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 Engineering Graduate  to join our team. The Graduate Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Engineer (Industrial)

The skills we need:

• Computer Literacy
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Data interpretation and presentation.
• Understanding of socioeconomic and public policy issues.

Attributes required:

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

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using industrial engineering principles such as lean processes, process optimisation, and standardisation.
• Assist with capacity planning, workflow analysis, and resource utilisation to improve productivity and service levels.
• Support project planning, coordination, and execution of operational and engineering improvement projects.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Facilities, and Health & Safety.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and process documentation.
• Assist in monitoring operational performance against KPIs and identifying corrective actions.

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 Internship program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.