Old Mutual via their wi-fi
- Hackathon participants need to be available for the full in person Hackathon period i.e. 09:00 SAST on 14 August to 18:00 SAST on 16 August 2024.
The Hackathon Process
Applications for the Hackathon must be submitted by 28 June 2024. The selection process will consist of four rounds:
- Round 1: All applications will undergo a screening process.
- Round 2: Successful candidates will be required to complete two online assesments.
- Round 3: Successful candidates from round two will be invited for a pre-screening interview.
- Round 4: Successful candidates from round three will be invited to participate in the Assessment Centres to take place in the following locations: Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. This will be the last step in the screening process.
A final selection of the 30 Hackathon participants will be notified via email and invited to attend the compulsory Pre-Hackathon Preparation event on 05 August 2024 from 09:00 – 15:00.
The selected 30 participants will get a chance to participate in an immersive experience solving real challenges through technology for Old Mutual from 14 -16 August 2024 and would need to be available for all three days (72 hours).
The 30 participants will be split into six teams of five members each for the duration of the Hackathon. All six teams will get an opportunity to present their ideas to a judging panel on 16 August 2024.
The panel of judges will evaluate the presented ideas based on a predetermined criteria, and subsequently announce the winning team. Members of the winning team will equally share the cash prize of R 100 000.
Prizes to be won
After the Hackathon, get ready to claim a victory that will elevate your tech journey. We’ve got rewards that will inspire and empower you to reach new heights in the world of tech.
The overall cash prize is R100 000, which will be split equally among the winning team members/group which will be made of 5 members per team.
Participants of the Hackathon could also stand a chance to be employed at Old Mutual. This is subject to our recruitment policies.
By agreeing to participate in the hackathon you also agree to be considered for the Old Mutual Graduate Programme 2024.
How to Apply
You apply online for this exceptional graduate opportunity. Here is an easy guide for you to apply:
- Visit the Old Mutual Grad Hackathon portal.
- Read through the Graduate Hackathon opportunity specs, requirements and details. Should you meet the requirements, proceed to apply.
Should you be successful in the initial phases of the screening assessments, then you will be invited to participate in the in – person assessment centers taking place in one of the following regions, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
Applications close Friday 28 June 2024 (23:59)
