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Job Details

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
🏢 Company: Takealot Group
🚚 Division: Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS)
📄 Contract Type: Fixed-Term Graduate Programme
⏳ Duration: 12 Months
🎓 Programme Type: Industrial Engineering Graduate – TFS Development

Company Overview

The Takealot Group is South Africa’s leading e-commerce and delivery organisation, operating at scale through brands including takealot.com, Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS), and Mr D. With millions of customers nationwide, the group relies on advanced logistics, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence to deliver fast, reliable service.

TFS plays a critical role in the group’s supply chain, distribution, and last-mile delivery infrastructure, driving continuous improvement and innovation across fulfilment operations.

Job Overview

The Industrial Engineering Graduate: TFS Development role offers exposure to large-scale logistics operations, hub optimisation, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-growing e-commerce environment. Graduates will work on real operational projects focused on capacity planning, process mapping, data analysis, and logistics network optimisation.

This programme is ideal for graduates seeking to apply industrial engineering principles in a practical, high-impact logistics and supply chain setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the setup and rollout of Takealot Lite pickup points

• Conduct hub activity time studies to determine operational capacity and efficiency

• Participate in logistics-related research and operational improvement projects

• Perform benchmarking studies to compare internal and external logistics performance

• Analyse logistics and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

• Map logistics processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and optimisation opportunities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and management

• Prepare reports, presentations, and insights for stakeholders and project teams

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics, or a related field

Technical Skills

• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in data analysis tools

• Ability to interpret operational and logistics data

• Understanding of process mapping, optimisation, and efficiency principles

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Project coordination and basic project management skills

• Effective stakeholder communication and reporting abilities

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and proactive problem-solver

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

• Confident in sharing ideas and contributing to operational improvements

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

CV Tips for Industrial Engineering Graduates

• Highlight coursework or projects related to logistics, supply chain, or operations optimisation

• Include experience with time studies, process mapping, or data analysis

• Showcase problem-solving examples using industrial engineering methodologies

• Mention exposure to project work, teamwork, or cross-functional collaboration

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

Graduate Programme Value

• Exposure to large-scale e-commerce logistics and fulfilment operations

• Hands-on experience applying industrial engineering concepts in real environments

• Structured learning covering technical and soft skills development

• Mentorship from experienced logistics and engineering professionals

• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in operations or supply chain

Company Policy Statement

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities in line with Employment Equity objectives.