In a space of just six years, Kimberly Soobramoney went from Trainee Accountant to Head of Financial Business Partners.

After completing her degree Liné Visser joined the graduate programme, which helped her prepare for the working environment.

The transition from student to working professional is challenging, that’s why the Group's graduate programme is so important.

Theisha Naick has learnt to persevere and recognise opportunities even when they present themselves in unexpected ways.

Jongikhaya Ngodwane did not think he would join Shoprite’s Data Science Academy when he found work as a shelf packer in 2018.

The learning curve was steep, but she overcame the obstacles and remains on course to become “an influential and inspiring” Chartered Accountant.

Siphosethu Bota, studying towards a degree in Retail Business Management, did not give up when his first application for a Shoprite bursary was unsuccessful.

Angelique Hendricks says the bursary awarded to her came at just the right time. Without it she would have dropped out of university in her first year.

Nomonde Mpondo’s retail management studies nearly came to a halt were it not for a bursary from Africa’s largest food retailer.

A passion for working with people coupled with an interest in science and biology is why Wanda Panya from East London hopes to become pharmacist.

Grace Kachoko dreamed of becoming a pharmacist in her local community of Amalinda in the Eastern Cape. Soon this dream will become a reality ... 

After juggling studies, work and being a single mom, Gill Hendricks has beaten the odds to become a qualified Chartered Accountant.