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Job Details

📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
🏢 Company: Takealot Group
🏬 Site: Johannesburg Distribution Centre
📄 Job Type: Graduate Programme
⏳ Contract Duration: 12 Months
🎓 Level: Graduate / Entry-Level

Company Overview

The Takealot Group is South Africa’s leading online retail and delivery organisation, operating through takealot.com, Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS), and Mr D. The Group supports millions of online shoppers through a highly advanced e-commerce and logistics network.

Takealot’s success is driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to developing future leaders within fast-paced, large-scale distribution environments.

Job Overview

The Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate role offers graduates the opportunity to gain end-to-end exposure to supply chain operations within a high-volume distribution centre. Based in Johannesburg, the graduate will support planning, procurement, inventory, dispatch, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business units.

This programme is ideal for graduates seeking a long-term career in logistics, operations management, or supply chain strategy within a technology-driven retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support outbound planning and coordination across inbound, outbound, inventory, and dispatch operations

• Assist with procurement activities and supplier coordination while supporting SLA adherence

• Track stock levels, process orders, and maintain accurate inventory records

• Monitor dispatch operations to ensure timely delivery and effective coordination with logistics partners

• Analyse operational data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities

• Support cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service quality

• Assist in designing and implementing process improvements for operational efficiency

• Identify operational risks and support contingency planning

• Support sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible practices

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and operational partners

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Experience

• No prior work experience required

• Exposure to logistics, warehousing, procurement, or operations will be advantageous

Skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis

CV Tips for the Role

• Highlight logistics, supply chain, or operations-related coursework and projects

• Emphasise analytical skills and experience working with data

• Demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities

• Include any exposure to warehousing, planning, or procurement environments

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

Benefits

• Market-related total remuneration package with flexibility

• Structured graduate development programme with mentorship

• Exposure to large-scale distribution and logistics operations

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

• High-performance, collaborative work culture

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

• Free on-site parking and regular employee engagement activities

Company Policy

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