Project Engineer

takealot.com; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce logistics company in South Africa is seeking a highly talented TDT Project Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This role focuses on initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects across the TDT network, optimizing delivery lead-times and costs, and ensuring effective stakeholder management. Candidates should have a BEng in Industrial or Logistics, along with 3-5 years of experience in logistics/supply chain and strong analytical and leadership skills. Join TFS to revolutionize e-commerce logistics.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience within Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Proven track record in delivering projects against targets.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Operationalize new business development initiatives.
• Coordinate required changes for business expansion.
• Implement standardized resources across the TDT network.
• Optimize delivery lead-time and logistics cost.
• Maintain clear communication in improvement projects.

Skills

Logistics supply chain experience

Collaborative working with stakeholders

Quantitative analytical capability

Leadership and team development skills

Problem identification and project management

Education

BEng Industrial or Logistics degree

Job description

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented TDT Project Engineer to join our team in Cape Town.

Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting‑edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission. At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

This position reports to the Head of TDT Projects

Your responsibilities will include:

• Initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects across the TDT network to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Operationalizing new business development initiatives within the TDT network
• Coordinating changes required in the TDT network in support of business expansion
• Investigating, establishing and implementing standardized resources across the TDT network
• Working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to optimise total delivery lead-time and logistics cost and
• Active Stakeholder Management by ensuring clear communication channels are maintained between all parties involved in improvement projects.

Attributes required:

• Logistics supply chain experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret complex operational environments, identify problem areas and project manage the implement of leading edge solutions
• Quantitative analytical capability, with a strong grasp of management and cost accounting principles and metrics
• Good leadership and team development skills and
• High degree of personal motivation and resilience

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• BEng Industrial or Logistics degree
• Minimum 3 – 5 years within Logistics / Supply Chain
• Sound operational background within logistics managementProven track record of success in delivering projects against operational and profit targets
• Experience of managing both internal and external stakeholders

Be part of the extraordinary. Be part of TFS.

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