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Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online retail and delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Marketplace Operations Graduate to join our team in Cape Town. 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.

• Identify opportunities for process optimisation within marketplace operations
• Conduct data analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Map current state processes and design future state improvements
• Support implementation of process enhancements and monitor their effectiveness
• Collect, analyse and interpret marketplace performance data
• Create reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators
• Identify trends and patterns that inform improvement recommendations
• Assist in planning and executing continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams on improvement initiatives
• Document processes, procedures and project outcomes
• Support change management activities related to process improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Economics, or a related field

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Basic knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma advantageous)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

This is a 12‑month contract position.

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 Programme will prepare you for a career in a large‑scale and fast‑paced 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.

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market‑related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.
• Mentorship Program: Learn from the best.
• Online Learning: Up‑skill with free access to global industry leaders.
• Good times: Social events and out‑of‑office activities.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk.

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.