Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Social Media and Content Production Intern to join our team in Cape Town. The Internship 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:
- N6 certificate in Marketing, Media, Communications, or related field.
- Applicants must provide a portfolio or link to a digital folder (Canva, Google Drive) showcasing previous social media content or creative work.
The skills we need:
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets (vlookups, pivots, data validation, etc.), Google Workspace
- Effective time-management and organizational skills
- Proactive, hands-on, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong "know-how" of design principles and proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok).
Attributes required:
- Collaborative
- Creative Energy
- Hands on
- Have an opinion and voice it
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily execution of the Personal Shopper Program’s social media strategy, including scheduling, posting, and community engagement
- Produce high-quality visual assets (static images, GIFs, and short-form video) using tools like Canva or Photoshop to support the team’s ongoing design needs.
- Support the rollout of marketing campaigns for both internal stakeholders and external partners to drive program awareness.
- Translate program benefits and updates into engaging social content that resonates with our community of personal shoppers.
- Ensure all content produced aligns with the Takealot Group brand guidelines while maintaining the unique voice of the Personal Shopper Program.
This is a 12-month contract position.
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.