Shoprite invites South African students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2024 academic year.
Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Bursaries are available in the following fields:
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA): 10 bursaries
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences: 10 bursaries
- Criminology: 3 bursaries
- Data Science: 10 bursaries
- Food Science: 10 bursaries
- Information Technology/Systems: 10 bursaries
- Retail Business Management: 60 bursaries
- Supply Chain & Logistics: 10 bursaries
Bursary Coverage:
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Accommodation allowance
The bursary value ranges from R30,000 to R60,000, depending on the study field and institution.
Work Back Obligation:
Graduates are required to work for Shoprite for one year for each year of bursary funding received.
Post-Graduation Opportunities:
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA): Join Shoprite’s Finance team and potentially the Accounting Articles Programme.
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences: Join the Fresh Foods/Freshmark team.
- Criminology: Become a Data & Crime Analyst in the Security & Loss Prevention Department.
- Data Science: Join the Shoprite Data Science Academy.
- Food Science: Join the Fresh Foods/Freshmark team.
- Information Technology/Systems: Join the Shoprite Group and potentially the SAP Academy.
- Retail Business Management: Pursue a career in Retail Management with Shoprite.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Become a Logistics and Supply Chain specialist.
Eligibility Criteria:
General Criteria for All Bursaries:
- South African citizen
- Under 27 years old
- Completed Matric
- Studying at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
Specific Criteria by Field:
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA):
- BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream) in 2nd to 4th year or PGDA/CTA
- Minimum 65% average and in Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences:
- BSc in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Biotechnology, or Agricultural degree
- 3rd or 4th year, with a 60% minimum average
- Criminology:
- BA in Criminology, BA Law/BA Social Work with Criminology major, BA Honours in Criminology
- 2nd year, with a 65% minimum average
- Data Science:
- Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Quantitative Management, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Engineering
- 2nd to 4th year or Honours, with a 60% minimum average, and 65% in Mathematics from 2nd year
- Food Science:
- Food Technology or Food Science degree
- 3rd or 4th year, with a 60% minimum average
- Information Technology/Systems:
- BSc/BCom in IT/Systems Analysis
- 2nd to 4th year, with a 60% minimum average
- Retail Business Management:
- Diploma in Retail Business Management
- 1st to 4th year (Advanced Diploma), with a 65% minimum average
- Supply Chain & Logistics:
- BCom Logistics (Quantitative Management), BSc Operational Research or related
- 2nd or 3rd year, with a 60% minimum average
How to Apply:
- Register an account on the Shoprite recruitment website.
- Log in to your account.
- Visit the specific bursary link for your field of study:
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences
- Criminology
- Data Science
- Food Science
- Information Technology/Systems
- Retail Business Management
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Submit the following supporting documents (compulsory):
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Full tertiary academic record (on institution’s letterhead)
Important: Applications must be submitted online. Emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days of the application deadline. If you do not receive feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful. Internal candidates receive first consideration in line with Shoprite’s Employment Equity goals.
