ABOUT THE COMPANY – SHOPRITE
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.
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 are looking for students who want to work for one of the biggest retail companies in South Africa. If you’re looking for a lifetime opportunity and a company in which you can grow and learn about a diverse range of inspirational brands, this bursary may just be for you. Shoprite offers brilliant opportunities for its employees and has a passion for its staff and customers!
This Bursary Scheme is aimed at attracting and funding future Innovative Programmers who have a passion and a vision for ensuring dynamic outputs in an area known for ongoing change.
Bursaries are available within the following fields of study:
- Logistics/ Supply Chain (for 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd year students)
- Retail Business Management (for 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd year/ BTech students)
- BPharm (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):
Logistics/ Supply Chain students:
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%
- If currently studying: achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
Retail Business Management students:
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Studying OR intend on studying towards one of the following qualifications: National Diploma Retail Business or equivalent
- If currently in Matric: achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
- If currently studying: achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
BPharm students:
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric
- Intend on studying towards a BPharm qualification in 2020
- Achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be done online at:
https://shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse.aspx
https://shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse.aspx
Logistics/ Supply Chain (ref number: 190710-3)
Retail Business Management (ref number: 190709-4)
BPharm (ref number: 190710-4)
Retail Business Management (ref number: 190709-4)
BPharm (ref number: 190710-4)
You will first be required to Register an account on the Shoprite Careers 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
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
Logistics/ Supply Chain students: 30 September 2019.
Retail Business Management students: 30 September 2019.
Pharmacy students: 31 October 2019.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
Retail Business Management students: 30 September 2019.
Pharmacy students: 31 October 2019.
(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
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
List of Bursaries in South Africa that Open Year Around (No Deadline):
All these listed bursaries have not an exact deadline for application opening and closing. Students can submit the application throughout the year.
It highly advises that students who require funding for their study should seek out and apply for all available bursary programs in which they meet the eligibility and requirements.
