Shoprite – HR Internship

Shoprite Group is recruiting an HR Intern in Bloemfontein, Free State. The 12-month Youth Employment Service (YES) placement offers experience in the company’s Meat Market business.

Read this first: Check the qualification requirements below before preparing your application. Use your CV to explain what you studied, when you completed it and how your skills would help an HR team.

At a glance

What you will do

• Help advertise vacancies, screen applicants and arrange interviews.
• Assist with inductions and staff engagement activities.
• Update personnel records and provide administrative assistance.
• Compile reports and analyse HR data.
• Use people technology and contribute to improvement projects.
• Learn from HR colleagues while following workplace policies and employment legislation.

Minimum requirements

• A recently completed degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Understanding of recruitment and the employee lifecycle.
• Ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint and learn HR systems.
• Clear communication, organisation and accurate work.
• Teamwork, initiative and enthusiasm for an HR career.

Knowledge of South African labour legislation is beneficial rather than compulsory.

Stipend and programme details

The advert gives no pay amount or start date. If shortlisted, ask about remuneration, working hours, reporting arrangements and the contract before accepting an offer. Do not assume that completion guarantees a permanent position.

Documents to prepare

As preparation, keep the following available and upload supporting documents when the application form requests them:

• An updated CV with accurate contact details.
• Your qualification certificate or official completion confirmation.
• An academic transcript and identification document, if requested.

Check that scanned pages are legible and correctly oriented. Follow the portal’s file-format and upload instructions. Avoid adding unnecessary personal information to your CV.

Tips for your application

Describe relevant coursework, research or group projects using concrete examples. For example, explain how you organised information, met a deadline or helped resolve a team problem. Clearly distinguish academic and volunteer activities from paid employment.

Proofread names, dates and contact information before submitting. For help preparing your documents, visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Shoprite Group

Shoprite Group is an African food retailer that has served households since 1979. Learn more about the business through the official Shoprite Group website.

Scam warning

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How this opportunity was verified

This post was checked against the official vacancy on 27 October 2026. The employer’s HR vacancies page also listed this opportunity and its closing date.

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How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy using the button below.
2. Check the job title, location and reference against the table above.
3. Sign in or register, then complete your recruitment profile.
4. Follow the application prompts and provide the requested documents.
5. Review your answers, submit and keep any confirmation provided.

Application closing date

Applications close on 2 November 2026. Aim to submit by 1 November 2026 to allow time for profile or upload problems.