Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey this summer? Shoprite, one of South Africa’s leading retail giants, is offering a variety of exciting vacancies for the 2025 summer season. Whether you’re looking for full-time opportunities, part-time roles, or seasonal positions, Shoprite has something for everyone. These vacancies span across diverse fields such as customer service, retail management, logistics, and more. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and make your mark in South Africa’s vibrant retail industry. Apply now to secure your spot in this growing and innovative company!
Job Openings at Shoprite
Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, South Africa
Type: Full-Time
Category: Information Technology
1. Senior Application Specialist
Role Purpose:
The Senior Application Specialist operates independently to lead and manage projects requiring advanced technical knowledge. This position involves overseeing complex applications, ensuring data integrity, and driving innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead product demonstrations and guide sample analysis reporting.
- Manage high-availability critical systems and end-user support activities.
- Monitor system performance and recommend proactive improvements.
- Establish technical direction for system architecture and development.
- Oversee system implementations, release changes, and incident management.
- Optimize user onboarding/offboarding and license management.
- Create and maintain application roadmaps and JIRA dashboards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Essential:
- Matric certificate.
- A+ and/or MCSE certification.
- +6 years of experience as an Application Specialist in IT support.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and software testing.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps environments.
- Desired:
- IT Diploma/Degree.
- ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
- Retail/Wholesale/Financial Services industry experience.
- Knowledge of SDLC and software development/testing.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative work environment.
Monthly Stipend: Negotiable
2. Technical Product Owner
Role Purpose:
The Product Owner is responsible for defining user stories, prioritizing team backlogs, and ensuring successful execution of program priorities. This role drives product vision and strategy, collaborating across teams to deliver optimal customer experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Refine and prioritize product backlogs with user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Lead iteration and sprint planning, ensuring backlog readiness.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as ART sync, Scrum of Scrums, and PI Planning.
- Track progress and ensure consistent customer experience across digital touchpoints.
- Advocate for customer-first design and omnichannel strategies.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Essential:
- Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or Marketing.
- Certified Product Owner/SAFe Product Owner certification.
- +4 years of experience in an Agile Product Owner role.
- Strong understanding of analytics, big data, and customer engagement.
- Knowledge of POPIA and related compliance standards.
- Desired:
- Marketing or retail experience.
- Exposure to the African digital market.
Key Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for innovative solutions.
- Ability to build collaborative partnerships and align stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Access to training and development programs.
- Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to work on impactful, customer-driven projects.
Monthly Stipend: Negotiable
