Job Details

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
🏢 Company: Takealot Group 💼 Job Title: Legal Intern
🕒 Job Type: Internship (Contract)
🏢 Division: takealot.com / TFS / Mr D
💰 Remuneration: Market-related

Company Overview

Takealot Group is the leading online retail and delivery group in Africa, operating platforms such as takealot.com, Mr D, and Takealot Fulfilment Services.

The company is known for its high-performance culture, innovation, and customer-centric approach, offering employees opportunities to grow within a fast-paced digital environment.

Job Overview

The Legal Internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience within an in-house legal department of a leading e-commerce company.

As a Legal Intern, you will support the legal team with administrative, documentation, and operational tasks, ensuring efficient management of legal processes. You will gain exposure to contract management, compliance, corporate governance, and legal operations.

This role is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in legal administration, corporate law support, or compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to the legal team and leadership
Manage calendars, meetings, and correspondence
Coordinate internal and external meetings and logistics
Handle emails, calls, and communication for the legal department

Document Management & Administration

Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and presentations
Maintain filing systems for contracts and legal documentation
Manage contract lifecycle records (renewals, expiries, execution)
Ensure proper storage and confidentiality of documents

Contract & Matter Management

Assist with contract tracking and administration
Maintain legal matter management systems
Coordinate contract execution and approvals
Liaise with external attorneys and service providers

Legal Department Operations

Process invoices and manage supplier relationships
Support onboarding of new legal team members
Maintain office supplies and administrative processes

Compliance & Reporting Support

Assist with compliance tracking and reporting
Prepare reports and presentations for management
Maintain registers for legal and governance documentation
Support legal research and corporate governance activities

General Support

Provide general administrative assistance
Assist with ad hoc legal projects and tasks
Support training coordination and materials preparation
Maintain confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

Education

Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
Currently pursuing or recently completed N6 in:
- Legal Secretary
- Office Administration

Experience

No formal experience required (internship level)
Exposure to legal or administrative environments is advantageous

Skills

Advanced document formatting and presentation skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Knowledge of legal terminology and document types
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Record-keeping and document management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Data capturing and reporting skills

Personal Attributes:

High integrity and discretion
Ability to handle confidential information
Professional and well-organised
Proactive and self-motivated
Strong problem-solving skills
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset

Internship Tips

Highlight legal administration or office support experience
Showcase document formatting and MS Office skills
Include knowledge of legal terminology or coursework
Emphasise attention to detail and confidentiality
Keep your CV clear, professional, and tailored to legal roles
Mention any experience with document or contract systems

Benefits of Joining the Company

Hands-on experience in a corporate legal environment
Exposure to contract management and compliance processes
Mentorship from experienced legal professionals
Access to online learning platforms (Udacity, Coursera, etc.)
Dynamic and innovative workplace culture
Career growth opportunities within Takealot Group
Employee wellness and support programmes
Team-building and social activities

Company Policy

Takealot Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Preference may be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities.

The company follows fair recruitment practices and does not require any payment during the hiring process. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent job offers requesting fees.

Takealot promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, empowering employees to grow and succeed.

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