Retail store jobs
Usave job application online: how to apply
Usave is part of the Shoprite Group, and all Usave store jobs run through one official portal - apply.shoprite.jobs. Registration is free, takes about 10 minutes, and puts you in the talent pool for stores near you.
- Where to apply
- apply.shoprite.jobs (official portal)
- Cost
- Free - never pay to apply
- Typical roles
- Shop assistant, cashier, general worker, packer
- Minimum age
- 18 (under-18s need guardian consent)
- Education
- No blanket matric rule; Grade 10+ for youth programmes
- WhatsApp option
- Message 'hello' to 072 773 4335
Who can apply
- South African ID holders (the portal registers you with your ID number)
- Aged 18 or older - under-18s need the consent of a legal guardian to apply
- No blanket matric requirement for store jobs - the youth Retail Readiness Programme asks for Grade 10 minimum, with matric advantageous
- Willing to undergo the Group's standard checks if shortlisted: reference checks, SAPS criminal record check, credit bureau check where relevant, and a medical examination before starting
What you'll need
- Your 13-digit SA ID number
- A working cellphone number (the portal pre-sets South Africa +27)
- Email address (optional - the portal works without one)
- Your school/qualification details for the questionnaire
Step by step
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Go to apply.shoprite.jobs
This is the official Shoprite Group store-jobs portal covering Shoprite, Checkers and Usave. The old shoprite.jobs address redirects here. Tap Create Free Account.Tip: The portal literally says 'CREATE FREE ACCOUNT' - if any site or WhatsApp number asks you to pay, it is a scam. -
Register with your details
Enter your first name, last name, ID number and phone number, and set a password. Email is optional. You will need to accept the applicant terms and conditions. -
Answer the qualification questions
The portal asks about your qualifications and experience. Answer honestly - the Group verifies details later, and misrepresentation disqualifies you. -
Complete the assessment exercise
A short assessment follows the questionnaire. Once done, your profile joins the talent pool that stores recruit from. -
Wait for contact
In the portal's own words: 'We will make contact if you move to the next stage in our employment process.' Your registration keeps you in the talent pool - you do not need to re-apply for each store.Tip: Keep your phone on and answer unknown numbers - store managers phone shortlisted candidates directly.
The WhatsApp option
The Shoprite Group careers page also offers a WhatsApp channel: send 'hello' to 072 773 4335 and select Our stores. If you already registered via WhatsApp, you can use the same channel to update your personal details.
You may see the number 087 240 5709 in older articles - that was the Group's application line in 2023-2024 press releases and is best treated as a legacy channel. Use the portal or the current 072 number.
Can you still drop a CV in store?
In-store CV drop was an officially listed channel as recently as 2023 ('Submit your CV at the nearest Shoprite, Checkers or Usave supermarket'), but the current careers page no longer mentions it. Online registration is now the reliable route - it puts you in the national talent pool rather than a pile at one store.
Youth with no experience: the Retail Readiness Programme
If you are 18 to 34 with no previous work experience, the Group's Retail Readiness Programme is designed for you: minimum Grade 10 (matric advantageous), applications via the same WhatsApp channel. It combines training with in-store work and is a common route into permanent Usave and Shoprite roles. See our Shoprite Retail Readiness page for details.
Scam warning: Usave is not hiring through Facebook links
Africa Check debunked (March 2025) viral Facebook posts claiming Usave hires with 'no education needed' at R4,000-R6,000 per month through Google Sites links and WhatsApp numbers - one link was flagged as phishing. The Group's own Stay Alert wording: 'SHOPRITE WILL NEVER: Charge you to apply for a career opportunity. Ask for your banking details, passwords or any other personal or family information that we don't need.'
Head office, IT and other corporate roles
Store jobs and corporate jobs use different portals. Salaried roles - finance, IT, logistics, buying, fresh foods and more (23 categories) - are advertised at shoprite.erecruit.co, and tech roles at ShopriteX have their own careers page. If you have a qualification and experience, check those portals too. Our Shoprite careers guide covers all the channels.