The HR Youth Graduate Programmes 2026 at Shoprite offer an opportunity for emerging Human Resources professionals to gain valuable practical workplace experience within a major retail organisation. The internship provides exposure to important HR functions, including employee onboarding, HR administration, employee relations, workforce planning, employee engagement and HR information systems. These HR Youth Graduate Programmes are based in Randburg, Gauteng, and are suitable for candidates who have completed a Diploma in Human Resources or an equivalent qualification.
Position Details
- Job Title: HR Youth Graduate Programme
- Company: Shoprite Group of Companies
- Reference Number: SHO260902-8
- Job Type: Internship
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Job Category: Human Resources
- Location: Randburg, Gauteng
- Country: South Africa
- Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent
- Additional Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Experience: Little to no administrative experience with HR exposure
- Closing Date: 10 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the HR Youth Graduate Programmes, applicants should:
- Have a Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
- Have a Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
- Have little to no experience in an administrative role with exposure to Human Resources.
- Have knowledge of relevant labour legislation.
- Understand POPIA compliance and the importance of protecting personal information.
- Have excellent organisational skills.
- Be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrate accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Be able to maintain accurate employee records.
- Be able to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Have effective communication skills.
- Be able to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
- Be willing to learn and develop practical HR skills.
Skills Required
Applicants interested in the HR Youth Graduate Programmes 2026 should demonstrate:
- Human Resources knowledge.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Accurate data-entry skills.
- Record-management skills.
- Knowledge of labour legislation.
- Understanding of POPIA compliance.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Confidentiality and discretion.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Analytical skills.
- HR reporting skills.
- Professionalism.
- Willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates participating in the HR Youth Graduate Programmes will assist with:
- Facilitating employee onboarding and induction programmes.
- Supporting the smooth integration of new employees.
- Maintaining and updating employee records.
- Capturing HR information accurately.
- Updating HR information systems.
- Providing administrative support across HR functions.
- Assisting with HR documentation and compliance.
- Supporting HR process optimisation.
- Communicating HR policies and procedures to employees.
- Communicating employee guidelines.
- Supporting employee engagement initiatives.
- Assisting with wellness programmes.
- Supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Organising training and development activities.
- Scheduling training sessions.
- Compiling HR reports.
- Analysing workforce data.
- Supporting HR decision-making through accurate information.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Supporting compliance with employment legislation.
- Assisting with performance management processes.
- Maintaining performance-management documentation.
- Following up on HR actions.
- Responding to employee enquiries.
- Handling sensitive employee information confidentially.
- Escalating complex employee matters to appropriate HR specialists.
- Supporting the HR team with daily administrative activities.
Why Apply
- Gain practical Human Resources experience.
- Develop HR administration skills.
- Gain exposure to employee relations.
- Learn about talent management.
- Gain exposure to workforce planning.
- Develop HR information system skills.
- Gain experience working with HR data and reports.
- Learn about employee engagement.
- Gain exposure to training and development.
- Develop knowledge of labour legislation and HR compliance.
- Build valuable workplace experience.
- Strengthen your CV with HR experience.
- Develop communication and teamwork skills.
- Gain experience within a major retail organisation.
- Build a foundation for a career in Human Resources.
The HR Youth Graduate Programmes provide an opportunity for aspiring HR professionals to apply their academic knowledge in a practical workplace environment. The programme offers exposure to various HR activities while helping graduates develop the professional skills required for a successful career in Human Resources.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Shoprite Group careers and recruitment platform.
- Search for HR Youth Graduate Programme.
- Use reference number SHO260902-8 to locate the vacancy.
- Review the job requirements carefully.
- Click the Apply button on the official recruitment platform.
- Create or log into your candidate profile if required.
- Complete the online application form accurately.
- Enter your educational qualifications and relevant experience.
- Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents requested.
- Check that your contact details are correct.
- Review your application before submitting it.
- Submit your application before the 10 September 2026 closing date.
- Keep your phone and email details available in case Shoprite contacts you during the recruitment process.
Important Notes
- The programme is offered on a fixed-term basis.
- A Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent qualification is highly essential.
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate is essential.
- Little to no administrative experience with HR exposure is required.
- Knowledge of labour legislation is important.
- Knowledge of POPIA compliance is required.
- Strong organisational and communication skills are important.
- Candidates must be able to handle confidential employee information responsibly.
- Accuracy in data entry, documentation and record management is important.
- Applicants should be able to collaborate with different departments and stakeholders.
- Applications must be submitted by 10 September 2026.
- Use reference SHO260902-8 when searching for the vacancy.
- The HR Youth Graduate Programmes 2026 provide practical exposure to HR administration, employee engagement, workforce planning, HR systems and People-related functions.
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