Applications for the Shoprite bursary programme for the 2022 academic year are now open, the Shoprite Group announced on Thursday.
“The bursaries offer students in the fields of accounting and information technology an unparalleled opportunity to further their studies – and then go on to work for Africa’s largest retailer,” the group said.
What applicants can expect
Upon graduation as accounting clerks, beneficiaries will join “a small, hands-on articles programme” at Shoprite and gain exposure to the group’s operations, “including buying, logistics, or IT.”
IT bursary beneficiaries will also gain hands-on experience working with Shoprite’s innovative team that has pioneered several retail initiatives such as virtual vouchers, Xtra Savings and the Sixty60 on-demand grocery delivery service.
“Shoprite is a truly unique learning experience – especially for graduates and those just coming out of a university space, says Kayla Matthews, a trainee accountant at the group.
“There are so many different subsidiaries – it’s not just supermarkets – a lot of people aren’t aware of how many businesses there are within the group.
“You won’t find experience like this at any other retail company or audit firm – especially in the accounting space. You learn something new everyday, and it’s never stagnant. There’s so much innovation here, and Shoprite really aims to include all their employees.”
2022 Shoprite bursary online application
Shoprite urged registered university students with a 65 percent aggregate or higher to apply online for the 2022 bursary programme by visiting its Bursary and Graduate Opportunities page and clicking on “Apply Now.”
Applicants will then be required to choose between IT bursaries and accounting bursaries. For accounting students, the eligibility criteria is as follows:
- BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream).
- Students in 2nd academic year.
- Minimum 65 percent academic aggregate.
- South African citizen.
- 27 years old and younger.
For IT students, the eligibility criteria is as follows:
- BSc/BCom/Btech (Advance Diploma) majoring in Information Technology/Systems Analysis.
- Students in 2nd to 4th year/ Honours academic year.
- South African citizen.
- 27 years old and younger.
Bursaries are also available for data science students meeting the following criteria:
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Industrial Engineering & Quantitative Management (or similar quantitative degree).
- At least 60 percent aggregate.
- Minimum 65 percent in Mathematics (from 2nd year of study).
- Students in their 2nd to 4th academic year/Honours.
- South African citizen.
- 27 years old and younger.
Applications for IT and Accounting bursaries will close on 30 April 2021. Applicants can send queries via email to Bursary@shoprite.co.za. However, email applications will not be accepted.