Transforming retail: Kerry Janse van Rensburg's rise at Pick n Pay

KERRY Janse van Rensburg’s career has been a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and forward thinking.

- ASHLEY LECHMAN

Today, as Head of Digital Operations at Pick n Pay, she is at the forefront of the retailer's digital transformation, steering one of South Africa's most recognisable supermarket brands through a period of rapid technological evolution.

“I feel excited and humbled to be leading Pick n Pay’s digital operations at such a pivotal moment in the retail sector,” van Rensburg said in a recent interview with Business Report.

“Technology is no longer just an enabler. It is central to how we connect with customers and anticipate their needs,’ she added. Her story begins years before her current role, rooted in a deep interest in technology and a desire to understand how systems could shape real-world experiences. van Rensburg recalled, “Even early in my career, I was drawn to projects where technology could solve practical problems. I saw retail as a perfect landscape to create impact because it touches people's lives every day.”

Her early career saw her navigate a range of roles that combined technology, strategy, and operational insight.