Aldi is recruiting more than 100 new staff to join its South Australia operation.

Applications opened today for retail assistants and store management trainees. The company reported it has already received more than 12,000 expressions of interest for these roles.

The new hiring announcement follows a successful recruitment period for Aldi’s first SA store managers, who started their roles with the business earlier this month.

“As one of the country’s fastest growing retailers, Aldi is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and ambitious people to help bring the Aldi difference to South Australia,” said Viktor Jakupec, Aldi MD – SA.

“Aldi employees are highly motivated and dedicated to delivering the best shopping experience to our customers. In return, they are provided with rewarding careers, development opportunities and industry-leading employment benefits.”

As Aldi’s SA expansion progresses areas of interest include West Lakes, Hawthorn, Mount Barker, Hallett Cove, Seaford Heights, Woodcroft, Victor Harbor, Parafield Gardens, Blakeview, St Agnes, Kilburn, Gilles Plains, Berri, Aldinga, Noarlunga, Modbury, Evanston, the Barossa, Golden Grove, Salisbury, Mt Gambier, Marion and Yorke Peninsula.