Shoprite is looking for young, unemployed people in South Africa to join the Shoprite Money Market YES Programme for 2026.
The programme is a 12‑month job that gives you real work experience in a Shoprite store. You will help customers buy things, talk to them about the Money Market Account, and learn how retail and financial services work. If you finish the year, you’ll have a good foundation for jobs in retail, banking, insurance, or sales.
Who runs this job?
Shoprite is the biggest food retailer in Africa. They want to help young people get work experience and money. Through the Shoprite Money Market YES Programme, the company teams up with schools like West Coast College to give real‑world learning that fits what you study.
What’s the job about?
The Shoprite Money Market YES Programme is a work‑based learning path that matches the national YES initiative. You’ll be employed for a full year and will work inside a live shop. You’ll learn:
- How to talk to customers and close sales
- How to manage money products such as the Money Market Account
- How to follow store rules and keep a clean, safe environment
- How to meet sales targets and keep customers happy
This role is more than a temporary gig – it’s a stepping stone to many other careers.
What you’ll get from this programme
- Hands‑on experience selling items and services
- Skills for talking to customers and making them feel welcomed
- Knowledge of financial products that you can share with shoppers
- Insight into a fast‑paced retail job that rewards hard work
- Understanding of rules and processes that keep the store running smoothly
Quick facts
- Programme name: Shoprite Money Market YES Programme
- Role: Sales Representative (Money Market Account)
- Length: 12 months
- Base pay: R3,360 a month
- Extra money: Unlimited commissions for top performers
- Age: 18–35 years
- School background: W&RSETA‑approved courses such as Office Administration or Marketing Management
- Application deadline: 13 February 2026 at 16:00
Who can apply?
To join, you must meet every one of the following:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Finish a N6 or a comparable W&RSETA course (like Office Administration or Marketing Management)
- Be ready to work in a shop and help customers
- Want to meet sales targets and keep service high
- Be able to stay for the whole 12‑month period
What documents do you need?
- Current CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your highest qualification
How to apply
Ready to jump in? Email your application with the documents listed above. Make sure you send it before the closing time – after 13 February 2026 at 16:00 it will be too late.
You can also contact the team leader directly:
- Name: Asavela Numbuxxa
- Title: MMA Team Lead, Financial Services
- Cell: 084 219 7132
- Tel: 021 880 4981
- Email: asnjumbuxxa@shoprite.co.za
Note: We can’t accept applications that are late or missing any of the required documents.
Important date
Make sure to apply by 13 February 2026 at 16:00. After that time, we will not look at any new applications.