Website takealot
takealot is the leading eCommerce retailer in South Africa and one of the largest, most innovative eCommerce retailers on the African continent.
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.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Communications/PR
The skills we need:
- Adaptability & Speed – Keeping up with rapidly changing digital landscape and being able to work in a fast paced environment
- Written Communication – Clear, persuasive writing for various audiences
- Strong Google Sheets Skills
Attributes required:
- Fast learner and able to adjust to change
- High Attention to detail in a high-pressure environment
- Highly organized and efficientSolutions-oriented
- self-motivated can-do attitude
- Strong communication skills both written and spoken
- Excellent team player
Key Responsibilities
- Narrative & Content Development
Storytelling for Social Impact: Draft “human-interest” stories, blog posts, and LinkedIn articles that showcase the real-world impact of the Takealot Township Economy Initiative and the SME enablement ecosystem.
Policy Simplification: Translate complex regulatory updates or white papers into digestible Executive Summaries or infographics for internal and external stakeholders.
Case Studies: Interview SME across the ecosystem to develop a library of success stories that support the Group’s economic inclusion narrative.
Newsletter Management: Curate and draft a regular Public Affairs internal update to keep the wider Group informed on social impact milestones.
- Public Affairs & Policy Support
Advocacy Material: Assist in preparing briefing notes, presentations, and “Leave-Behind” documents for meetings with government stakeholders.
- Administrative & Implementation Support
Event Coordination: Provide logistical support for public affairs events, such as site visits to Distribution Centres for government officials or community workshops.
Meeting Management: Schedule stakeholder engagements, prepare agendas, and ensure accurate minutes are taken and distributed.
Budget Tracking: Assist in managing the administrative side of CSI (Corporate Social Investment) spend, including processing invoices and tracking project-related expenses.
Reporting: Collate data and evidence for the Annual Sustainability Report and other ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Brand Alignment: Work closely with the Marketing and PR teams to ensure Public Affairs messaging is consistent with the broader Takealot Group brand voice.
Internal Communications: Coordinate with HR to highlight youth employment initiatives and the Bursary Programme to employees.
This is a 12 month contract
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.
You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.
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