About
About
Shoprite Holdings is Africa’s largest food retailer (Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, OK Furniture, House & Home, Sixty60 delivery). Founded 1979 in Cape Town; SA head office Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape. Sector: Retail & FMCG. Size: 170,000+ employees across Africa (Shoprite Holdings careers page, 2026).
Entry routes
- Stores (cashier, packer, deli/bakery/butchery, supervisor): typically Grade 10-12, SA citizen/PR, 18+. Ongoing – new stores open regularly.
- Distribution centres (general worker, driver, forklift, trainee manager): licence/medical where relevant. Ongoing.
- ShopriteX/offices (IT, data, finance, HR, marketing): degree/diploma + experience. Ongoing.
- Youth: Retail Readiness Programme (limited experience), YES initiative, bursaries, supply-chain graduate programme. Seasonal intakes – check portal.
Programmes
- Graduate (supply chain and commercial): degree in supply chain/logistics/industrial engineering or related; typical intake early year; closing varies by advert (example 2026 advert closed 30 Sep).
- Learnership/RRP: youth with matric or less; intakes through the year.
- Bursary: students in retail-related fields; apply via careers page when open.
- Internship/YES: 12-month work experience for unemployed youth 18-35; intakes vary.
What to expect
Locations: stores nationwide plus Western Cape offices/DCs. Common roles: store teams, drivers, DC staff, buyers, IT/data. Note: store hiring often runs through apply.shoprite.jobs (register, complete assessment, join talent pool) and many staff are hired within a few kilometres of home. Progression: cashier/packer to supervisor to store manager to area manager; DC worker to trainee manager.
How to apply
Stores: WhatsApp ‘hello’ to the number on Shoprite Holdings careers or apply at apply.shoprite.jobs. Offices: same careers page. Never pay to apply.
FAQs
How do I apply for a Shoprite store job?
Register at apply.shoprite.jobs, complete the assessment, and join the talent pool – or WhatsApp ‘hello’ to the number on the careers page and select store jobs.
Do I need experience to work at Shoprite?
No. The Retail Readiness Programme and YES initiative are designed for youth with little or no experience.
Does Shoprite offer bursaries?
Yes, student bursaries are listed among the youth opportunities on the careers page – check for open applications.
How long does a Shoprite application take?
Timelines vary by role and store needs; you will be contacted if you move to the next stage after assessment.
Last verified: 18 September 2026. Sources: shopriteholdings.co.za/careers, apply.shoprite.jobs.
