The Shoprite Group is inviting ambitious students to apply for its sought-after bursary programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. 

Applications are open until 30 September 2025 – the final opportunity this year to benefit from the Group’s investment in future talent. 

In addition to full academic funding, bursary recipients now also receive support to obtain a driver’s license – a valuable tool for those preparing to enter the working world. Other benefits include a monthly grocery allowance, on-campus accommodation, academic support, and access to employee wellness resources. 

Importantly, most beneficiaries are offered employment by the Group upon graduation, gaining access to expert mentorship and career development at South Africa’s largest private-sector employer. 

This comprehensive programme is open to high-achieving students pursuing degrees in:

• Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)
• Retail Business Management
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Biological and Agricultural Sciences
• Food Sciences

Over the past three years, the Group has invested more than R50 million in its bursary programme, supporting over 630 students across South Africa. 

“For ambitious students ready to embark on their career journey with one of Africa’s leading innovative and inclusive employers, the Shoprite Group bursary offers an unparalleled opportunity to realise their potential,” emphasises Lindsey Joseph, Head of Group Talent Solutions at the Shoprite Group. 

The Group was crowned the 2024 Employer of Choice in the retail category by the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA) – based on the feedback from 2,717 graduates surveyed in its 2024 Candidate Insights Study. Participants were asked to name their top aspirational employer. Having also received the award in 2021, this recognition affirms the Group’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities for young talent in South Africa.  

In addition, the Group was recognised as a Top Employer for 2024 by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority on excellence in people practices.  

Visit the Group’s Youth Opportunities page to learn more and apply. 

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