YES People Apprentice (Human Resources) โ Shoprite โ Brackenfell, Cape Town โ Apply by 29 August 2026
Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 29 August 2026
Position Type: Fixed-Term Contract (YES Programme)
Overview
Shoprite is inviting applications for its YES People Apprentice Programme within the Human Resources division. This Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunity is ideal for unemployed graduates who want to gain practical HR experience in a leading retail organisation. The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the Technology People Team while gaining exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, HR systems, reporting, and people operations.
Key Responsibilities
– Provide administrative support to the HR and Technology People Team.
– Assist with recruitment administration, including CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
– Coordinate employment verification processes such as qualification, reference, criminal, credit, and ID checks.
– Maintain recruitment records, workflow trackers, and candidate progress reports.
– Support onboarding and induction activities for new employees.
– Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and employee documentation.
– Track onboarding documentation and assist with payroll submissions.
– Support employee engagement, wellness, and learning initiatives.
– Maintain accurate employee records and HR system information.
– Assist with HR reporting, dashboards, and data validation.
– Support SAP administration and HR system updates.
– Prepare presentations, reports, and communication materials.
– Respond to employee and manager queries and escalate issues where necessary.
– Work closely with People Partners and other HR stakeholders to support daily operations.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- No previous work experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Interest in Human Resources, recruitment, and people operations.
- Basic knowledge of or interest in Artificial Intelligence tools will be an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
- Comfortable working with technology and HR systems.
- Basic reporting and data management skills.
- Ability to coordinate interviews and manage recruitment activities.
- Willingness to learn and develop across multiple HR functions.
- Strong planning, time management, and teamwork skills.
Why Join Shoprite?
- Gain practical Human Resources experience through the YES Programme.
- Work alongside experienced HR professionals in one of South Africa’s largest retailers.
- Build valuable skills in recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, employee engagement, and people analytics.
- Develop a strong foundation for a successful career in Human Resources.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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