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Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate (Site & Services )
12/22/2025
The role involves planning and managing production and delivery operations, as well as supporting procurement and inventory management. Additionally, the graduate will analyze data to identify bottlenecks and develop strategies for cost reduction and process improvement.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Takealot is South Africa’s #1 shopping app, on a mission to change lives for the better through e-commerce. Since 2011, we’ve delivered happiness to millions of South Africans through our commitment to exceptional service, unbeatable range, and trusted delivery. With millions of products and a delivery network that reaches every corner of South Africa, we’re not just delivering packages, we’re delivering possibilities. From supporting over 12,000 small businesses through our marketplace to creating thousands of jobs through our ecosystem, we truly believe that e-commerce is a force for good. Because when South Africa wins, we all win. And that’s happy, delivered.
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Reach out to us via our Help Center for assistance https://www.takealot.com/help-centre
About the Role
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<p><a href="https://www.takealot.com/">Takealot</a> Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Fashion / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented<strong> Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate</strong> to join our team in our <strong>Durban Distribution Centre</strong>. The Graduate Programme<strong> </strong>will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.</p>
<p>We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! </p>
<p>Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!</p>
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<li>Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.</li>
<li>Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.</li>
<li>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. </li>
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<p>Requirements:</p>
<p>Qualifications & Experience:</p>
<strong>Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fields.</strong>
<p>The skills we need:</p>
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<li>Strong Attention to Detail</li>
<li>Strong analytical, numerical & problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent communication & interpersonal abilities</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Ability to analyse and manage data using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.</li>
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<p><strong>Attributes required: </strong></p>
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<li>Collaborative</li>
<li>Creative Energy</li>
<li>Hands on</li>
<li>Have an opinion and voice it</li>
<li>Strong communication skills</li>
<li>Strong problem solving skills</li>
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<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Outbound Planning & Coordination:</strong> Helping plan and manage production, and delivery to ensure seamless operations (Inbound, Outbound, Inventory & Dispatch)</li>
<li><strong>Procurement Support:</strong> Work with our Sites and Services team, maintaining relationships with suppliers and uphold of SLA’s.</li>
<li><strong>Inventory Management</strong>: Tracking stock levels, processing orders, and ensuring accurate inventory records.</li>
<li><strong>Dispatch: </strong>Monitoring shipments, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating with distributors and partners.</li>
<li><strong>Data Analysis:</strong> Interpreting operational data to identify bottlenecks, solve problems, and find opportunities for improvement.</li>
<li><strong>Cost Reduction:</strong> Developing strategies to cut expenses while maintaining quality.</li>
<li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Innovating and optimizing supply chain processes for greater efficiency.</li>
<li><strong>Risk Management:</strong> Identifying vulnerabilities and helping create contingency plans.</li>
<li><strong>Sustainability:</strong> Implementing eco-friendly practices and meeting environmental goals.</li>
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<strong>Relationship Building: Building relationships with key stakeholders internally as well as support.</strong><br>
<p>High Level: </p>
<p>At the takealot Group, our<strong> </strong>Graduate Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Graduate program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.</p>
<p>Every selected<strong> </strong>Graduate<strong> </strong>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.</p>
<p>You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.</p>
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<p>How To Sell This Job</p>
<p>The Environment:</p>
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<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>We are short on ego and high on output.</li>
<li>We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.</li>
<li>We love what we do and what we are creating.</li>
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<p>Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group</p>
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<li>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.</li>
<li>No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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).</li>
<li>Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. </li>
<li>Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).</li>
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<p>Like what you see? </p>
<p>If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!</p>
<p><em>Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.</em></p>
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Key Skills
Attention To DetailAnalytical SkillsNumerical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborativeCreative EnergyData AnalysisInventory ManagementProcurement SupportProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementSustainabilityRelationship Building
Categories
LogisticsRetailCustomer Service & SupportManagement & LeadershipEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Market-Related Total Remuneration PackageMentorship ProgramOnline LearningConfidential CounsellingLegal SupportFinancial GuidanceFree Parking
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