About

Shoprite is Africa’s largest retail group, operating supermarkets and other retail businesses across several countries on the continent. The company is known for providing affordable products, creating employment opportunities, and supporting education through initiatives such as bursaries and graduate programmes. Shoprite serves millions of customers through well-known brands including Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave.

Shoprite Bursary 2026

Shoprite is inviting students to apply for its 2026 bursary programme.

Bursaries will be awarded to students pursuing studies in the following fields:

Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) – 10 bursaries available
Biological and Agricultural Sciences – 10 bursaries available
Retail Business Management – 60 bursaries available
Supply Chain and Logistics – 10 bursaries available

Applicants are encouraged to review the bursary application guide before submitting their applications.

After completing their studies, bursary recipients will be required to work for Shoprite. The work-back commitment is one year of employment for every year of bursary funding received.

Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) Bursary: Students studying Chartered Accounting will have the opportunity to join the Shoprite Finance team after graduation. Bursary holders may also participate in the Accounting Articles Programme, gaining exposure across the Group of Companies and working with various stakeholders.
Biological and Agricultural Sciences Bursary: Successful applicants will join the Fresh Foods/Freshmark team upon completion of their studies.
Retail Business Management Bursary: This bursary is designed for students interested in building a career in Retail Management with Africa’s largest retailer.
Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary: Students aspiring to become future logistics and supply chain specialists are encouraged to apply for this bursary opportunity.

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 – SAICA) Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards either of these qualifications: BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream) degree
You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study or PGDA / CTA
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Accounting, Auditing and Taxation subjects
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Biological and Agricultural Sciences Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards one of the following qualifications: Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, AgriBusiness Management, or any Agriculture degree with a focus on Crop or Plant Production
You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Retail Business Management Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards a Diploma in Retail Business Management
You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd year or 4th year (Advanced Diploma) of study
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards one of the following qualifications: BCom in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/BSc Operational Research, Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics Management
You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study of study
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

How to Apply

Step 1: Register an account on the Shoprite recruitment website

Step 2: Login to your account

Step 3: Visit the link to the bursary you are applying for:

Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) (Reference number: SHO260120-5)
Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Biological and Agricultural Sciences (Reference number: SHO260120-7)
Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Retail Business Management (Reference number: SHO260120-4)
Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Supply Chain & Logistics (Reference number: SHO260120-9)

Step 4: submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified)

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy)
Full tertiary academic record, including most recent results (on institutions letterhead)

Closing date

31 May 2026.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)