Marketplace Engineering Graduate

takealot.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retail organization in Cape Town seeks a Marketplace Engineering Graduate for a 12-month contract. The role involves identifying process optimisation opportunities, conducting data analysis to support improvements, and creating performance reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering e-commerce solutions across Africa.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Basic knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process optimisation within marketplace operations.
• Conduct data analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Marketplace 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!

Key responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for process optimisation within marketplace operations
• Conduct data analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Map current state processes and design future state improvements
• Support implementation of process enhancements and monitor their effectiveness
• Collect, analyse, and interpret marketplace performance data
• Create reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators
• Identify trends and patterns that inform improvement recommendations
• Assist in planning and executing continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams on improvement initiatives
• Document processes, procedures, and project outcomes
• Support change management activities related to process improvements

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Basic knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma advantageous)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attributes required:

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

This is a 12-month contract position.

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.

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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.