Shoprite Co-Op Student Internship Programme 2027 Vacancy

Opportunity Overview

Shoprite is offering a Co-Op Student Internship Programme for 2027, based in Cape Town. This programme provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain practical workplace experience that directly relates to their field of study.

The primary purpose of the role is to support an assigned team with its day-to-day operations. Interns will contribute to administrative tasks, project coordination, and record-keeping, allowing them to apply academic knowledge in a real-world corporate setting.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently studying towards a Diploma in a field relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have knowledge of standards and requirements relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Display a proactive, customer-focused mindset.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Key Responsibilities

The successful intern will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• Providing administrative support to the assigned team and assisting with routine operational activities.
• Consolidating, maintaining, and communicating key dates, schedules, and project information.
• Maintaining accurate records, shared documents, and the team's SharePoint site.
• Applying agreed naming conventions and document formatting standards.
• Supporting diary management, travel arrangements, meetings, and appointments.
• Liaising with team members and relevant stakeholders to coordinate tasks and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Supporting day-to-day tasks, overflow responsibilities, and the coordination of projects and activities as requested.
• Assisting in consolidating, maintaining, and communicating store opening dates.
• Collaborating with the Project Team to identify required fixtures and fittings for projects.
• Assisting with ordering fixtures and fittings from suppliers and following up on timely delivery.
• Participating in site visits where required.
• Assisting with preparing cost estimates for the installation of fixtures and fittings.
• Supporting checks to ensure installations meet agreed specifications and applicable building codes and regulations, under the guidance of responsible team members.
• Assisting with troubleshooting installation issues and coordinating necessary adjustments.
• Supporting quality control checks to confirm fixtures and fittings function properly before project completion.

What the Work Involves

As a Co-Op Student Intern at Shoprite, you will primarily support a team through administrative and project coordination duties. This involves a mix of tasks, from maintaining meticulous records and managing schedules in an office environment to actively coordinating with various team members and external stakeholders.

You will play a vital role in ensuring projects stay on track by communicating important dates, assisting with logistics like travel arrangements, and ensuring documents are properly managed. Additionally, you may get the opportunity to participate in site visits, particularly concerning the coordination and quality control of fixtures and fittings for new store projects, working closely with the Project Team and other responsible members.

How to Apply

To apply for the Shoprite Co-Op Student Internship Programme 2027, please visit their official eRecruitment portal and follow the application instructions:

https://shoprite.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/SHO261106-5?source=LinkedInLimitedListings