Econofoods invites South African graduates to apply for the 2026 Graduate Programme.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 05 July 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Cape Town, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, South Africa
Econofoods Graduate Programme 2026
Econofoods is inviting graduates to apply for its 2026 Graduate Programme.
Econofoods is a fast-growing FMCG retail company specialising in frozen foods. The company focuses on delivering quality products at affordable prices while creating a supportive workplace culture where employees can grow and thrive.
This graduate programme is a great opportunity for young graduates who want to gain workplace experience and build careers in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry.
Programme Details
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Company: Econofoods
Programme: 2026 Graduate Programme
Reference Number: GradProg.2026
Duration: 12 months
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
Monthly Stipend: R5 500
Industry: FMCG Retail
Closing Date: 05 July 2026
Available Graduate Positions
Econofoods has the following graduate positions available:
Replenishment Buyer x2 – Cape Town.
Supply Chain: Reporting and Optimization x1 – Cape Town.
Logistics Controller x2 – Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Debtors Administrator x2 – Bloemfontein.
People Operations Coordinator x1 – Cape Town.
Business Analyst x1 – Cape Town.
Marketing Administrator x1 – Cape Town.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7 in a relevant field.
Replenishment Buyer Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification in one of the following fields:
Business Management.
Business Administration.
Supply Chain Management.
Supply Chain: Reporting and Optimization Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification in one of the following fields:
Supply Chain Management.
Operations Management.
Logistics Controller Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification in one of the following fields:
Supply Chain Management.
Operations Management.
Debtors Administrator Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification in:
Financial Management.
People Operations Coordinator Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification in:
Human Resources Management.
Business Analyst Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification in one of the following fields:
Bachelor of Science.
Information Technology.
ICT.
Marketing Administrator Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification in one of the following fields:
Marketing Management.
Retail Marketing.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have graduated in one of the listed fields.
Applicants must hold a Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7.
Applicants must be available full-time from Monday to Friday.
Applicants must not be actively enrolled in another study programme.
Applicants must be passionate, hardworking and willing to grow and learn.
Applicants must be interested in building a career in the FMCG industry.
What Graduates Will Gain
Successful graduates will gain practical workplace experience in a fast-growing FMCG retail company.
They will work in a professional environment and learn from experienced teams.
They will gain exposure to real business functions such as supply chain, logistics, finance, human resources, business analysis and marketing.
The programme is designed to help graduates build skills, confidence and workplace readiness.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
Updated CV or resume.
Certified copy of Degree or qualification.
Certified copy of ID document.
If the ID is a smart ID card, both sides must be submitted.
All certified documents must not be older than 6 months.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Econofoods Graduate Programme 2026.
Applicants must apply online through the official Econofoods recruitment portal.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly before submitting the application.
Important Notes
The programme runs for 12 months on a fixed-term contract.
The monthly stipend is R5 500, as per the SETA stipend for HET Degree graduates.
Econofoods is an equal opportunity employer.
By submitting an application, applicants give Econofoods consent to store and process their personal information.
Should applicants not receive a response within 4 weeks of applying, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Econofoods Graduate Programme 2026 is 05 July 2026.
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.
Final Thoughts
The Econofoods Graduate Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for graduates who want to start their careers in the FMCG retail industry.
Graduates in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Financial Management, Human Resources, IT, ICT, Marketing and related fields should apply online before 05 July 2026.