🥩 Meat Processing & Supply Chain Graduate Programme
Company: Shoprite
Position: Meat Processing & Supply Chain Graduate Programme
Reference Number: SHO260817-8
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nationwide
Work Locations: Brackenfell, Durban, Gauteng & Benoni
Job Category: Retail
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
📢 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Shoprite is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for its Meat Processing & Supply Chain Graduate Programme.
The programme is aimed at graduates who have completed qualifications in areas such as Logistics, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance or related fields.
Successful graduates will join one of Africa’s leading fast-moving consumer goods retailers and gain valuable practical experience across butcheries, meat processing plants, Meat Markets and related supply chain operations.
This is an opportunity for graduates who want to move beyond classroom knowledge and gain hands-on experience in a demanding and fast-paced business environment.
🎓 AREAS OF STUDY
The programme is suitable for graduates with qualifications in:
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Cost Accounting
- Quality Assurance
- Other relevant or related qualifications.
Applicants should ensure that their qualification is relevant to the operational and supply chain requirements of the programme.
🏭 WHAT THE PROGRAMME OFFERS
The graduate programme is designed to provide participants with extensive exposure to different areas within Meat Markets and meat processing operations.
Graduates will gain:
- Practical workplace experience.
- Exposure to meat processing operations.
- Understanding of supply chain activities.
- Operational knowledge within Meat Markets.
- Experience that complements their formal qualification.
- Opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills.
- Exposure to different business functions.
- The opportunity to understand the day-to-day requirements of a large FMCG retailer.
The programme is focused on developing graduates who can make a meaningful contribution to the organisation and potentially build a long-term career within Meat Markets.
💪 WHAT SHOPRITE IS LOOKING FOR
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- A strong desire to learn.
- A positive and professional attitude.
- Leadership potential.
- Commitment to building a long-term career.
- Resilience and determination.
- Accountability.
- Strong customer focus.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to work in a practical and operational environment.
- Ability to adapt to different working conditions.
- Passion for making a meaningful contribution.
- Ability to add value to the organisation.
🚚 PRACTICAL & OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE
This programme is not limited to theoretical learning. Graduates will be exposed to the real operational environment of Meat Markets, butcheries and meat processing activities.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of how different functions work together, from processing and quality-related activities through to supply chain and retail operations.
The hands-on nature of the programme means graduates should be prepared to learn, participate and take responsibility in a practical working environment.
🌍 DIVERSE WORKPLACE
Shoprite and its operating companies are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that recognises and values the different talents, perspectives, backgrounds and abilities of employees.
The organisation aims to create an environment where everyone can contribute and feel included.
📍 PROGRAMME DETAILS
🥩 Programme: Meat Processing & Supply Chain Graduate Programme
🏢 Company: Shoprite
🔖 Reference: SHO260817-8
💼 Job Type: Full Time
🎓 Fields: Logistics, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance & related fields
📍 Locations: Brackenfell, Durban, Gauteng & Benoni
🇿🇦 Coverage: Nationwide
📅 Closing Date: 30 September 2026
🔥 GRADUATES, NAYI I-OPPORTUNITY! If you have a relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Cost Accounting, Quality Assurance or a related field, this programme can give you valuable practical experience and exposure within the FMCG and meat-processing industry.
📢 Apply before 30 September 2026 and share this opportunity with a graduate who is ready to start building a career!