Hungry Lion job posts spread fast on Facebook, and most of them tell you to WhatsApp a number. There is no Hungry Lion WhatsApp hiring number. Here is the real process.
The Official Way to Apply
Online: Go to hungrylion.co.za and open the Job section. It carries an "Apply Now" link to the official registration form.
- Open hungrylion.co.za and find the Job section
- Follow the official "Apply Now" link from that page
- Complete the job registration form with your details and the area you can work in
- Submit it once; you are added to the talent pipeline
- A store contacts you when a position opens near you
Reach the form by typing hungrylion.co.za yourself and clicking through, rather than tapping a link from a post. Scammers build convincing copies of application forms, and the copies harvest your ID number.
In-store: You can also ask at your nearest Hungry Lion whether they are taking applications and leave a short CV. Registering online still helps, because that is where the pipeline lives.
What Jobs You Can Apply For
- General worker and crew member
- Cashier and front counter
- Kitchen and food preparation
- Cleaner and store support
- Shift supervisor and store management (with experience)
Most crew roles are entry-level and train you on the job, which is exactly why the fake posts target them: they promise something that sounds plausible to a first-time job seeker.
The Fake "Hungry Lion Is Hiring" Scam
The pattern is consistent. A page you have never heard of posts "Hungry Lion is hiring general workers, cooks and cashiers, register via WhatsApp," and gives a personal cellphone number. Message it and you are told you have the job, then asked for a fee for a "uniform," "medical," or "training." Pay it and the number goes quiet.
Some versions are subtler: they send you to a copied application form instead of asking for money, then use your ID number and phone number for identity fraud or resell them to other scammers. Both versions start the same way, with a WhatsApp number that Hungry Lion does not have.
Hold on to the one rule that beats every version: a real employer pays you. You never pay to be hired.
Real Versus Fake
| Sign | Real | Fake |
|---|---|---|
| Where you apply | The form linked from hungrylion.co.za | A WhatsApp number from a post |
| Cost | Free | A fee for uniform, medical or training |
| What happens next | You wait in the talent pipeline | "You are hired" the same day |
| The link | Reached from the official site | A shortened link pasted in a group |
If You Already Paid or Shared Your Details
If you paid a fake recruiter, tell your bank straight away and report it to the police. If you only submitted your ID number to a copied form, watch for follow-up scam messages, pay nothing further, and then register properly through hungrylion.co.za.
Common Questions
Does Hungry Lion have a WhatsApp number for job applications?
No. Hungry Lion does not hire through WhatsApp. Applications go through the online registration form linked from the Job section of hungrylion.co.za. Facebook posts giving a "Hungry Lion WhatsApp number" for general worker jobs are scams using the brand name.
How do I apply for a Hungry Lion job?
Go to hungrylion.co.za and open the Job section, then follow the "Apply Now" link to the official registration form. You complete it once and are added to the talent pipeline for general worker and crew roles, and stores draw from that pipeline when they need staff.
Is applying at Hungry Lion free?
Yes. Registering costs nothing. Hungry Lion will never ask you to pay for a uniform, training, a medical, or a "registration fee". Any request for payment means you are dealing with a scammer.
Is Hungry Lion part of Shoprite?
Hungry Lion is part of the Shoprite Group, but it runs its own separate application process. Do not use the Shoprite jobs WhatsApp line to apply for a Hungry Lion job. Use the Hungry Lion registration form on hungrylion.co.za instead.
Got a "Hungry Lion is hiring" message?
Paste it into our free checker and find out in seconds before you reply.
Official channels verified: July 2026
Related Guides
- Retailer WhatsApp Numbers for Jobs: Which Are Real?
- How to Apply for a Shoprite or Checkers Job
- Known Fake Job Pages on Facebook South Africa
- The "R250 Background Check" Scam
- How to Write a CV in South Africa
Sources
- Hungry Lion: Official Job page
- Africa Check: Ignore Facebook posts claiming retailers are hiring
- Department of Employment and Labour: Warning on social media scammers
Type hungrylion.co.za yourself and click through to the form from there. That one habit keeps you out of reach of the copied application pages.