Computer Software Engineering Graduate

MBA-Exchange.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform is looking for a talented Computer Software Engineering Graduate to join its team in Cape Town. This 12-month contract offers an opportunity to learn from industry leaders while developing essential technical and soft skills. Responsibilities include setting up pickup points, assisting in software design and development, writing efficient code, and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree and possess strong programming and analytical skills, along with effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up Takealot lite pickup points.
• Assist in design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications.
• Write clean and maintainable code.
• Participate in software development projects from requirements to deployment.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to improvement of software processes and tools.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Stay updated with emerging tech and trends.

Skills

Programming and software development skills

Data structures understanding

Algorithms knowledge

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Fashion / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Computer Software Engineering Graduate to join our team in Cape Town. The Graduate Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering or a related field

The skills we need

• Strong programming and software development skills
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Attributes required

• Collaborative
• Creative Energy
• Hands on
• Have an opinion and voice it
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up Takealot lite pickup points
• Assist in the design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Participate in software development projects from requirements gathering to deployment
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, QA, and operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and tools
• Prepare technical documentation and reports as required
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, programming languages, and industry trends

This is a 12-month contract position.

High Level:

At the takealot Group, our Graduate Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Graduate program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.

Every selected Graduate gains unique insights into the e-commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.

You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.