Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Matric certificate (minimum requirement)
- Less than 6 months of prior work experience
- Available to work full time, Monday to Friday, for 12 months
- Based in or able to work in Gauteng
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of residence in Gauteng
About Takealot Learnerships
Takealot runs a 12-month learnership in partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES), giving unemployed South African youth hands-on experience in digital marketing and e-commerce. As South Africa's largest online retailer, Takealot needs people who understand how to run a business on its Marketplace platform.
Rather than working inside Takealot's own offices, learners on this programme are placed with small businesses that sell through the Takealot Marketplace. This gives Takealot a way to support small business growth on its platform while training new digital marketing talent at the same time.
Because this is a YES programme, it also counts toward Takealot's broader youth employment commitments, which is part of why the company invests in mentorship and structured support throughout the year.
- Stipend
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R5,500 per month
- Duration
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12 months
Funding Details
Learners receive a monthly stipend of R5,500 for the full 12-month duration, working full time, Monday to Friday, eight hours a day. This is a genuinely full-time commitment rather than a part-time or occasional programme.
Beyond the stipend, learners get real mentorship and support from Takealot while working directly with small businesses, giving them practical experience that goes beyond classroom-based training alone.
Where You Can Study
This is a workplace-based learnership rather than a university or college programme, so there is no institution to apply to directly. Learners are placed with small businesses on the Takealot Marketplace, mainly in townships and urban centres across Gauteng.
Because placements happen with individual small businesses, the exact day-to-day experience can vary between learners, though all follow the same structured 12-month programme.
About Takealot
Takealot is South Africa's leading online retailer, offering a wide range of products from electronics to groceries with nationwide delivery. Founded in 2011, the company has grown into one of the country's largest e-com…
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- 12th Floor, 10 Rua Vasco Da Gama Plain, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
- Phone
- +27 87 362 8000
- TakealotGroupComms@takealot.com
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The learnership focuses on digital marketing and e-commerce skills, useful for careers in online retail, small business support, and marketing more broadly. You do not need prior marketing experience, since the programme is built for people with less than six months of work experience.
Takealot uses a series of assessments, including a Customer Centric Potential Work Performance Assessment, to identify candidates suited to the programme's pace and customer-facing demands.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a full-time or part-time programme?
Full time - learners work Monday to Friday, eight hours a day, for the full 12 months.
Will I work at Takealot's own offices?
No - learners are placed with small businesses that sell through the Takealot Marketplace, mainly in townships and urban centres across Gauteng, rather than inside Takealot's offices.
Do I need prior marketing experience?
No - the programme is built for people with less than six months of work experience, and you don't need prior marketing experience to apply.
What stipend do I receive?
A monthly stipend of R5,500 for the full 12-month duration.
Where must I be based?
You need to be based in or able to work in Gauteng.
Is there a selection assessment?
Yes - Takealot uses assessments, including a Customer Centric Potential Work Performance Assessment, to identify candidates suited to the programme.
What's the minimum qualification needed?
A Matric certificate is the minimum requirement.
What if I already have more than 6 months of work experience?
You likely won't qualify, since the programme specifically targets candidates with less than 6 months of prior work experience.
