Sustainability Intern: Data & Reporting

Scholarly Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoprite Group in Brackenfell, Cape Town, invites graduates to join the Environmental Sustainability Internship 2026. The role offers hands-on experience in sustainability management, environmental reporting, data analysis and corporate environmental initiatives within Africa’s largest retail group.

You will report to the Senior Sustainability Specialist and assist with data collection, research on legislation and trends, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement, while gaining practical,

Qualifications

• To qualify for the internship, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sustainability Studies, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Data Analytics or related disciplines.
• Candidates who have gained exposure to sustainability practices through coursework, research projects, volunteering activities or previous work experience may be particularly well positioned for the role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, presentation and report-writing skills, and organisational and project coordination abilities are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organise and analyse environmental data from stores, suppliers and other sources to support reporting and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct research on environmental legislation, sustainability trends and industry best practices to guide project development.
• Assist with project administration, trackers and documentation to ensure progress and accountability.
• Support site assessments, operational observations and monitoring of sustainability projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Adaptability

Education

Sustainability Studies

Natural Resource Management

Geography

Data Analytics

Related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Power Query

SharePoint

Sustainability reporting platforms

Job description

Shoprite Group in Brackenfell, Cape Town, invites graduates to join the Environmental Sustainability Internship 2026. The role offers hands-on experience in sustainability management, environmental reporting, data analysis and corporate environmental initiatives within Africa’s largest retail group.

You will report to the Senior Sustainability Specialist and assist with data collection, research on legislation and trends, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement, while gaining practical,