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Mechanical Engineering Intern: Site & Services

Companytakealot.com
LocationJohannesburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist technicians in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment within the distribution center. They will also manage inventory for spares and tools while reporting on safety and housekeeping standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7643
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Takealot is South Africa’s #1 shopping app, on a mission to change lives for the better through e-commerce. Since 2011, we’ve delivered happiness to millions of South Africans through our commitment to exceptional service, unbeatable range, and trusted delivery. With millions of products and a delivery network that reaches every corner of South Africa, we’re not just delivering packages, we’re delivering possibilities. From supporting over 12,000 small businesses through our marketplace to creating thousands of jobs through our ecosystem, we truly believe that e-commerce is a force for good. Because when South Africa wins, we all win. And that’s happy, delivered. Need help or have a question? Reach out to us via our Help Center for assistance https://www.takealot.com/help-centre
About the Role

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Mechanical Engineering Intern: Site & Services to join our team in Johannesburg Distribution Centre. The Internship Program will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: Takealot.com, TFS and Mr. D

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

  • Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.
  • Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.
  • Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. 

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

N6 Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

The skills we need:

  • Computer Literacy
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, SQL advantageous)
  • Understanding of supply chain, operations, and production processes
  • Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Attributes required: 

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

Key responsibilities:

  • Computer Literacy
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Inventory management of spares and tools
  • Help Technicians maintain all the mechanical and electrical equipment in and around the DC
  • Report on unsafe act and housekeeping
  • Data analysis skills 
  • Understanding of supply chain, operations, and production processes

This is a 12-month contract position.

 

High Level: 

At the Takealot Group, our Internship Program 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 gain unique insight 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.

 

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer LiteracyAttention To DetailData AnalysisExcelPower BISQLSupply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementProduction ProcessesInventory ManagementEquipment MaintenanceCommunication SkillsProblem-solvingCollaboration
Categories
EngineeringLogisticsRetailManufacturingData & Analytics