Facilities Intern

Takealotcom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, invites applications for a Facilities Intern to join our Cape Town central office. This 18-month contract offers hands-on exposure to facilities operations, data analysis and project support in a fast-growing e-commerce environment.

You will assist with maintenance planning, access control systems, OH&S compliance, supplier coordination and reporting. The program blends technical training with business skills to prepare you for a career in

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus an N6 certificate or NCV Level 4 in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building/Construction, Property/Operations Management, Office Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collect, capture, collate, analyse and present facilities-related operational data to support decision-making.
• Assist with administration and operation of Facilities systems including access control, CCTV monitoring, maintenance/helpdesk systems, finance and procurement portals.
• Assist with planning, coordination and execution of Facilities projects, office moves and space changes.
• Assist with inspections and maintenance across the building including plumbing, electrical, HVAC and office infrastructure.
• Assist with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance including inspections, incident reporting and records.
• Liaise with internal clients, contractors and service providers to coordinate maintenance, repairs and facilities requests.
• Assist with obtaining and comparing supplier quotations, creating purchase requisitions and issuing purchase orders.
• Support development and maintenance of SOPs, checklists, registers, compliance records and other Facilities documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Contractor coordination

Data capturing & reporting

Facilities management basics

OHS awareness

Independent working

Proactive mindset

Education

Grade 12 + N6 certificate or NCV Level 4 in facilities/related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Facilities Internto join our team in Cape Town central Office

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!

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

Grade 12 plus an N6 certificate or NCV Level 4 qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building/Construction, Property/Operations Management, Office Administration, or a related field.

The skills we need:

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to coordinate and follow up with contractors and service providers.
• Data capturing, interpretation and reporting skills.
• Basic understanding of facilities management, building operations, maintenance and OHS.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and willingness to learn.

Attributes required:

• Hands on/practical
• Problem solving mindset
• Proactive/takes initiative
• Collaborative
• Strong communication skills
• Curious/eager to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Key responsibilities:

• Collect, capture, collate, analyse and present Facilities-related operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Assist with the administration and operation of Facilities systems, including access control, CCTV monitoring, maintenance/helpdesk systems, finance and procurement portals, and other relevant platforms.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of Facilities projects, office moves, space changes and other building-related initiatives.
• Assist with physical inspections and maintenance activities across the building, including identifying and reporting issues relating to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, general building maintenance and office infrastructure.
• Assist with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance, including inspections, documentation, incident reporting, compliance records and corrective actions.
• Liaise with internal clients, contractors and service providers to coordinate maintenance, repairs, services and Facilities-related requests.
• Assist with obtaining and comparing supplier quotations, creating purchase requisitions and issuing purchase orders in accordance with company processes.
• Support the development, review and maintenance of SOPs, checklists, registers, compliance records and other Facilities documentation, while participating in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an 18-month contract position

High Level:

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

Every selectedGraduategains 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.

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.

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