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Analytics Engineer (Data Platform)
Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Analytics Engineer (Data Platform) to join our team.
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!
- Scale: 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Show them what you can do.
- Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time.
- Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Mr D & TFS. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.
Who’s who in the tech space
This position reports to the Data Platform Engineering Manager
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
- Work closely with stakeholders, Data Engineers and BI Analysts to turn data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound business decisions.
- Responsible for the full life-cycle development, implementation, production support, and performance tuning of the Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Marts, and Business Intelligence Reporting environments.
- Design and implement reporting and analytical solutions.
- Analyses business and functional requirements and translates these requirements into robust, scalable, operable solutions.
- Help to maintain our Kappa & Lambda event-driven architecture built on BigQuery, DataForm and Looker.
- Ensuring that the data pipelines and general support infrastructure continue to run and operate in the most efficient manner.
- Provide operational support, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
- Automating data extraction and report update processes.
- Data validation and integrity testing.
- Data cleansing and multidimensional data modeling.
- Optimisation of data models.
The skills we need:
- Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energy
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality work, in a fast-paced environment
- Focus on getting the job done, but have fun doing so
- Taking ownership and displaying accountability in the work required of you
- Have an interest in e-commerce, building a brand and business
- Customer-centric
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and a minimum of 3 years experience in a software/technology environment is required.
- In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years experience in a software/technology environment.
- 4 – 6 years related experience
- 1 – 2 years of coding experience in Python and JavaScript (advantageous)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience using a BI reporting tools (e.g. QlikView, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Looker, etc.)
- Minimum 4 years SQL experience
- A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
- A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including Linux and operating systems, networking
- Experience using Looker, BigQuery and Dataform is advantageous
- OLAP and multidimensional cube design experience
- Familiar with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions
- Have experience with Google Cloud, or another cloud provider (architecture, operations)
- High proficiency in working with large data sets and business models
- Experience with Domain Driven Design (DDD) is advantageous
- Experience working in Scrum and Sprint Agile methodologies is advantageous
- Retail or e-commerce industry experience beneficial
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.
- Free subscription to takealotMORE
- No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
- Remote working: Love water cooler chats and working from home? Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
- Mentorship programme: 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.
- Naspers Tech Community & 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).
- Staff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?
- Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off – you deserve it.
- Right tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.
- Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
- Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.
- 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 the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
Click here to apply
Engineering Graduate
Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail and Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Engineering Graduate to join our team. 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!
Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!
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:
Degree in Engineering (Mechatronic)
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.
Attributes required:
Collaborative
Creative Energy
Hands on
Have an opinion and voice it
Strong communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Key responsibilities:
Assist in analysing operational and engineering data to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Support the design, testing, implementation, and optimisation of engineering systems, automation solutions, and process improvements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, applying problem-solving and analytical thinking to real operational challenges.
Assist with project coordination and execution, including planning, tracking progress, and reporting on deliverables.
Support preventative maintenance, system monitoring, and performance evaluation of equipment, processes, and infrastructure.
Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, and dashboards for stakeholders and management.
This is a contract position
High Level:
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 Internship 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.
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.
Click here to apply
DC Industrial Engineer
takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented DC Industrial Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
This position reports to the DC Industrial Engineering Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:
● Procurement of equipment to support operational needs
● Management and control of all project costs
● Change management
● Supplier contract and quotations’ negotiations
● Evaluate core processes within the DC operation and integrate them in a unique and creative way to solve business problems.
● Design and conduct time and motion studies to develop standard work routines; best practises and realistic/measurable productivity expectations.
● Collaborate and communicate the above mentioned with the Head of Departments (HODs) and Development team.
● Performing routine audits of systems and operational processes.
● Advise on improvements of Key Performance Indicators that impacts operations and processes with different stakeholders.
● Conduct RCA to identify uncommon and everyday issues within DC operations.
● Perform data analysis to identify opportunities and risks in storage optimisation; material handling and process conformance.
● Capture; design and make recommendations to process flow through risk, security and productivity gap analysis.
● Develop and maintain work standards and characteristics that promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
● Design, implement and maintain 5s initiatives across all departments.
● Develop inhouse forecasting models for packaging, consumables, assets and labour based on volumes and budget.
● Support continuous improvement projects and initiatives by actively adhering to lean principles, design of experiments (ex: Six Sigma; Simulation design etc.)
● Assist in identifying facility design requirements based on activity levels, flow and business requirements.
● Design and modify facility and process drawings using AutoCAD
● Development and construction of tools to aid operations in their day to day activities.
Attributes required:
● Attention to detail.
● Understanding of Distribution Centre purpose, function and operation at detail level
● Responds quickly to changing situations and works well under pressure
● Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
● Previous experience in mini project management.
● Comfortable with change and excellent team player.
● Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems.
● Critical and Systems thinking.
● Passionate about change and improvement.
Qualifications:
● BEng Industrial Engineering, B.Com Logistics or similar degree.
● 3-5 years relevant experience within DC operations
● Proven track record of delivering successful projects to meet business/ task objectives
● High level of proficiency with MS Office packages
● Experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, etc.
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, its all in the execution after all.
- We love what we do and what we are creating.
- We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking.
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!
Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.
Click here to apply
Franchise Compliance Supervisor
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Franchise Compliance Supervisor to join our team in Johannesburg.
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.
At TFS, your growth is our growth. You’ll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group’s core values.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitor and report on franchise and driver performance and operational compliance in the field
- Gain contextual understanding of the operational levers involved in driving performance, both regionally and branch-specific
- Train and inform SOP’s at a franchise level (Managers, Drivers), and identify non-compliance as necessary to senior management
- Assist in the continued improvement of SOP’s for across the delivery network
- Maintain service levels of franchises according Service Level Agreements and able to implement corrective measures operationally within service hubs, as related to further business strategies aligned with the Head Office and operational teams
- Monitor and report on branch adherence to franchise agreements and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
- Manage and work to improve weekly KPI’s at franchise level
- Conduct regular audits to assess & measure performance and compliance
- Travel locally in and around an allocated region, as well as to allocated regional branches as required as part of your weekly deliverables
- Address key branch tracking metrics in regional driver growth with the franchise management teams and compiling weekly reports to feedback and address
- Address key branch tracking metrics in regional performance management with the franchise management teams and compiling weekly reports to feedback and address
- Address key branch tracking metrics in regional complaints and branch-customer satisfaction with the franchise management teams and compiling weekly reports to feedback and address
Attributes required:
- High energy, self-starter, high level of initiative, creativity and adaptability
- Project management and ability to prioritise focus according to set deliverables is critical
- Auditing SOP compliance
- Execution oriented and operationally pragmatic
- Understand how technology works for business
- Hands-on field and operational experience
- System and process-orientated
- Attention to detail while still seeing the bigger picture
- Understand convenience and customer service
- Comfortable with change and able to engage with colleagues to assess and refine approach
- Low on ego, high on delivery and execution; but able to network effectively and garner cooperation and collective buy-in from key clients and business owners
- Organization & sound communication will be key success factors of a Compliance supervisor (Franchise)
Qualifications & Experience:
- 3 yrs experience in a client-facing role in an operational environment or similar required
- A degree or equivalent work experience in process analysis and management
- Must have a driver’s license
- Ability to analyse data and create reports
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel & powerpoint) required
- Proven track record in operational delivery and execution
- Operational experience managing an outlet, hub or a restaurant will be advantageous
- Previous hospitality/retail franchise working experience will be advantageous
- Training experience in an operational setting will be advantageous
- IT or tech savvy will be advantageous
- Field-based work experience
- Previous experience in the logistics industry is not required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Able to coordinate across functional teams to promote efficient operations
- Analyse and report on eCommerce performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities
Be part of the extraordinary. Be part of TFS.
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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.
Click here to apply
Franchise Manager
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 National Franchise Operations Manager
Your responsibilities can include:
- Assisting in the setting up of SOP’s for all clients across the delivery platform
- Constantly monitor and upgrade SOP’s where necessary
- Assist with the training and set up of new Franchises
- Train SOP’s at a Franchisee level
- Monitor, manage and maintain the required Franchise service levels
- Adherence of Franchisees to Hub Setup Manual and Franchise Agreement
- Set and manage KPI’s at Franchise level
- Regular audits to assess and measure process and execution performance
- Local travel in and around an allocated region, as well as traveling to allocated regional hubs quarterly
- Driving the company policies, procedures and brand standards through regular auditing processes
- Train and guide Franchisees towards improved business operations, act as a consultant to the Franchisee to drive business improvement and success
- Assist Franchisees in the training of their employees
- Monitoring and measuring hub performance and productivity against their required Service Level Agreement’s through system checks and reporting analysis
- Presenting solutions to solve problems to help drive the momentum and success of the Franchise businesses
- A Franchise Manager must be the ‘protector of the brand’ at all times, working towards brand recognition and business growth
Qualifications and experience:
- Matric (grade 12) certificate or similar
- 3 years top management experience
- Microsoft Office experience in word, excel and PowerPoint
- Training experience will be beneficial
- Operational experience managing national or regional operations
- Previous hospitality/retail Franchise working experience will be advantageous
- Previous experience in the logistics industry is not required
- Proven track record in delivery and execution
- IT or tech savvy will be advantageous
Attributes required :
- High energy, self-starter
- Execution bias
- Understand how technology works for business
- Project Management
- System and process orientated
- Attention to detail while still seeing the bigger picture
- Understand convenience and customer service
- Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to use data to make informed decisions, identify the root cause and resolve problems
- Comfortable with change and an excellent team player
- Low on ego, high on delivery and execution
- Organization and sound communication will be key success factors of a Franchise Manager
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
- Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results
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.
Click here to apply
We wish you all the best with your applications
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