Engineering Graduate

MBA-Exchange.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is seeking a highly talented Engineering Graduate to join their team. The Graduate Programme involves various businesses and requires a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Economics, or Data Science. Responsibilities include data analysis, interpreting customer behavior, and preparing reports and dashboards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, computer literacy, and problem-solving abilities. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Benefits

Mentorship Program

Online Learning access

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Economics, or Data Science.
• Computer literacy is essential for this role.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support data-driven analysis to inform business decisions.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing large datasets.
• Prepare reports and presentations using analytics tools.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Strong Attention to Detail

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Time management

Data interpretation and presentation

Education

Degree in Stats/Maths/Bus/Economics/Data Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail and Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Engineering Graduate to join our team. 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:

Degree in Stats/Maths/Bus/Economics/Data Science

The skills we need:

• Computer Literacy
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Data interpretation and presentation.
• Understanding of socioeconomic and public policy issues.

Attributes required:

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

Key responsibilities:

• Support data‑driven analysis to inform business, operational, and commercial decision‑making across the Takealot Group.
• Assist in collecting, cleaning, analysing, and interpreting large datasets related to customer behaviour, operations, finance, or performance metrics.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations using Excel, Google Sheets, and internal analytics tools.
• Support modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to solve business problems and improve efficiency.
• Assist with identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through statistical and quantitative analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Product, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analysing processes and proposing data‑backed solutions.

This is a 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 Internship 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 programme 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.

How To Sell This Job

The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer‑centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e‑commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market‑related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Mentorship Program: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up‑skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out‑of‑office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.