TDT Project Engineer

takealot.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce logistics company is seeking a talented individual to drive logistics operations in Cape Town. This role involves implementing continuous improvement projects, operationalizing business initiatives, and ensuring effective stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will possess strong logistics supply chain experience, a relevant degree, and a proven track record in project success. Join a dynamic team where your growth contributes to collective success.

Benefits

Purpose-driven impact

Advanced technology and systems

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 – 5 years in Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Sound operational background in logistics management.
• Proven success in delivering projects against targets.

Responsibilities

• Implement continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency.
• Operationalize new business development initiatives.
• Develop/improve health and safety plans within the network.
• Audit operational teams against approved systems.
• Manage changes for business expansion in Pickup Points.
• Standardize resources across the network.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure communication channels are open.

Skills

Logistics supply chain experience

Collaborative skills

Analytical skills

Leadership and team development

High motivation and resilience

Education

BEng Industrial or Logistics degree

Job description

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.

This position reports to the Head of TDT

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;
• Support with developing and/or improving the health and safety plans, programmes and procedures in the TDT network;
• Auditing operational teams against approved systems;
• Coordinating changes required in the Takealot Pickup Point 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Why Join TFS:

• Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
• Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
• Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

More than just a job, we offer:

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

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