Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Learning and Development intern to join our team in Cape Town Central Office

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!

Qualifications & Experience

N6 in Human Resources Management (completed)
No prior work experience required — this is an entry-level internship

Skills Required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong data capturing and administration skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge of applicable SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA)
Understanding of confidentiality requirements and POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
Understanding of HR functions: recruitment, training, benefits, labour relations
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information
Understanding of Learning & Development processes (training coordination, skills development planning, tracking of learning interventions)
Knowledge of Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act (SDA/SDLA), and basic understanding of SETA/WSP-ATR submission processes
Ability to coordinate and schedule training sessions and maintain training records/registers
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or willingness to learn one

Attributes Required

Collaborative
Creative energy
Hands on
Have an opinion and voice it
Strong communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Enthusiasm for learning and people development
Comfortable presenting to or facilitating small groups

Key Responsibilities

Filing
Scanning documents
HR administration
Management of the onboarding process
Supporting the HR team and business with employee queries
HR systems administration (Axio, Intranet, The Hub, Greenhouse)
Payroll administration (UI-19, confirmation of employment, IRP5, etc.)
HR communication (new starter emails)
Assistance with HR/L&D projects
Coordinating training logistics (scheduling, venue/resource booking, attendee communication)
Maintaining training records, registers, and the L&D training calendar
Assisting with tracking of learning interventions and skills development plans
Supporting preparation of SETA submissions (WSP/ATR)
Assisting with L&D administration on the Learning Management System (LMS)
Supporting coordination of onboarding-related training and induction sessions

This is an 18 month contract

High Level:

At the Takealot Group, our Internship 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 Intern 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.