Risk Management/Loss Prevention Intern New Cape Town

Takealot Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Group in Cape Town is seeking a Risk Management/Loss Prevention intern to join our team at DC1 and DC3. This 18-month contract offers hands-on exposure to data interpretation, reporting, and cross-functional projects in a rapid e-commerce environment.

You will collect and interpret operational data, assist in SOP development, and collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Health & Safety to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• N6/NCV Certificate in Risk Management or Loss Prevention.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, interpret, and present operational data.
• Support planning and execution of projects in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• Prepare clear reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Facilities, and Health & Safety.
• Develop, review, and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Monitor operational performance against KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and support implementation of solutions.

Skills

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

N6/ NCV Certificate in Risk Management/Loss Prevention

Tools

MS Office Suite

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:

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

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-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.