Computer Software Engineering Graduate

takealot.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retail company in Cape Town is seeking a Computer Software Engineering Graduate to join their Graduate Programme. This 12-month contract role includes responsibilities such as assisting in software design, development, testing, coding best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Software Engineering and strong programming skills in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers extensive training from industry professionals.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering

Job description

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / 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.

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

• Creative Energy
• Hands on
• Have an opinion and voice it

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 programme 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.

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