Risk Management/Loss Prevention Intern

Takealotcom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Group is seeking a Risk Management/Loss Prevention intern in Cape Town (DC1 and DC3). You will collect and analyse data to support decisions, coordinate projects, and prepare dashboards for stakeholders.

The role is an 18-month internship designed to build technical and soft skills in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. Ideal candidates hold an N6/ NCV in Risk Management or Loss Prevention, with strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• N6/ NCV Certificate in Risk Management/Loss Prevention is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with data interpretation and reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, interpret, and present operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Attention to Detail

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office Suite

Data interpretation

Public policy awareness

Security sector experience

Education

N6/ NCV Certificate in Risk Management/Loss Prevention

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Takealot, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talentedRisk Management/Loss Prevention intern to join our team in Cape Town DC1 and DC3.

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

N6/ NCV Certificate in Risk Management/Loss Prevention

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.
• Private Security Sector/SAPS/Armed Forces experience

Attributes required

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

Key responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, interpret, and present operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and operational projects in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• Prepare clear reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Facilities, and Health & Safety.
• Support the development, review, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Monitor operational performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist in identifying improvement opportunities and corrective actions.
• Participate in problem-solving initiatives by identifying root causes, proposing practical solutions, and supporting implementation.

This is an 18-month contract

High Level

At the Takealot Group, ourInternship 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 selected Interngains 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-skin 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).

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