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:

N6 Certificate in Computer Studies / Information Technology / Information Systems

The skills we need:

• Foundational knowledge in Excel, SQL and Python (or R), suitable for entry-level analytical work.
• Familiarity with AI Large Language Models (ChatGPT, or similar).
• Computer Literacy
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Data cleaning, wrangling, and preparation
• Ability to work with large datasets
• Understanding of databases and data structures
• Familiarity with software development principles

Attributes required: 

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

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret SQL-based datasets to identify trends, support decision-making, and solve operational problems.
• Develop and maintain Python automation scripts to streamline recurring data processes and improve efficiency.
• Support, monitor, and enhance existing data pipelines and internal applications, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Design and build intuitive dashboards and reporting solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective data solutions and tools.

This is a 12-month contract position.

High Level:

At the takealot Group, our Internship 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.

Every selected Intern 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.