Shoprite Next Capital – Enterprise Supplier Development

Get your product onto our shelves

Shoprite Next Capital is dedicated to empowering and growing local, commercially viable SMMEs as part of our ongoing efforts to give small suppliers access to our consumer market. We focus solely on small suppliers and enterprise supplier development (ESD).

Shoprite is the first retailer in South Africa to introduce an exclusive private label product range (called Homegrown) which is locally sourced from primarily small, medium and micro enterprises.

If you have a small local enterprise with an annual turnover of R5 million or less, and a one-of-a-kind product to sell, you’re invited to join the largest supplier network in Africa.

Let us help you grow your business and become a Shoprite supplier. Start by telling us about your product and completing our small business application form.

Shoprite small supplier benefits

  • Access to market
  • Packaging and labelling support
  • Working capital support, with financing options like CredX
  • Marketing / branding assistance and support
  • Growth planning
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Frequently asked questions

Can I become a supplier if I am not VAT registered?


Yes, you can still register/apply to become a supplier without being VAT registered. A certified copy of the owner’s identity document will then be required.
 

Can I become a supplier if I do not have a registered company?


Yes, you can still register/apply to become a supplier without having a registered company. A certified copy of the owner’s identity document will then be required.

 

Can I become a supplier if I am food safety compliant?


If you are a Foods supplier, you will have to be food safety compliant. We have a team of food technologists who can offer guidance as to how to get your premises food compliant.

 

Do I qualify to become a Shoprite SMME supplier if I import my products and resell them to South African market?


The SMME programme is aimed at growing the South African economic sector and therefore we aim to list suppliers who produce and source products locally. Imported products can however still be listed via our normal listing channels.

 

Do I qualify to become an SMME supplier if I do not have a B-BBEE certificate?


You can still qualify for the SMME programme if you do not have a B-BBEE certificate. Simply go to your nearest police station and complete an affidavit to confirm your B-BBEE status.

 

Any other questions?

If you have any other questions, you’re welcome to consult our Supplier toolkit or reach out to our team directly.