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The Shoprite Group is committed to investing in South Africa's youth. Our comprehensive bursary opportunities provide crucial support for training and education in various academic fields. Beyond our highly sought-after bursaries, other pivotal initiatives like the Retail Readiness Programme (RRP), the Youth Employment Services (YES) initiative, and a range of graduate programmes, directly address youth unemployment.
If you're young, ambitious, and serious about your future, one of these programmes or a Shoprite bursary could set you on the path to success.
Retail Readiness Programme (RRP)
This skills programme provides young people, who are without previous work experience, with the basic skills to work in a retail environment.
It comprises of three weeks of theory and four weeks in-store practical training, and successful participants receive a NQF level 2 certificate upon completion.
WHO CAN APPLY?
South African youth between 18 and 34 years. No previous work experience required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A South African Grade 10 pass or equivalent, however a matric qualification is advantageous.
HOW TO APPLY
- Send a WhatsApp message with "hello" to 072 773 4335 and select Our stores.
Youth Employment Services (YES)
The Youth Employment Service is a business-driven initiative with government and labour departments that builds economic pathways for youth to help reduce unemployment.
The programme provides 12 months of on-the-job training where participants are exposed to various parts of the retail business. On completion, successful 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A South African Grade 10 pass or equivalent, however, matric is advantageous, OR
- A Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) qualification
HOW TO APPLY
- Send a WhatsApp message with "hello" to 072 773 4335 and select Our stores.
Bursary opportunities
The Shoprite bursary programmes provide comprehensive support to students, covering tuition and on-campus accommodation to ease the cost of higher education.
Each bursary includes a work-back agreement, guaranteeing graduates job opportunities with the Shoprite Group - creating a secure pathway from study to career with one of South Africa’s leading retailers.
These bursaries focus on scarce and high-demand fields such as food science, chartered accounting, supply chain and logistics, biological and agricultural sciences, and retail business management. By aligning education with industry needs, Shoprite enhances employability and unlocks growth opportunities in retail and ecommerce.
Applications open twice a year, in February and July, for the following academic year.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR A SHOPRITE BURSARY?
- South African youth under 27 years
- Registered for undergraduate or post-graduate degree study at an accredited university
REQUIREMENTS
Shoprite bursaries are available in various categories of study, each with its own qualifying criteria.
For detailed requirements and to apply, visit the individual bursary pages.
Graduate opportunities
We offer recent graduates a range of programmes in diverse professional fields. These programmes include the necessary resources and support to help graduates succeed in their fields of expertise.
Graduates will work alongside industry specialists, gain insights into real-world challenges, and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
OUR TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Our training programmes include a three-year Trainee Accountant Programme (in preparation for the SAICA APC exam), and other graduate training programmes in one of our many academies, including our Technology and Buying (Foods and Non-Foods) Academies.
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Bursary related FAQs
To apply for a Shoprite bursary, you need to visit the individual bursary pages for more information or to apply online here.
You must be a South African youth under 27 years old. You also need to be registered for undergraduate or post-graduate degree study at an accredited university. Specific qualifying criteria vary depending on the category of study.
Applications for Shoprite bursaries open in February to April and again in July to September of each year for study in the following academic year.
Shoprite bursaries support students studying scarce skills. This includes degree studies in criminology, accounting, retail business management, food science, biological and agricultural sciences, and more. The fields of study are regularly updated. Please visit the individual bursary pages for detailed information.
The Shoprite bursary provides comprehensive financial assistance, including tuition fees, study materials, on-campus accommodation, and a monthly grocery allowance.
Yes, Shoprite bursaries are linked to work-back agreements, which ensures employment opportunities upon graduation.
Yes, bursaries are offered across various categories of study, and each field has its own specific qualifying criteria. You can visit the individual bursary pages for more detailed information.
Yes, the bursaries support students who are currently studying or enrolled to study a variety of scarce skills.
No, students registered for both undergraduate or post-graduate degree study at an accredited university can apply for a Shoprite bursary.
A work-back agreement means that in exchange for the financial assistance provided by the bursary, you agree to work for the Shoprite Group for a specified period after you graduate (every year you have a Shoprite bursary, you will be required to work back a year). This ensures you have a job opportunity upon completing your studies.