Supply Chain Graduate Internship Programme 2026

About the role

The Shoprite Group is offering a 12‑month Supply Chain Graduate Internship for 2026/2027. Graduates will join the Distribution Centre Trainee Manager programme and rotate across key Supply Chain functions, gaining hands‑on operational and managerial experience in a leading South African retailer.

Key responsibilities

• Rotate through warehousing, logistics, inventory management and distribution operations to develop a comprehensive end‑to‑end supply chain perspective.
• Analyse operational data, identify efficiency opportunities and support continuous‑improvement initiatives and business projects.
• Support health and safety compliance and uphold quality standards within distribution centres.

Required profile

• South African graduate with a BCom or BEng in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, computer literacy and proven analytical and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, decision‑making capability and a willingness to adapt to change and deliver results.