Careers that matter
The Shoprite Group takes pride in being the largest private sector employer in South Africa and a leading employer in Africa. Our over 153 000 employees are undoubtedly the heroes in our success story, and investing in our people forms part of the Group’s purpose and values.
We focus on attracting, developing and retaining a loyal and committed workforce, dedicated to the Group’s culture, innovative ways of thinking and organisational objectives.
Together we uplift our nation.
Work at our stores
A wide range of store-environment positions are also available in our operations, including food, furniture, financial and cellular retailing. If you’d like to work in an environment where you’ll be valued, send a WhatsApp message to 0872405709 and select Job Opportunities, or click below
Youth opportunities
If you’re ambitious and serious about your future, our youth opportunities will set you on the path to success. Opportunities include our Retail Readiness Programme (RRP), Youth Employment Services (YES) Initiative and bursaries to study in several academic fields.
With these initiatives, we ulift our nation by actively contributing to the skills development of the next generation of South Africa and help the youth build long-term careers
Retail Readiness Programme (RRP)
This skills programme provides young people without previous work experience, with the basic skills to work in a retail environment.
The programme comprises of five weeks of practical training and two weeks theory.
Successful participants receive NQF level 3 qualifications upon completion of the programme.
WHO CAN APPLY?
South African youth between 18 and 34 years with no previous work experience.
REQUIREMENTS
A South African Matric or an equivalent qualification.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a WhatsApp to 087 240 5709 and select Job Opportunities
Submit your CV at the nearest Shoprite, Checkers, or (YES)
Youth Employment Services (YES)
The Youth Employment Service is a business-driven initiative with government and labour that builds economic pathways for youth to help reduce unemployment.
The programme provides 12 months on-the-job training where participants are exposed to various parts of the retail business.
On completion of the programme, sucessfull YES learners are skilled to work in retail or start their own retail business.
WHO CAN APPLY?
South African youth between 18 and 34 years.
REQUIREMENTS
A South African Matric or equivalent qualification
A Retail Readiness Progamme (RRP) qualification
HOW TO APPLY
Send a WhatsApp to 087 240 5709 and select Job Opportunities
Submit your CV at the nearest Shoprite, Checkers, or Usave supermarkets
Bursary opportunities
Our comprehensive bursaries support students studying or intending to study a variety of scarce skills, providing financial assistance towards tuition and on-campus accommodation.
Bursaries are also linked to work-back agreements – ensuring job opportunities upon graduation.
Students enrolled for degree studies in criminology, accounting, information technology, retail business management and more can apply for a bursary.
Applications open in February and again in July of each year for study in the following academic year.
WHO CAN APPLY?
South African youth under 27 years
Registered for undergraduate or post graduate degree study at an accredited university
REQUIREMENTS
Bursaries are offered across various categories of study. Each field has its own qualifying criteria.
Please visit the individual bursary pages for more information or to apply online.
https://shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co/candidateapp/jobs/browse/
Being part of the Shoprite team
With over 153 000 employees across the African continent, Shoprite is an employer of choice.
We take pride in being an innovation-driven company with a strong hire-to-retire model and work hard to attract, retain and reward a talented and diverse workforce that take pride in their jobs. The Group is also committed to respecting and protecting human rights in its operations and business dealings.
With a core focus on upliftment, we invest in and provide continuous training and upskilling opportunities by embracing lifelong learning through e-learning programmes and other means to enable our people to reach their full potential.