Retail Graduate Internship Programme | Apply Now!

Job Details

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
🏢 Company: Takealot Group (Takealot.com)
📄 Job Type: Graduate Programme
⏳ Contract Duration: 12 Months
🎓 Level: Graduate / Entry-Level
🛒 Division: Retail (Takealot.com)

Company Overview

The Takealot Group is South Africa’s leading online retail and delivery organisation, comprising takealot.com, Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS), and Mr D. Operating at scale with millions of customers nationwide, the Group is known for its entrepreneurial culture, innovation-driven mindset, and rapid growth within the e-commerce sector.

Takealot fosters a high-performance environment where collaboration, execution, and continuous learning are central to success.

Job Overview

The Retail Graduate role offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to gain practical exposure within Takealot.com’s Retail team. The programme is designed to develop both technical and soft skills, preparing graduates for long-term careers in a fast-paced, data-driven e-commerce environment.

Graduates will support core retail and merchandising operations while learning directly from experienced professionals across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Retail division with administrative functions related to order processing and buy plans

• Audit product availability, selection, and pricing for market bestsellers and new releases

• Assist with merchandising checks, including customer reviews, links, and newsletters

• Manage customer queries and escalate issues where required

• Support retail reporting, coordination, and ad hoc projects within the team

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal retail execution

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Marketing, Retail Management, BCom, Fashion, or a related field

Experience

• No formal work experience required

• Exposure to retail, e-commerce, or administrative environments will be advantageous

Skills

• Strong written communication and reporting skills

• Presentation and idea-pitching capability

• Basic project coordination and time management skills

• Negotiation and stakeholder interaction skills

• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing digital environment

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

CV Tips for the Role

• Highlight academic projects related to retail, marketing, or e-commerce

• Emphasise analytical, organisational, and communication skills

• Include any exposure to data analysis, Excel, or online retail platforms

• Demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and willingness to learn

• Keep your CV concise, professional, and results-focused

Benefits

• Market-related total remuneration package with flexibility

• Structured graduate development programme with mentorship

• Access to online learning platforms such as Udacity, Coursera, and MyAcademy

• Exposure to industry-leading professionals and large-scale operations

• Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment

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

• Free on-site parking and regular team social activities

Company Policy

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