Shoprite Bursary South Africa 2026

Shoprite Bursary South Africa 2026

 

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) (10 bursaries will be awarded)
• Biological and Agricultural Sciences (10 bursaries will be awarded)
• Retail Business Management (60 bursaries will be awarded)
• Supply Chain & Logistics (10 bursaries will be awarded)

 

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books and an allowance for accommodation.

The value of the bursary will range between R30 000 and R60 000, dependent on the field of study and the institution.

 

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for Shoprite. The work back obligation is 1 year of employment for each year of funding received.

• Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) Bursary: Chartered Accounting students will be able to join the Shoprite Finance team after graduation. Bursars will also have the opportunity to join the Accounting Articles Programme, whereby they will gain exposure to the entire Group of Companies and work with a wide range of stakeholder.
• Biological and Agricultural Sciences: successful candidates will join the Fresh Foods/Freshmark team after completion of their studies.
• Retail Business Management Bursary: an exciting bursary opportunity for students who wish to follow a career within Retail Management, and join Africa’s largest retailer.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary: Future Logistics and Supply Chain specialists are invited to apply for this Shoprite bursary.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days of the application deadline – should you not receive feedback by this time, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Internal candidates will receive first consideration before external applications are reviewed (per Shoprite’s Employment Equity goals).

 

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

 

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)

 

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

Note: applications submitted via email will NOT be accepted – all applications must be submitted online only.

 

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.)