The , South Africa’s leading online retail and delivery organisation, is inviting applications for an Engineering Graduate to join its dynamic team in Johannesburg.

This exciting Graduate Programme offers successful candidates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the Group’s innovative businesses, including takealot.com, Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), and Mr D. Graduates will be exposed to real-world operational challenges within a fast-paced e-commerce environment while building both technical and professional skills.

This programme is ideal for forward-thinking Industrial Engineering graduates who are eager to develop their careers in one of Africa’s most innovative digital environments.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must hold a:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering

Key Skills Required

• Strong computer literacy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and multitasking ability
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interpret and present data
• Understanding of socioeconomic and public policy issues

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:

• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Creative and solutions-driven
• Hands-on and proactive
• Confident in sharing ideas and opinions
• A strong communicator
• A problem solver with analytical thinking

Key Responsibilities

Graduates will support operational excellence by:

• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting operational data to support decision-making
• Assisting with planning and execution of engineering and operational projects
• Preparing dashboards, reports, and presentations for stakeholders
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Facilities, and Health & Safety
• Supporting development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities
• Participating in problem-solving initiatives and supporting implementation of solutions

What the Programme Offers

The Takealot Graduate Programme is designed to equip participants with:

• Exposure to large-scale e-commerce operations
• Practical experience across multiple business units
• Structured technical and soft-skills development
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Access to online learning platforms
• A collaborative and high-performance work culture

Graduates will gain valuable insights into logistics, operations, and digital commerce while working alongside experienced professionals.

This is a contract position, offering a market-related remuneration package and career growth opportunities within a fast-growing organisation.

Takealot is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups and persons living with disabilities.

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