The Official Shoprite and Checkers WhatsApp Number
Verified jobs WhatsApp line
072 773 4335
Published by Shoprite Holdings on its own careers page and confirmed by Checkers on its official X account. Covers Shoprite, Checkers, Usave and OK Foods. Free to use.
How to apply through it, step by step:
- Save 072 773 4335 to your phone contacts, or skip that and open the chat directly instead
- Open WhatsApp and send the single word hello
- An automated menu replies. Choose Our stores
- Enter your personal details, ID number and the store you want to work at
- Follow the prompts to the end so your profile is complete
- The store contacts you if you are shortlisted
The reply comes from an automated system, not a person. That is the first thing that tells you the line is real. A scammer chats with you personally; the official line sends you a menu.
Numbers That Are Not the Jobs Line
Two other numbers circulate alongside the real one, which is where a lot of the confusion comes from:
| Number | What it actually is |
|---|---|
| 072 773 4335 | The official jobs WhatsApp line. This is the one you want. |
| 087 240 5709 | Shoprite Group customer care, for store and account queries. Not the jobs line. It still gets shared in job posts because it is a genuine Shoprite number, which makes the post look credible. |
| Anything else | Not Shoprite. Personal cellphone numbers posted in Facebook groups belong to scammers, no matter how official the post looks. |
If someone gave you a number that is not 072 773 4335, you can check it against our scam database before you message it.
Shoprite and Checkers Are One Employer
Shoprite, Checkers, Usave and OK Foods all belong to the Shoprite Group. You do not apply to each shop separately, and there is no separate Checkers number. Store jobs across all of them go through the same system, which is why one WhatsApp line covers the lot.
Applying Online Instead
Online: Go to apply.shoprite.jobs. This is the group's official store recruitment portal, and it does the same job as the WhatsApp line.
- Open apply.shoprite.jobs in your browser
- Create a free account using your name, ID number and phone number
- Search for positions at stores near you
- Complete your profile and apply
- The store contacts you if you are shortlisted
Creating the account is free. The portal asks for your ID number because that is normal for a real job application, but it never asks you to pay anything. If you already registered on WhatsApp, you can use the portal to update your details rather than starting again.
What Jobs You Can Apply For
Most store vacancies are entry-level and train you on the job:
- Cashier and till operator
- Shelf packer and general assistant
- Bakery, butchery and deli assistant
- Sixty60 picker and driver
- Security and trolley assistant
If you are young and starting out, the group also runs youth, bursary, learnership and YES programmes through its official careers page at shopriteholdings.co.za. Those are real opportunities, and they are also free to apply for.
How the Fake "Shoprite WhatsApp Number" Scam Works
Scammers know thousands of people search for a Shoprite job every day. So they copy the logo, post "500 positions available, WhatsApp now," and give a number that is not Shoprite's.
Once you message the fake number, the script is always the same:
- They "confirm" you got the job, which feels exciting and real
- They ask for a fee, often R150 to R300, for a "background check," "uniform," or "training"
- They tell you to pay it into an eWallet, or at a till, or via a voucher
- Once you pay, they vanish, and there was never a job
Remember the one rule that beats every version of this scam: a real employer pays you. You never pay them. Shoprite and Checkers will never charge you to apply or to start.
Real Versus Fake: A Quick Check
| Sign | Real | Fake |
|---|---|---|
| The number | 072 773 4335 | Any other cellphone number |
| Who replies | An automated menu | A person chatting with you |
| Where it sends you | apply.shoprite.jobs | A random link or odd website |
| Cost | Free | A fee for "background check" or "uniform" |
| Speed | Apply, wait, get shortlisted | "You are hired" within minutes |
| Pressure | A clear closing date | "Pay now or lose the spot" |
If You Already Sent Money or Your Details
If you paid a fake recruiter, report it to your bank straight away and to the police. The chance of getting the money back is small, but reporting it helps stop them.
If you only shared your ID number and contact details, watch out for follow-up scam messages, and never pay anything they ask for next. Then apply properly on 072 773 4335 or at apply.shoprite.jobs so you are in the real system.
Common Questions
What is the Shoprite WhatsApp number for job applications?
The official Shoprite Group jobs WhatsApp number is 072 773 4335. Save it, send the word "hello", and choose "Our stores" from the menu. This number is published on Shoprite Holdings' own careers page at shopriteholdings.co.za/careers.html. Applying through it is free.
Is the Checkers WhatsApp number different from the Shoprite one?
No. Checkers, Shoprite, Usave and OK Foods are all part of the Shoprite Group and share one application system. The same number, 072 773 4335, covers all of them. Checkers has confirmed this number publicly on its official X (Twitter) account. Any separate "Checkers WhatsApp number" shared in a Facebook post is fake.
What is 087 240 5709?
That is the Shoprite Group customer care line, not the jobs application line. It handles general store and account queries. If you want to apply for a job on WhatsApp, use 072 773 4335 instead.
Does Shoprite charge a fee to apply for a job?
No. Applying at Shoprite or Checkers is completely free, whether you use WhatsApp or the online portal at apply.shoprite.jobs. Nobody from the group will ask you to pay for a background check, a uniform, training, or a "registration fee". Any number that asks for money is a scam.
How do I know a Shoprite WhatsApp number is fake?
Check it against 072 773 4335. If it is a different number, it is not the group's jobs line. Fake numbers also behave differently: they reply personally instead of with an automated menu, they tell you within minutes that you have the job, and they ask for money via eWallet, a voucher, or a till payment.
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Official channels verified: July 2026
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Sources
- Shoprite Holdings: Careers (publishes the 072 773 4335 WhatsApp line)
- Shoprite Group: Official store jobs portal (apply.shoprite.jobs)
- Checkers (official X account): confirms the same WhatsApp number
- Africa Check: Ignore Facebook posts claiming retailers are hiring
- Department of Employment and Labour: Warning on social media scammers
Save 072 773 4335 from this page or from shopriteholdings.co.za, and never from a number a stranger posted in a group. If the number you were given does not match, it is not Shoprite.
