Business Strategy Analyst

takealot.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online retailer is seeking a Business Strategy Analyst to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in research and analysis to drive new growth initiatives. You will collaborate with various specialists, build Excel models, and develop implementation strategies that align with the company's ambitious goals. If you are solutions-oriented, data-driven, and passionate about e-commerce, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and be part of shaping the future of e-commerce in Africa.

Benefits

Market-related benefits

Great work environment

Dynamic team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an analytical role, preferably in e-commerce or consulting.
• Strong academic results and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to develop business cases for growth opportunities.
• Create implementation plans and budgets for new projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Quantitative Field

Postgraduate Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Business Strategy Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company seeking smart, creative, hardworking individuals. We offer market-related benefits, a great work environment, and an exciting challenge for those eager to build something great.

This role reports to the Head of Business Development.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing research and analysis to develop robust business cases for new growth opportunities.
2. Assembling and analyzing data to determine market sizes for new concepts.
3. Researching implementation strategies locally and internationally.
4. Utilizing online tools and engaging with information sources.
5. Building Excel models to quantify opportunity sizes.
6. Applying creative problem-solving to develop solutions.
7. Developing high-level functional requirements for implementing opportunities.
8. Collaborating with specialists across the business to understand practical implementation needs.
9. Creating implementation plans and budgets for new projects.
10. Managing the implementation of selected opportunities.

Attributes:

1. Solutions-oriented with a positive, energetic attitude.
2. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with data-driven decision-making.
3. Ability to structure solutions to ambiguous problems.
4. Professional communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
6. Versatile, eager to learn through action.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; postgraduate degree preferred.
2. At least 3 years of experience in an analytical role (e.g., e-commerce, consulting, engineering).
3. Excellent academic results.
4. Proficiency in Excel.

The Environment:

• Entrepreneurial, dynamic, customer-centric, and fun, with a shared ambition to lead e-commerce in Africa.
• We foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, continuous improvement, and direct feedback.
• We value execution and passion for what we do.

We seek an Extraordinary Mind who:

• Is forthright yet respectful.
• Is an expert in execution and design.
• Uses data to make informed decisions.
• Is competitive, self-driven, and strives for excellence.
• Passionate about e-commerce and delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Thrives under change, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented.
• Thinks from a business perspective with technical input.
• Is curious, innovative, and enjoys iteration.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking.
• Thinks like an owner.
• Embodies SMART, Integrity, and Hard Work.

If you meet these qualities, come join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities.