we tackle a huge Tuesday Job Alert!!
Today we have an exciting programme, for fellow Alumni with a qualifying certification in the Supply chain field. The Shoprite Group looks on enrolling qualified South African graduates to apply for the Supply Chain Graduate Programme 2026 / 2027.
Graduate Jobs in Johannesburg – Apply Before 30 September 2026
1. Quick Summary
The Shoprite Group is inviting eligible South African students to apply for the Shoprite Internship Programme 2026. This bursary opportunity is aimed at supporting talented students in scarce and high-impact fields while creating a strong pipeline of future professionals for Africa’s largest food retailer.
Applicants must have Grade 12 and a valid SA ID. Applications close on 30 September 2026.
2. Job Description
The name of this position is self-explanatory and is meaningful to what your roles & duties are & what you’ll be bringing to the table as the manager of the brands/stores supply chain, you have to ensure that you organize transportation for the products & make sure that they arrive on the shelfs on time , you are also given a responsibility to manage the stock.
Being a Supply Chain Graduate is a key role in any industry & it won’t be any different in this position for The Shoprite Group as you’ll be tasked to be a part of them in this important role in making sure that everything in the company runs smoothly, with the skills of inventory & logistics you can surely go far in this industry with being more than just a Supply Chain Graduate.
The Shoprite Groups are offering individuals the opportunity to join at grass root level as a graduate, this position is for individuals who have at least 2-3 years’ experience in this field, someone who has the understanding of what happens when suppliers don’t arrive on time, wages will be given to candidates who do qualify for this position.
This role is essentially you as the Supply Chain Graduate organizing how the goods are moved from the factory to the stores, you are in charge of the transportation as well as the distribution, so you see how important the role is.
3. Requirements
Shoprite is looking for candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Alumni & Reunions
Applicants should also demonstrate:
- computer literacy skills
- business analysis ability
- organisational skills.
- analysing information
- adapting to change
- planning
It may be important to know that relevant competencies like leadership and decision-making, supporting and coordinating, presenting and interacting , conceptual thinking, executing and delivering results.
4. Salary & Benefits
- At a junior level your salary wages are mostly upon your experience and since junior level applications are 2-3 years of experience, so the salary range might differ & further instruction will be discussed with employer but the rate is a very acceptable wage for an experienced individual, Entry level positions candidates are less experienced so they are offered learnership as well as some wages but the minimum offer for the position.
- Being involved in the Supply & Logistics industry can really offer you a large room to grow & move from one position to another, giving you really great experience for more roles, being a Supply chain graduate gives you access to roles that make you become a manager of a business, which is good if you want a salary increase which most people usually opt for.
- With the skills that you inquire in this role, they are easy to use when positions like a director of a business come & you are the perfect person for the role, with the knowledge to understand how to run a business/brand smoothly, you’ll have the understanding of how to ensure that wherever you go, you use those skills that you posses.
The employer has not disclosed the salary.
5. Required Qualifications
- BCom Supply Chain / Logistics Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Economics
- BCom Operations Research
- BSc Quantitative Management
- BCom International Trade / Business
6. How to Apply
1.Visit Shoprite career portal , go to the portal/website & read all the instructions that are being said & read them carefully for understanding.
2. Get all your documents like your CV & Qualifications in order so that when they ask for them, you can submit them in order of how the ask for them, people often get rejected when they don’t send clear & visible documents.
3. When you are writing your cover letter MAKE SURE you state the certain skills that make you stand out and make you the right person for this position, so ensure that you describe the important skills on the cover letter, it has a chance of standing out when you called up for an interview, which is always going to be a good sign.
4. Create a checklist to ensure that everything is correct, because even if one digit of your phone number or just one letter on your email address is wrong they won’t call you back, so a Checklist will help you make sure that nothing is missing & everything is in order.
5. Beware of scams online of being asked for a paying fee, these are scams & this is because applicants don’t pay for jobs.
Organisation: Shoprite Group of Companies
Programme: Supply Chain Graduate Programme
Reference Number: SHO260910-3
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Logistics
Location: Nationwide
Cities: Cape Town, Centurion, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and Durban
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Disclaimer
Disclaimers: This article is for informational purposes only. We are not a recruitment agency and do not charge any fees for job applications.
– Students and graduates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
COMPANY; Shoprite Group of Companies
EXPERIENCE; 2-3 Years
JOB TYPE; Internship
SALARY; R8000/month
