Risk & Security Management Graduate

takealot.com; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African online retailer is seeking a highly talented Risk & Security Management Graduate to join their Durban team. In this 12-month contract, you will assist with identifying security threats, maintaining risk databases, and implementing policies. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Risk Management and strong analytical skills. The position offers growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment, with additional benefits including mentorship and online learning resources.

Benefits

Market-related remuneration

Mentorship Program

Online Learning access

Confidential counseling services

Social events and activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or a related field.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and documenting potential security threats.
• Support the development of risk registers.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring security policies.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective time-management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

TakealotGroup, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Fashion / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talentedRisk & Security Management Graduate to join our team inDurban Distribution centre.

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!

Growth Opportunities

• Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or a related field.

The skills we need:

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Effective time-management and organizational skills

Attributes required:

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

Key responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, analysing, and documenting potential security threats and vulnerabilities
• Support the development of risk registers and maintain risk databases
• Assist in implementing and monitoring security policies, procedures, and controls
• Support daily security operations including access management and incident monitoring
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Help prepare compliance reports and documentation
• Support regulatory audit processes and inspections
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their risk profiles
• Support risk awareness training and security education programs
• Interacting with CS and HQ on customer related complaints
• Assist senior risk and security professionals with project deliverables
• Support budget tracking for risk and security initiatives

This is a 12-month contract position.

Program Overview

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

Every selected Graduate gains 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.

Benefits

• 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.