Role Purpose
The purpose of the Digital Product Data Capturer is to accurately capture rich product images, media and data on all digital channels for Shoprite and Checkers to ensure high quality customer-facing product information. This role helps drive online traffic to websites and mobile applications and promotes product discovery.
Role Description
- Update digital products with rich images, media and product descriptions across all digital channels.
- Create and maintain product catalogues for the website and mobile application.
- Link related and recommended products to drive product page reviews.
- Assign relevant product attributes to promote product discovery.
- Work with product data vendors and/or suppliers for consistency in product data imaging and descriptions.
- Review images, media and product descriptions for accuracy and completeness.
- Rectify any inaccuracies in captured images, media and product descriptions according to the terms of Product Data standards.
- Escalate any discrepancies or issues to the Product Data Team Lead for resolution.
- Organise products into categories to manage catalogues per banner, campaign etc.
Qualifications and experience
- Grade 12/Matric/NQF Level 4 Certification—(essential).
- +1 year experience in digital product data capturing, digital marketing or similar role, with some practical knowledge of eCommerce retail operations relevant to executing responsibilities within the function – (essential).
- Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g., SAP Commerce, Magento, etc. – (preferred).
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 – (essential).
Our Group and all its operating companies is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and all its subsidiaries and affiliates companies to process your personal information for the Company to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be used and/or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.
If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.
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What We Do
ShopriteX is the digital innovation unit for Africa's largest retailer the Shoprite Group of Companies.
We believe in a customer first culture and by marrying the best of data science and technology, ShopriteX is dedicated to saving customers time and money through innovation and more personalised shopping experiences. ShopriteX boasts two industry leading innovations, namely Xtra Savings, South Africa’s fastest growing rewards programme, and Sixty60, Checkers’ pioneering 60-minute grocery delivery service.
With some of the brightest minds in data science, technology, e-commerce and personalisation, ShopriteX is re-imagining retail, removing friction and driving a tech-led future for the Shoprite Group.







