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Pick n Pay jobs and careers in South Africa
Pick n Pay operates as one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups, running more than 2,000 stores under the Pick n Pay, Boxer and TM Supermarkets brands. Its customers are mainly middle- and lower-income households who shop for groceries, household goods and clothing.
Nationwide (2,000+ stores) Cape Town (Head Office) Durban Johannesburg
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What Pick n Pay jobs research shows
Pick n Pay operates as one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups, running more than 2,000 stores under the Pick n Pay, Boxer and TM Supermarkets brands. Its customers are mainly middle- and lower-income households who shop for groceries, household goods and clothing.
Locations
Nationwide (2,000+ stores), Cape Town (Head Office), Durban
Company size
90,000+
Role areas
Cashier, Sales Assistant, Shelf Packer
Typical pay
R4,000–R45,000/month
Head office
Nationwide (2,000+ stores)
Founded
1967
What the work may be like
Pick n Pay stores have a slightly more formal, community-engaged culture compared to corporate retail chains — reflected in the School Club programme and employee share ownership. Stores operate at high volume, especially in larger Hyper format, but floor supervision tends to be experienced and supportive.
Many regional managers started as cashiers, and the management trainee programme provides a structured fast-track to senior roles.
Hiring and application process
Interested candidates can apply for positions at Pick n Pay through the company’s official careers portal or major South African job platforms, specifying preferred stores or regions. Applications are screened for Matric or Grade 10 qualifications, followed by online aptitude tests for cash-handling or customer-service roles, store-based interviews, and criminal or reference checks.
The full process from submission to offer typically takes two to six weeks. Applicants should prepare by studying Pick n Pay’s focus on affordable groceries for middle- and lower-income households and practising responses about handling high-volume retail environments.
Who may be a good fit
- Candidates across all provinces without prior experience looking for a major retail employer with accessible entry-level roles and on-the-job training with strong earning potential
- Employee share ownership scheme gives staff a genuine stake in the business
- Strong internal promotion culture — most managers promoted from within
- Management trainee programme provides a structured fast-track to senior roles
What candidates should verify
- • Boxer division stores in township and rural areas face different customer pressures
- • Entry-level salaries are competitive for retail but modest in absolute terms
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Pick n Pay
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
Merchandiser (Mpumalanga) Store: Pick n Pay Kwaguqa - 124791
MpumalangaFULL TIMEVia careers24
Merchandiser (Free State) Store: Pick n Pay Dihlabeng mall - 121682
Free StateFULL TIMEVia careers24
Merchandiser (KwaZulu - Natal) - Store: Pick N Pay Newcastle Century - 102820
NewcastleFULL TIMEVia careers24
Merchandiser (Western Cape) Store: Pick n Pay Steenberg - 124832
Western CapeFULL TIMEVia careers24
Merchandiser (Western Cape) Store: Pick n Pay Parow Cape Town - 124610
Cape TownFULL TIMEVia careers24
Merchandiser (Mpumalanga) - Store: Pick n Pay kWAGUQA
eMalahleniFULL TIMEVia careers24
What to expect
Career areas
Cashier · Sales Assistant · Shelf Packer · Deli Assistant · Bakery Assistant
Entry guidance
Matric for most positions; learnerships available for Grade 10+
Hiring process
Interested candidates can apply for positions at Pick n Pay through the company’s official careers portal or major South African job platforms, specifying preferred stores or regions. Applications are screened for Matric or Grade 10 qualifications, followed by online aptitude tests for cash-handling or customer-service roles, store-based interviews, and criminal or reference checks. The full process from submission to offer typically takes two to six weeks. Applicants should prepare by studying Pick n Pay’s focus on affordable groceries for middle- and lower-income households and practising responses about handling high-volume retail environments.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- Strong employee development culture
- Pick n Pay School Club community programme
- Employee share ownership scheme
- Management trainee programme