Regional People Partner (Trainee)

Closing Date 2026/07/09

Reference Number SHO260702-4

Job Title Regional People Partner (Trainee)

Job Type Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town or City Centurion

Purpose of the Job Shoprite is looking to appoint an outgoing individual with a passion for people to provide an efficient Human Resource support service to our branches, located in Gauteng West division.

The purpose of the Regional People Partner role is to work alongside the Divisional People Partner and business to ensure efficient and effective functional People operational delivery and practice management to the assigned division, business leadership, employees, and other related stakeholders to drive the People agenda as aligned with business strategic and operational objectives. The People Regional People Partner gives input to all functional People related requirements and is key to the day-to-day operational excellence of their business operations. The role drives the tactical and routine People service delivery aspects in their business areas and takes operational accountability for the overall performance and productivity of the People goals within their operational regions.

Job Advert Details

Job Category Retail

Job Objectives People Strategy & Workforce Planning Support and implement the divisional People strategy, workforce plans, talent management, succession planning, and organisational capability requirements. Employee Relations & People Support Deliver end-to-end HR/People services, provide employee relations and industrial relations support, and guide managers on People policies, procedures, and best practices. Talent, Learning & Employee Experience Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, wellness, and retention initiatives. People Operations & Data Management Manage People-related administration, reporting, budgets, organisational structures, workforce analytics, and provide insights to support business decision-making. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with HR policies, labour legislation, governance frameworks, and manage People-related risks within the region. Change Management & Continuous Improvement Lead People projects, drive change initiatives, support technology adoption, and identify opportunities to improve People processes and the employee experience.

Qualifications Essential

• 3 Year National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or Equivalent

ExperienceEssential

• +3 years in an HR Business Partnering or equivalent role, driving HR delivery of frameworks, policies, procedures, and guidelines and managing HR service delivery - (essential).
• Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar - (preferred).

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• High level knowledge of human resources legislation, policies, training,

recruitment, practices and strategies.

• Demonstrable knowledge of HR practices within the FMCG, retail sector, applying the principles of optimum capability and capacity planning in a retail orientated environment - (essential).
• Exposure to statutory requirements, applying and monitoring relevant laws, regulations, and best practices as they relate to HR in the specific operational context. Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, legislation and regulations - (essential).
• A sound understanding of diversity and inclusion concepts and processes and the link between employment equity and good HR practices - (essential).

Desirable

• CCMA operations

Policy Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and all its subsidiaries and affiliates companies to process your personal information for the Company to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be used and/or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.

If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.