Regional People Partner (Trainee)

Shoprite Group - Centurion, Gauteng

Closing date yi 9 ka July 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Purpose

  • 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.

Requirements
  • 3 Year National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or Equivalent
  • +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).
Skills & Competencies
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Additional Information
  • 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.
Ref No
  • SHO260702-4
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