About Takealot

Takealot is the leading eCommerce retailer in South Africa and one of the largest, most innovative eCommerce retailers on the African continent. Our mission is to be the most customer-centric online shopping destination in Africa, built around the simple concept that our customer comes first.

Internship Description

Takealot Group is looking for a highly talented Industrial Engineering Graduate to join our team in Cape Town. The Graduate Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Bsc Industrial Engineering or a related field.

The skills we need:

• Computer Literacy
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Systems engineering and integration
• Process engineering and process improvement
• Operations research (linear programming, simulation, optimisation)
• Industrial systems design and analysis

Attributes required: 

• Collaborative
• Creative Energy
• Hands on
• Have an opinion and voice it
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Key responsibilities:

• Develop operational dashboards using data visualisation tools, perform statistical analysis on warehouse performance metrics, assist in data integration projects, and create data tables for business intelligence reporting
• Support cross-functional teams with data-driven insights and recommendations throughout the rotation
• Assist in WMS maintenance activities, support user management and system access controls, contribute to report building and system testing protocols, and participate in system process design improvements
• Support equipment and infrastructure procurement processes, assist in creating CAD drawings and technical designs, coordinate with external contractors, and contribute to project management activities including procurement documentation and payment processing
• Apply engineering principles to facility layout optimisation and equipment selection
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contribute to training program design and implementation, support process design and rollout initiatives, participate in train-the-trainer programs, and conduct process audits
• Lead process improvement projects using lean methodologies and industrial engineering principles
• Build comprehensive understanding of warehouse operations from data analytics through to process implementation

This is a 12-month contract position.

High Level:

At the takealot Group, our Graduate Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Graduate program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.

Every selected Graduate gains unique insights into the e-commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.