Johannesburg
1 month ago

Job Overview

Pay
Not disclosed

Job description

Location:
Johannesburg
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

Takealot.com , South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented HR intern to join our team in Johannesburg Distribution Centre.

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!

Attributes required

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

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.

Responsibilities

  • Filing
  • Scanning documents
  • HR Administration (assistance with preparation of HR documents, labour broker change forms)
  • Management of the onboarding process
  • Supporting the HR 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)
  • Assisting with CCMA case
  • Assistance with HR Projects

This is an 18- month contract

Requirements

N6 in Human Resource

The skills we need

  • 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 HR functions: recruitment, training, benefits, labour relations
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information

Benefits

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.
Role:
HR Intern

Company profile

takealot.com

takealot.com

Takealot.com is a South African online retailer and the main division of Takealot Group, an e-commerce company owned by the mass media corporation Naspers. The group is headquartered in Cape Town, in the city's Foreshore area, and takealot.com is described as South Africa's largest online retailer. In 2026 takealot.com made up around 92% of the group's total revenue, and in June 2026 the group reported full-year earnings before tax profitability for the first time.

Company Size
1,000 - 5,000 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, South Africa
Founded
2010
Founders
Kim Reid
Funding Stage
Subsidiary