Careers at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• Join Shoprite Group as a People Team Intern based in Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa, and gain hands-on experience in human resources within a leading retail and distribution organisation. This internship offers exposure to HR functions including recruitment, employee engagement, talent management, and HR data analysis. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office applications. As an entry-level internship, you will support the People Team in implementing HR projects that enhance workforce effectiveness and contribute to organisational success. Benefit from a dynamic, inclusive work environment with opportunities to learn about large-scale retail operations and develop valuable skills in HR processes, compliance, and employee relations. This role is perfect for those seeking a foundational career step in human resource management within a respected South African employer known for innovating in retail and supply chain solutions.

Job Objectives    

Recruitment Administration

• Assist with the advertising of vacancies on internal and external platforms.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates.
• Compile interview packs and recruitment reports.
• Conduct reference checks where required.
• Assist with maintaining recruitment trackers and candidate databases.
• Monitor recruitment inboxes and respond to candidate queries.

Onboarding and Employee Administration

• Prepare onboarding documentation for new employees.
• Assist with employee induction and orientation processes.
• Ensure employee records are complete and accurately maintained.
• Capture and update employee information on HR systems.
• File and archive employee documentation in accordance with company standards.

HR Reporting and Analytics

• Assist with monthly HR reports and dashboards.
• Support Employment Equity (EE) reporting and workforce planning initiatives.
• Maintain organizational structures and employee data records.
• Assist in compiling statistics related to recruitment, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within HR systems.

Learning and Development Support

• Coordinate training bookings and training attendance records.
• Assist in tracking training interventions and compliance requirements.
• Prepare learning and development reports as required.
• Support trainees, graduates, and internship programmes.

Employee Relations Administration

• Assist with the preparation of disciplinary, grievance, and consultation documentation.
• Attend employee relations meetings for learning and administrative support purposes.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee information and sensitive documentation.

General People Team Support

• Provide administrative assistance to People Partners and People Delivery Specialists.
• Assist with calendar management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
• Support special HR projects and initiatives.
• Assist with policy communication and employee engagement activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications    
Degree in:

• Human Resource Management
• Industrial Psychology
• Labour Relations
• Or related qualification
• Not previously participated in a SETA accredited Internship.

Experience    

• No prior work experience required.
• Previous vacation work, or HR administration exposure will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills    

Technical Competencies

• Administrative skills
• Data capturing and reporting
• Attention to detail
• Record management
• Computer literacy

Behavioural Competencies

• Customer service orientation
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Planning and organising
• Communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Initiative and willingness to learn
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving ability

Deadline:22nd July,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• The purpose of the Data Analyst role is to extract, analyse, and interpret data to leverage competitive advantage, supporting business decision-making through actionable trends and insights. This role is designed to enhance the individual’s analytical skills and proficiency in data communication while collaborating within a cross-functional, agile team. The Data Analyst execute various data analytics tasks, including basic modelling and scenario framing to solve business problems, and effectively communicates findings to facilitate sound commercial decisions. This position emphasizes continuous skill development and maintaining clear, concise communication of data-driven insights. 

Job Objectives    
Role Description 

• Work with business stakeholders to understand and correctly frame analysis requirements, hypotheses and questions and propose fit-for-purpose data led solutions.
• Work with business, technology, and development teams to identify and agree on the right data and application of the right analytical techniques to produce the right business insights. 
• Assist in transforming complex data into meaningful formats and graphical reports by writing clear and effective business requirements and making necessary modifications as needed. 
• Design, code, debug, test, document, and support applications consistent with established business requirements and specifications and actively participate in post-implementation reviews to ensure successful deployment and usability. 
• Build and publish comprehensive and compelling dashboards, reports and analytical findings including insightful observations, commentary, and recommendations to optimise spend or increase the effectiveness of business initiatives. 
• Support with complex data related queries from business stakeholders, helping to resolve issues or enable understanding and integration of findings to unlock key insights. 
• Validate datasets and reports and proactively resolve any data or metric related issues. 
• Evaluate the accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques and ensure data quality and integrity is maintained throughout the analytics process. 
• Maintain documentation, user guides or training material, ensuring the consistent applicaiton of language and definitions. 
• Collaborate across teams and functions to fully leverage data and enable transformative insights that drive sound business decisions. 
• Stay updated on developments in data analytics and adjacent fields to ensure the latest techniques and methods are applied to enhance data analysis practices at Shoprite.

Qualifications    

• Diploma or Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – (essential). 

Experience    

• +1 years’ experience working as part of an agile, progressive data team, as a Data Analyst or similar role. 
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python, R). 
• Familiarity with data analysis concepts and methods. 
• Ability to work with large datasets. 
• Basic knowledge of Tableau and PowerBI for data visualisation. 
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases – (advantageous).
• Experience working in an agile environment.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Team player and collaborative partner - Works effectively across functions and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Is collaborative and able to build sound, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Supports and mentors junior team members. 
• Effective Problem Solver - Comfortable making decisions and solving problems independently. Demonstrates logical thinking and analytical skills to interpret data and derive insights. 
• Storytelling (Effective Communication Skills) - Communicates data-driven insights effectively through compelling storytelling. Simplifies complex technical concepts to explain advantages or disadvantages. Creates visual reports that effectively communicate findings. 
• Detailed, Organised, and Quality-Focused - Pays meticulous attention to detail when analysing 
• and interpreting data. Able to coordinate own activities to deliver solutions within quality standards. 
• Comfortable taking independent action to enable delivery. 
• Critical, Analytical, Systems Thinking - Able to collect, organise and assimilate disparate, multiple and complex pieces of data to draw sound conclusions and arrive at optimal solutions, supporting business decision-making. Able to dig deep to reach the right metrics that can be optimised. 
• Demonstrates logical thinking and analytical skills to interpret data and derive insights. Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue is part of a larger system. 
• Results Driven - Self-motivated to meet and exceed goals, driving high performance and deliver results that contribute to business success. Energises and engages others to achieve valuable outcomes. 
• Curious and Open to Learning - Actively seeks new knowledge and skills in data analytics. Finds agile and rapid ways of answering business questions and implementing solutions fast. Open to learning and developing new skills in data analysis and related technologies. 
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution - Capable of resolving conflicts and negotiating solutions in a collaborative environment. Resolves conflicts within teams or with stakeholders to maintain productive relationships. 
• Effective Change Manager – Capable of managing implementation of new data processes or systems effectively. Adapts to changes and contributes to implementing new processes or technologies effectively. 
• Ability to Work Under Pressure - Efficiently prioritizes work, balances competing priorities, and manages time effectively in in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.
• Commercial/Business Acumen - Understands how data impacts business success, focusing on commercial viability and profitability. 

Deadline:22nd July,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• As Shoprite's Bakery brand ambassador, you bring joy to our customers lives by ensuring theyhave all the fresh baked goods on our product list at their convenience. You work hard to promote a good image of the Shoprite brand by following company standards including health and safety requirements, as you produce a wide variety of fresh and delicious tasting baked products. You dilligently follow Shoprite's bakery recipes and product and display guidelines to surprise and delight our customers with a consistent bakery product experience. 

Job Objectives    

• Prepre and produce quality bakery products 
• Apply housekeeping, food and safety and hygiene standards 
• Plan, prepare and process/excute production according to effective schedules 
• Focus on maximising sales and limiting waste 
• Ensure customer satisfaction with their bakery products 
• Coach bakery assistants and new bakers to increase bakery production quality and capacity

Qualifications    

• Ideally you have completed or working towards your Grade 12 or equivalent certificate. 

Experience    

• Experience as a baker assistant/baker in retail baking environment including preparing and baking a variety of baked goods (pastries, breads, rolls, etc) 

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards. 
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OHS Act 
• Creative orientation towards baking 
• A strong attention to detail and high quality orientation 
• Ability to communicate in English 

Deadline: 14th August,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• The purpose of this role is to create high quality data, application and technology architectures that meets business needs and requirements and ensure realization of the design into final solution implementation. Serving as a technical specialist, the role is accountable for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions of medium to high complexity across multiple portfolios, and partners with key stakeholders (e.g., project managers, business analysts, etc..) to create solutions that are fully integrated with business needs and aligned to architecture and technology standards and principles. 

Job Objectives    

• Create architectures and designs for solutions that are aligned with business blueprints, non functional requirements, delivery constraints, data, application and technology standards, and architecture standards.  
• Analyse and ensure understanding of complex business requirements across multiple portfolios in the context of the current business environment and document the current 
• technology landscape using easily understandable language and visualisation techniques. 
• Keep up to date with current and future trends in Information Technology in the retail industry and provide insights and recommendations into how new developments in IT solutions can be leveraged within Shoprite 
• Create, support, and guide multiple complex conceptual, logical and physical solution designs, using appropriate modelling techniques and methodologies.  
• Research and propose suitable solution(s) and alternatives that address the project/business needs or requirements across multiple portfolios as defined by the business, solution delivery and operations areas and engage Lead Solutions Architect and project team to obtain agreement on solutions identified.  
• Support and ensure the contribution to the provision of multiple complex solution architectures aligned to the strategic direction of business, data, application, and technology 
• architectures and contribute to and maintain Shoprite’s enterprise architecture repository.  
• Identify and analyse solution architecture best practice trends and emerging technologies, determine the potential impact across multiple areas / portfolios, and drive the implementation and adoption of recommended solutions  
• Ensure solution architecture quality across large, multiple and complex projects and serve as the primary point of contact for solution design between the project team and the SDLC process 
• Execute the design, implementation and functioning of solutions across multiple areas/portfolios, including defining and developing appropriate solutions in partnership with the Enterprise Architect to define and develop solutions 
• Serve as the technical specialist on assigned projects and provide technical direction and support on all project resources.  
• Work closely with Business Analysts, System Analysts and Project Managers to design and implement solutions of moderate to high complexity.  
• Provide architectural guidance and support to development teams to design high-quality technical solutions that fit the solution architecture principles & standards during the detailed design, build, test and deploy phases.  
• Review solution architecture deliverables throughout the system lifecycle of multiple projects for compliance to architecture principles and standards.  
• Detect critical deficiencies in the current solution architecture of multiple projects and proactively recommend improvements.  
• Define solution design standards and SDLC governance requirements   
• Define frameworks and support the development of appropriate processes and templates to guide and govern the Solution Architecture processes across multiple areas.  
• Perform all solution design within solution architecture principles and framework and ensure quality compliance criteria are used to guide all related technology decisions on medium to high complexity projects.  
• Support and provide input to the development and the setting of solution modelling standards and guidelines.  
• Perform, deliver, and report on medium to high complexity solutions architecture projects within defined metrics and performance standards across solution architecture processes.

Qualifications    

• Diploma /Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc. Computer Science (or similar) - (essential). 
• Certified in C# - (essential).  
• Certified in SQL - (essential). 
• Certified in JavaScript - (essential). 
• Certified in MVC - (essential). 
• Associate Certification in cloud technologies - (essential) 

Experience    

• +6 years’ experience in a Solutions Architect or similar role with solid experience in architecture principles – (essential).   
• Demonstrated experience and aptitude in translating and articulating the difference between business and system requirements. – (essential) 
• Strong design and architecture skills and proven track record delivering well designed enterprise class systems. – (essential) 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the identification and formulation of solution architecture and solution alternatives and their assessment.  – (essential) 
• Solid experience developing and architecting object-orientated applications using multiple programming languages and paradigms. – (essential) 
• Demonstrated proficiency in application development methodologies and practices. – (essential) 
• Experience driving the delivery of an architectural development process and collaborating with application development teams, architects and other members of the software 
• development team. – (essential)
• Retail industry experience with an understanding of retail business processes - (desirable)  

Knowledge and Skills    

• Solid understanding of and experience with current research and standards in Solution Architecture and emerging technologies. – (essential) 
• Working knowledge of TOGAF enterprise architecture framework - (essential) 
• Working knowledge of Agile ways of working - (essential).   
• Project management experience of mid-sized projects - (desirable)   
• Design principles using ARIS - (desirable)

Deadline:30th July,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• Join Shoprite Group as a Facilities Manager at our meat processing plant in Benoni, Gauteng, where you will oversee the effective management, maintenance, and compliance of all site facilities, infrastructure, and equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations. This senior role demands expertise in facilities management, maintenance planning, asset lifecycle management, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance within industrial and manufacturing environments. You will lead technical teams and manage budgets to optimise safety, reliability, and operational performance. Ideal candidates possess advanced technical qualifications (minimum N5), over six years' experience in facilities or industrial engineering, and strong skills in maintenance execution, risk management, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to drive maintenance reliability, compliance to OHSA and quality standards, and cost-efficient asset management in a dynamic production environment. Embrace a hands-on leadership role with opportunities to implement innovative solutions in a prominent retail-led manufacturing enterprise.

Job Objectives    
Facilities & Infrastructure Management

• Ensure the availability, reliability, safety, and operational performance of all facilities, infrastructure, utilities, and equipment.
• Oversee facility operations to support uninterrupted production and operational continuity.
• Coordinate facility repairs, upgrades, shutdowns, and improvement initiatives with minimal operational disruption.
• Monitor facility performance and resolve systemic issues impacting operations.
• Ensure compliance with facilities, infrastructure, and operational standards.

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Ensure the execution of preventative, planned, and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Coordinate reactive maintenance activities to minimise downtime and operational disruption.
• Ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns, technical failures, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Manage maintenance schedules, shutdowns, repairs, servicing, and improvement projects.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed in accordance with quality, safety, and operational requirements.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OHSA, facilities regulations, company standards, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain safe working environments through effective risk management and maintenance practices.
• Drive corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, incidents, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and environmental requirements where applicable.
• Manage contractor compliance and safe execution of work on site.

Asset, Inventory & Resource Management

• Manage facility and maintenance assets throughout their lifecycle to maximise reliability and value.
• Oversee maintenance inventory, spare parts, tools, and critical equipment availability.
• Ensure effective control of facilities-related inventory and asset records.
• Monitor utilisation of maintenance resources and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Support capital replacement and asset improvement planning.

Contractor & Service Provider Management

• Manage contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure service delivery standards are met.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, cost, and quality of work.
• Coordinate specialist technical services and infrastructure support activities.
• Ensure contracted work is completed within approved timelines, budgets, and specifications.

Performance, Budget & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor maintenance and facilities KPIs, service levels, and operational performance.
• Analyse equipment failures, utility performance, and maintenance trends to drive improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Manage facilities and maintenance budgets, expenditure, and cost control initiatives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across facilities and maintenance operations.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage maintenance and facilities teams across day and night shifts.
• Allocate resources and ensure effective workforce planning and shift coverage.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, guidance, and performance management to team members.
• Promote accountability against operational, safety, maintenance, and service delivery KPIs.
• Ensure effective communication and handovers between teams and shifts.

Qualifications    

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Technical Studies, or a related field; minimum requirement N5 (essential).

Experience    

• +6 years' experience within facilities management, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, industrial operations or similar (essential).
• Experience managing facilities, technical teams, contractors, and operational service delivery (essential).
• Proven experience in maintenance planning, asset management, budget control, and infrastructure management (essential).
• Sound knowledge of facilities systems, utilities, asset lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and maintenance practices (essential).

Knowledge and Skills    

• Self-motivated and driven with strong integrity - take accountability for actions and mistakes.
• Critical and Analytical thinker - analyse Maintenance context, identify compliance risks, monitor practice standards and monitoring mechanisms.
• Detail orientation - work within the details to adequately mitigate the Maintenance risk and/or non-compliance.
• Conflict resolution and resilience - open, honest and direct in giving and receiving constructive feedback. ‘Bounce back and try again’ attitude during adversity.
• Quality orientation – diligently staying on top of the details and understanding how they fit into the big picture.
• Strong Administration and workflow – accurate tracking of administrative flow and respective requirements.
• Problem-solving - Solution orientated, guide the functional business areas in solving problems that align and comply with the Group Legal Compliance framework.
• Adapting and responding to change - outcomes orientated, delivering results and meeting business expectations in a fast-paced unpredictable environment.
• Collaborative partnering – think and act independently as well as collaboratively. Actively build cross-functional stakeholder relationships and Maintenance networks (forums).
• Strong communicator - at all levels both verbal and written.
• Passionate about production plant (manufacturing facility producing meat products) maintenance - learning mindset to apply best practices in terms of Health & Safety related solutions to business problems with consideration for applicable laws and regulations as they relate to the function

Deadline:31st July,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• OK Furniture, a division of the Shoprite Group, Africa's largest retailer, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Branch Manager to join our management team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced furniture retail environment where customer service and operational excellence are key.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of all departments within the branch. This includes driving sales performance, delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining operational standards, leading and developing the branch team, and ensuring that customers' needs are consistently identified and met while achieving business objectives.

Job Objectives    

• To provide excellent customer service
• To manage sales performance of the branch
• To ensure that all branch staff are managed effectively
• To control all stock management functions within the branch
• To report on all branch activities and relevant data
• To implement daily management control
• To maintain cost within the budged guidelines
• To control all cash management activities within the branch

Qualifications    

• Essential .Matric .Branch Manager Designate Programme

Experience    

• Essential .(2 years) Furniture Procedures .(2 years) Branch Management Experince .(2 years) Retail Experience

Knowledge and Skills    

• Essential .(6 months) Branch Systems .(6 months) Branch reports .(1 year) Computer literacy. 
• Desirable .(1 year) Furniture Product .(1 year) Stock Management .(6 months) Financial Management .(6 months) Performace Management.

Deadline:24th July,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• Medirite Montana is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic to join our team starting Immediately.
• The successful candidate will assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties. 

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service
• Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

Job Objectives    

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications    
Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience    

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills    
Essential:

• Customer service orientated
• Dispensing knowledge
• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations

Deadline:24th July,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• Medirite Raslouw is seeking a dedicated, customer-oriented pharmacist to join our dynamic team.

Key Performance Areas include:

INDIVIDUAL

Dispensing
OPERATING RESULTS ACHIEVED THROUGH DELEGATED TASKS

• Pharmacy administration
• Housekeeping
• Stock control
• Customer service
• Sales
• Compliance
• Marketing campaigns

MANAGEMENT

• Operational work planning
• Priority setting and scheduling of staff
• Operational performance monitoring
• People and enabling capacity management/Resourcing
• Manage cross-functional relationships e.g. with Prescribers, Suppliers, Head Office, Store manager, Cash office
• Resolve escalated operational issues
• Budget management

LEADERSHIP

• Developing and tutoring staff, interns and assistants
• Motivate and discipline team

Qualifications    
Essential

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree/ equivalent qualification 
• Registered as a pharmacist at the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Desirable

• Registered as a tutor

Experience    
Desirable

• Experience in managing staff
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of Retail operations (Advantageous)
• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems
• Knowledgeable with regards to pharmacy legislation
• Knowledge of financial management principles and systems
• Computer literacy – MS Office skills
• Unisolv experience
• Marconi experience (advantageous)
• Effective conflict management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer centric skills
• Excellent organizing and planning skills
• High level of attention to detail

Deadline:24th July,2026

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Purpose of the Job    

• To provide efficient administrative and operational support to the Medirite Operations Team by coordinating administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting requirements, managing operational documentation, and ensuring effective communication between stores, regions, suppliers, and Home Office stakeholders. 

Job Objectives    

• Provide administrative support to the Medirite Operations Team. 
• Coordinate and maintain operational records, documentation, and filing systems. 
• Assist with the preparation of operational reports and correspondence. 
• Capture, update, and maintain accurate data across relevant systems, including SAP and UniSolv. 
• Assist with tracking operational initiatives, projects, and action items. 
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and operational administration in accordance with company procedures. 
• Support communication between stores, regional operations teams, suppliers, and Home Office stakeholders. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational processes, and governance requirements. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational and administrative processes. 

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 / Matric (Essential)  
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (Advantageous) 

Experience    

• Experience working with SAP systems for purchasing, reporting, stock administration, master data maintenance, or operational support functions (Essential). 
• Minimum 1–2 years administrative experience. Experience in a retail, healthcare, pharmacy, or corporate environment will be advantageous. Experience working with confidential information. 

Knowledge and Skills    

• SAP knowledge and experience (Essential). 
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Administrative and organisational skills 

Deadline:24th July,2026