Retail, Accounting, Agriculture and Supply Chain Bursary Opportunities in South Africa
About the Shoprite Bursary Programme
Shoprite Holdings is inviting students to apply for its 2026 bursary programme.
The bursary programme supports students studying in fields linked to retail, accounting, agriculture, logistics, and business operations within South Africa’s retail industry.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields:
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences
- Retail Business Management
- Supply Chain and Logistics
Number of Bursaries Available
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA): 10 bursaries
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences: 10 bursaries
- Retail Business Management: 60 bursaries
- Supply Chain & Logistics: 10 bursaries
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary may cover:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books
- Accommodation allowance
The bursary value ranges between:
💰 R30 000 and R60 000
Funding value may vary depending on the qualification and institution.
Work-Back Obligation
Successful bursary recipients will be required to work for Shoprite after graduation.
Recipients must complete:
- 1 year of work for every year of bursary funding received
Career Opportunities
Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)
Graduates may join the Shoprite Finance team and potentially enter the Accounting Articles Programme.
Biological and Agricultural Sciences
Graduates may join the Fresh Foods or Freshmark divisions.
Retail Business Management
Students may pursue careers within Shoprite’s retail management environment.
Supply Chain and Logistics
Graduates may enter logistics and supply chain roles within the Shoprite Group.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants may be contacted within 30 days after the closing date.
Applicants who do not receive feedback during this period should consider their application unsuccessful.
Internal candidates may receive preference according to Shoprite’s Employment Equity objectives.
Eligibility Requirements
Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be younger than 27 years old
- Have completed Matric
- Study towards a BCom Accounting or BAcc CA-stream qualification
- Be entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th year, PGDA or CTA
- Achieve a minimum overall average of 65%
- Achieve at least 65% for Accounting, Auditing and Taxation subjects
- Study at an accredited South African institution
Biological and Agricultural Sciences
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be younger than 27 years old
- Have completed Matric
- Study qualifications such as:
- Horticulture
- Agronomy
- Agricultural Economics
- AgriBusiness Management
- Agriculture with Crop or Plant Production focus
- Be entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
- Achieve a minimum average of 60%
Retail Business Management
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be younger than 27 years old
- Have completed Matric
- Study towards a Diploma in Retail Business Management
- Be entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
- Achieve a minimum overall average of 60%
Supply Chain & Logistics
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be younger than 27 years old
- Have completed Matric
- Study qualifications such as:
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Operational Research
- Be entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
- Achieve a minimum average of 60%
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents:
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Full tertiary academic record including latest results
Applications submitted via email may not be accepted.
How to Apply
Applications must be completed online through the Shoprite recruitment portal.
Application Steps
- Register an account on the Shoprite recruitment website
- Log in to your profile
- Select the bursary stream you wish to apply for
- Upload supporting documents
- Submit your application online
Bursary Reference Numbers
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA): SHO260120-5
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences: SHO260120-7
- Retail Business Management: SHO260120-4
- Supply Chain & Logistics: SHO260120-9
Closing Date
📅 Applications close on 31 May 2026.
Late applications may not be accepted.
Contact Information
For bursary-related enquiries, applicants may contact Shoprite directly:
📧 Email: Bursary@shoprite.co.za
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