In 1979, the Shoprite Group was founded in a small town in South Africa by the acquisition of 8 Cape Town-based supermarkets. Today, Shoprite operates more than 270 stores across 16 countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
The company also owns almost 2000 corporate stores such as Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Checkers Liquor, Checkers MediRite, OK Furniture, OK Express, House & Home, Hungry Lion, Shoprite Liquor, Shoprite MediRite and Usave.
Apart from the corporate stores, The Shoprite Group also own 367 franchise brands stores across South Africa and Namibia, including: Friendly Stores, Friendly Liquor, Megasave, OK Foods, OK Minimark, OK Grocer, OK Value, Sentra and Enjoy.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Shoprite Group will be awarding bursaries within the following fields of study:
  • Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA): 10 positions available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students
  • Retail Business Management: 60 positions available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students
  • Logistics/ Supply Chain: 24 positions available for 1st, 2nd, 3rd year and Honours students
  • Information Technology: 24 positions available for 1st, 2nd, 3rd year and Honours students
  • BPharm: 5 positions available for 1st year students only)

MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SERVICE CONTRACT

The bursary ranges from R30 000 to R60 000, depending on the course of study and institution. They aim to cover tuition fees, prescribed books and an allowance for accommodation.
Please note that there is a mandatory work-back requirement – for every year that you are covered by the bursary programme, you will work at Shoprite for the equal amount of time.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – should you not receive feedback within 30 days, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
Accounting (CA Stream) students:
  • South African citizen
  • Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
  • Studying OR intend on studying towards a Accounting or BCompt qualification, leading to a CTA qualification
  • If currently in Matric: achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in the first semester
  • If currently studying: achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in the first semester and qualify for a registered articles program
Retail Business Management students:
  • South African citizen
  • Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
  • Studying OR intend on studying towards a Retail Business National Diploma qualification or equivalent
  • If currently in Matric: achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in the first semester
  • If currently studying: achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in the first semester
Logistics/ Supply Chain students:
  • South African citizen
  • Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
  • Studying OR intend on studying towards one of the following qualifications: BCom Logistics (Quantitative Management)/ BSc Operational Research/ related degree or qualification
  • If currently in Matric: achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in the first semester
  • If currently studying: achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in the first semester
Information Technology students:
  • South African citizen
  • Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
  • Studying OR intend on studying towards a 3 year IT qualification
  • If currently in Matric: achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in the first semester
  • If currently studying: achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in the first semester
BPharm students:
  • South African citizen
  • Currently in Matric
  • Intend on studying towards a BPharm qualification in 2021
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric first semester

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Applications must be done online at:
https://shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co/candidateapp/jobs/browse/
Accounting (ref number: SHO200110-4)
Retail Business Management (ref number: SHO200110-6)
Logistics / Supply Chain (ref number: SHO200110-3)
Information Technology (ref number: SHO200110-5)
BPharm (ref number: SHO200110-2)
You will first be required to Register an account on the Shoprite bursary portal here:
https://shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co/candidateapp/register/
Once you have created an account, you may Login here:
https://shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co/candidateapp/login/
You may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation when applying online (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Latest tertiary academic record, if at tertiary level (certified copy)

CLOSING DATE

30 June 2020.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Shoprite Holdings directly:
Head Office
Tel: 021 980 4000
*Read the FAQ’s before contacting Shoprite: https://shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Content/FAQ-s_-_Applying_for_a_Bursary