Shoprite bursary online applications for the 2022 and 2023 academic years are now open, the retail group announced recently.
“The bursaries offer students in the fields of accounting, food sciences and information technology an unparalleled opportunity to further their studies – and then go on to work for Africa’s largest retailer,” the group said.
SAICA accreditation
The Shoprite Group added that it was the first retailer to receive accreditation as a training office with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
“Accounting clerks will join a small, hands-on articles programme. Students can expect to receive individual attention, have a say in their rotation plan and exposure to many different fields, including buying, logistics, or IT,” the retailer explained.
“Article clerks have the option to complete up to three electives. Importantly, the Group consistently achieves a high Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) pass rate.
“Students studying Food Sciences have an opportunity to work with the Shoprite and Checkers supermarket teams on fresh foods, product development and fresh produce.”
Shoprite bursary 2022 and 2023 online applications
Registered university students with a 65 percent aggregate or higher can make their Shoprite bursary 2022 and 2023 online applications by visiting the retailer’s Bursary and Graduate Opportunities page and clicking on “Apply Now.”
Applicants will then be required to choose from IT, food sciences or accounting bursaries. For accounting students, the eligibility criteria is as follows:
- BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream).
- Minimum 65 percent in Accounting, Taxation and Auditing aggregate.
- 2nd to 4th academic year/Honours.
- South African citizen.
- 27 years old and younger.
IT students can choose from two options. The first is Information Technology/Systems and the eligibility criteria is as follows:
- BSc/BCom majoring in Information Technology/Systems Analysis.
- Students in the 4th year/Honours academic year.
- South African citizen.
- 27 years old and younger.
The second option is 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 opened on 1 February 2022 and will close on 30 April 2022. Applicants can send queries via email to Bursary@shoprite.co.za. However, email applications will not be accepted.