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Job Details

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
🏢 Company: Takealot Group
🎓 Position: Data Analytics Graduate
📄 Programme Type: Graduate Programme
⏳ Contract Duration: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
🏬 Business Units: takealot.com, Mr D, Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS)

Company Overview

The Takealot Group is South Africa’s leading online retail, fashion, delivery, and logistics organisation, serving over 2.5 million customers nationwide. Through its brands — takealot.com, Mr D, and Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS) — the Group leverages technology, data, and innovation to deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.

Operating in a high-growth, data-driven environment, Takealot places analytics at the centre of decision-making and continuous improvement.

Job Overview

The Data Analytics Graduate Programme is designed for analytically minded graduates who are passionate about turning data into meaningful business insights.

Graduates will rotate across Takealot Group businesses, gaining exposure to large-scale datasets, reporting frameworks, and analytics tools that support operational, commercial, and customer-focused decision-making. This programme provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in data and analytics within a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse data to support informed business decisions

• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualisations

• Identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights from large datasets

• Assist in the development of predictive models and data-driven solutions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements

• Present insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders

• Support continuous improvement of data processes, tools, and reporting frameworks

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Data Analytics or a related field

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong computer literacy and data handling skills

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Ability to analyse customer data and identify trends and patterns

• Understanding of customer segmentation, targeting, and personalisation concepts

• Proficiency in dashboarding and data visualisation tools such as:

  • Tableau

  • Power BI

  • Google Data Studio

• Strong data manipulation skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data modelling

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and team-oriented

• Hands-on and execution-focused

• Creative thinker with analytical curiosity

• Confident communicator who can articulate insights clearly

• Strong problem-solving mindset

• Willing to voice ideas and challenge assumptions

CV Tips for Data Analytics Graduates

• Highlight experience with data analysis, reporting, or dashboards

• Include exposure to SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools

• Demonstrate your ability to turn data into business insights

• Showcase teamwork, stakeholder communication, and presentation skills

• Keep your CV concise, structured, and results-driven

Graduate Programme Values

• Practical exposure to large-scale e-commerce data environments

• Hands-on analytics experience across multiple business units

• Structured technical and soft-skills training

• Mentorship from experienced analytics and business professionals

• Strong internal growth and promotion opportunities

Working Environment

• Entrepreneurial, high-performance, and customer-centric culture

• Flat structures encouraging collaboration and ownership

• Open feedback culture focused on continuous improvement

• Access to online learning platforms including MyAcademy, Udacity, and Coursera

• Mentorship programmes and regular team engagement initiatives

• Market-related total remuneration package with flexible benefits

• Employee wellness support, including counselling, legal, and financial guidance

• Free on-site parking

Company Policy Statement

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference may be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities in line with the company’s Employment Equity objectives.