Marketing Internship Programme at Takealot – Apply now!

Job Details

Job Title: Marketing Intern
Company: Takealot Group
Job Type: Internship / Contract
Industry: E-Commerce / Digital Marketing
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Company Overview

Takealot Group is a leading online retail and delivery organisation in South Africa. The company operates popular platforms such as Takealot.com and Takealot Fulfilment Solutions, delivering a wide range of products to millions of customers nationwide.

Takealot is known for its innovation, technology-driven operations, and customer-focused approach. The company offers a dynamic environment where interns can gain valuable practical experience in the rapidly growing digital commerce sector.

Job Overview

The Marketing Intern will support the marketing team in planning and executing digital campaigns across e-commerce and marketplace platforms. The role involves assisting with campaign coordination, performance tracking, promotional activities, and data analysis.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in digital marketing, online retail, and data-driven campaign management to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and marketplace platforms.

• Support campaign setup, updates, and optimisation activities.

• Assist with promotional campaigns, pricing updates, banners, and product deals.

• Monitor marketing campaign performance and prepare weekly or monthly reports.

• Coordinate content preparation including product descriptions, imagery briefs, and promotional messaging.

• Conduct competitor analysis and monitor marketplace trends.

• Support paid media campaigns such as search, display, and marketplace advertising.

• Collaborate with internal teams including merchandising, studio, and CRM teams.

• Analyse customer feedback, reviews, and ratings to identify marketing insights.

• Assist with promotional calendars, launches, and special marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

Candidates should be currently studying or recently completed an N6 qualification in one of the following fields:

• Marketing

• Digital Marketing

• Business Management

• Communications

• E-commerce or a related discipline

Experience

• No formal work experience required.

• Internship experience, academic projects, or online marketing certifications are advantageous.

• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Takealot.com, Mr D, or Uber Eats is beneficial.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic understanding of digital marketing and customer journeys.

• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret campaign performance data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Google Sheets including basic formulas and data filtering.

• Understanding of social media marketing, online ads, and marketplace promotions.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Willingness to learn marketing tools such as the Takealot Seller Portal, Mr D Merchant Portal, and analytics platforms like Google Analytics or Meta Ads Manager.

Internship Tips

If you want to stand out when applying for this internship:

• Include digital marketing coursework, certifications, or online training in your CV.

• Showcase projects where you worked on social media campaigns, online promotions, or content marketing.

• Highlight any experience analysing marketing metrics or campaign performance data.

• Demonstrate familiarity with e-commerce platforms and digital advertising tools.

• Keep your CV well-structured and focus on marketing skills, analytics, and creativity.

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Hands-on experience in digital marketing and e-commerce campaigns.

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals.

• Exposure to large-scale online retail operations.

• Access to professional development and online learning platforms.

• Opportunities to collaborate with multiple teams across the organisation.

• Potential long-term career opportunities within the Takealot Group.

Company Policy

Takealot Group is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunity employment. The company encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including candidates from previously disadvantaged groups and persons living with disabilities.

All applications are handled confidentially, and candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable employment and data protection regulations.