Takealot Group

HR Intern

Takealot Group · Johannesburg
Johannesburg Intern Posted 2026-08-24
Type
Internship
Experience
0-1 yr

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!

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

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

Attributes required:

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

Key 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

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.

Takealot Group

Takealot Group

E-commerce · Private · Cape Town, South Africa

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