Shoprite Bursary Programme 2025. There are x120 bursaries available!

Bursary Highlights

Applications are still open for the Shoprite Bursary Programme 2025. There are x120 bursaries open for application.

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

The Shoprite 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. 

General requirements

• South African youth under 27 years
• Registered for undergraduate or post-graduate degree study at an accredited university

Students enrolled for degree studies in criminology, accounting, information technology, retail business management and more can apply for a bursary. 

Available bursary opportunities

Bursaries are offered across various categories of study. Each field has its own qualifying criteria.

Data Science Bursary x10 posts

Reference Number	SHO240131-8
Opportunity	Bursary: Data Science
Number of bursaries available	10

Shoprite has successfully started its very own Data Science Academy, producing top-level specialists in the field of data science. Successful applicants will join the pipeline for the academy.

Requirements

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Quantitative Management (or similar quantitative degree), Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Engineering
• 60%+ Aggregate
• Minimum 65% in Mathematics (from 2nd year of study)
• Students in 2nd to 4th academic year/Honours
• SA citizen
• 27 years old and younger

Information Technology Bursary x10 posts

Reference Number	SHO240627-7
Opportunity	Bursary: Information Technology/Systems
Number of bursaries available	10

The Bursary aims at attracting and funding talented Systems/Functional Analysis students to join Shoprite Group. Shoprite has successfully started its very own SAP Academy, producing top-level specialists in the field of System Analysis.

Requirements:

• BSc/BCom majoring in Information Technology/Systems Analysis.
• Students in 2nd, 3rd or 4th academic year
• 60%+ academic aggregate
• SA citizen
• 27 years old and younger

Food Sciences Bursary x10 posts

Reference Number	SHO240131-12
Opportunity	Bursary: Food Sciences
Number of bursaries available	10

The Bursary aims at attracting and funding talented students in the Food Science field to become part of our Fresh Foods/Freshmark team after completion of their studies.

Requirements:

• Food Technology (Food Tech) or Food Science degree
• 60%+ Aggregate
• 2nd, 3rd or 4th academic year
• SA citizen
• 27 years old and younger

Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary x10 posts

Reference Number	SHO240627-8
Opportunity	Bursary: Supply Chain & Logistics
Number of bursaries available	10

The Bursary aims at attracting and funding future Logistics and Supply Chain specialists to join the leading, fast-moving consumer goods retailer in Africa on distribution and related activities.

Requirements:

• BCom in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/BSc Operational Research, Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management
• 60%+ Aggregate
• 2nd, 3rd or 4th academic year
• SA citizen
• 27 years old and younger

Retail Business Management Bursary x60 posts

Reference Number	SHO240627-3
Opportunity	Bursary: Retail Business Management
Number of bursaries available	60

The Bursary aims at attracting and funding future Trainee Retail Managers who want to follow the exciting management career in the largest retailer in Africa.

The Shoprite bursary is a stepping stone into our company and guarantees you a career with the group upon the successful completion of your course.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Retail Business Management
• 65%+ Aggregate
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th (Advanced Diploma) academic year
• South African citizen
• 27 years old and younger

Accounting Bursary x10 posts

Reference Number	SHO240131-16
Opportunity	Bursary: Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)
Number of bursaries available	10

The Shoprite Bursary aims to attract and fund talented Chartered Accounting students to become part of the Company’s Finance team after the completion of their studies.

The Shoprite SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme provides trainees with exposure to the commerce industry across the business, academic support and is mentored by our management team to ensure that we develop well-rounded CAs.

If you are still searching for the Training Office that is the right fit for you, apply today or reach out to find out more about our SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream) degree
• 65%+ Aggregate
• Minimum 65% in Accounting, Taxation and Auditing
• 2nd, 3rd and 4th academic year/ PGDA / CTA
• SA citizen
• 27 years old and younger

Biological and Agricultural Sciences Bursary x10 posts

Reference Number	SHO240131-13
Opportunity	Bursary: Biological and Agricultural Sciences
Number of bursaries available	10

The Bursary aims at attracting and funding talented students in the Biological and Agricultural Sciences field to become part of our Freshmark team after completion of their studies.

As a Graduate, you will be joining the largest distributor of grocery products in Africa.

Requirements

• BSc Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Botany, Zoology, Genetics and Biotechnology, and any Agricultural degree
• 60%+ Aggregate
• 2nd, 3rd or 4th academic year
• SA citizen
• 27 years old and younger

How to Apply

Please view more information and apply for the appropriate bursary using the suitable link:

1. Biological and Agricultural Sciences Bursary x10 posts
2. Retail Business Management Bursary x60 posts
3. Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary x10 posts
4. Information Technology Bursary x10 posts
5. Food Sciences Bursary x10 posts
6. Data Science Bursary x10 posts
7. Accounting Bursary x10 posts

These links take you to the individual bursary pages where you’ll find more information or access to apply online.

Please contact Shoprite via email if you have any queries: [email protected]