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 Risk & Security Management Graduate to join our team in Durban Distribution centre. 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 Risk Management.

The skills we need:

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Effective time-management and organizational skills

Attributes required: 

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

• Strong problem solving skills

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying, analysing, and documenting potential security threats and vulnerabilities
• Support the development of risk registers and maintain risk databases
• Assist in implementing and monitoring security policies, procedures, and controls
• Support daily security operations including access management and incident monitoring
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Help prepare compliance reports and documentation
• Support regulatory audit processes and inspections
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their risk profiles
• Support risk awareness training and security education programs
• Interacting with CS and HQ on customer related complaints
• Assist senior risk and security professionals with project deliverables
• Support budget tracking for risk and security initiatives

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.

You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.