Corporate Communications Graduate

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail /Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Corporate Communications Graduate to join our  Retail team.

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 4.5 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: , TFS and Mr
  
  D. We like to promote from within:
  Here’s your chance.

Degree in Communications/PR

The skills we need:

• Adaptability & Speed - Keeping up with rapidly changing digital landscape and being able to work in a fast paced environment
• Written Communication - Clear, persuasive writing for various audiences
• Strong Google Sheets Skills

• Fast learner and able to adjust to change
• High Attention to detail in a high-pressure environment
• Highly organized and efficient Solutions-oriented
• self-motivated can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
• Excellent team player

• Narrative & Content Development

  Storytelling for Social Impact:
  Draft "human-interest" stories, blog posts, and Linked In articles that showcase the real-world impact of the Takealot Township Economy Initiative and the SME enablement ecosystem.

  Policy Simplification:
  Translate complex regulatory updates or white papers into digestible Executive Summaries or infographics for internal and external stakeholders.

  Case Studies:
  Interview SME across the ecosystem to develop a library of success stories that support the Group's economic inclusion narrative.

  Newsletter Management:
  Curate and draft a regular Public Affairs internal update to keep the wider Group informed on social impact milestones.

• Public Affairs & Policy Support

  Advocacy Material:
  Assist in preparing briefing notes, presentations, and "Leave-Behind" documents for meetings with government stakeholders.

• Administrative & Implementation Support

  Event Coordination:
  Provide logistical support for public affairs events, such as site visits to Distribution Centres for government officials or community workshops.

  Meeting Management:
  Schedule stakeholder engagements, prepare agendas, and ensure accurate minutes are taken and distributed.

  Budget Tracking:
  Assist in managing the administrative side of CSI (Corporate Social Investment) spend, including processing invoices and tracking project-related expenses.

  Reporting:
  Collate data and evidence for the Annual Sustainability Report and other ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  Brand Alignment:
  Work closely with the Marketing and PR teams to ensure Public Affairs messaging is consistent with the broader Takealot Group brand voice.

  Internal Communications:
  Coordinate with HR to highlight youth employment initiatives and the Bursary Programme to employees.

This is a 12 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 Graduate 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.