Checkers created 66 new jobs with the opening of its supermarket in Olivewood Lifestyle Centre, Kempton Park.

This store offers customers a convenient shopping experience with an in-store Starbucks and several fresh food departments including a Meat Market, Hold & Cold Foods Deli, Bakery, and Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.

Customers can also save time by making use of the in-store Money Market counter. Services include money transfers, buying lotto tickets, paying municipal bills, topping up data, airtime or electricity, purchasing gift cards or savings stamps, buying bus, airline or event tickets, taking out insurance, and even getting a credit report.

Checkers Olivewood is managed by seasoned branch manager, Beaves Van Der Mescht, who joined the retailer in 1999.

The new store’s trading hours are:

• Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 –20:00
• Saturdays: 08:00 – 19:00
• Sundays: 08:00 –18:00