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Business Management Intern

Companytakealot.com
LocationCape Town
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with driver recruitment tasks, including lead validation and management, while collecting and analyzing operational data to support decision-making. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7896
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.com South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Business Management Intern that has a love for analysis and reporting  to join our team.

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!

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

N6 Certificate in Business Management or any related course

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:

  • Assist with daily driver recruitment tasks ie, lead validations, lead scheduling, lead management
  • Collect, analyse, interpret, and present operational / recruitment data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

  • Assist in preparing clear reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Facilities, and Health & Safety.

  • Assist the Team Leader to Monitor operational performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist in identifying improvement opportunities and corrective actions.

  • Participate in problem-solving initiatives by identifying root causes, proposing practical solutions, and supporting implementation.

 

This is an 18-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 Internship 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.

 

The Environment:

  • takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
  • We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
  • We are short on ego and high on output.
  • We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
  • We love what we do and what we are creating.

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

  • The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
  • No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
  • Mentorship Program: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
  • Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
  • Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
  • Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
  • Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see? 

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

 

 

Key Skills
Computer LiteracyAttention to DetailWritten communicationVerbal communicationTime managementProject managementMS Office SuiteData interpretationData presentationProblem solvingReportingAnalysisCollaborationOperational data analysis
Categories
Management & LeadershipRetailLogisticsData & AnalyticsAdministrative
Benefits
Mentorship ProgramOnline LearningFree parkingConfidential counsellingLegal supportFinancial guidanceSocial events