Learning and Development Intern

Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Learning and Development intern to join our team in Cape Town Central Office

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!

Qualifications & Experience

• N6 in Human Resources Management (completed)

• No prior work experience required — this is an entry-level internship

Skills Required

• 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 confidentiality requirements and POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)

• 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

• Understanding of Learning & Development processes (training coordination, skills development planning, tracking of learning interventions)

• Knowledge of Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act (SDA/SDLA), and basic understanding of SETA/WSP-ATR submission processes

• Ability to coordinate and schedule training sessions and maintain training records/registers

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or willingness to learn one

Attributes Required

• Collaborative

• Creative energy

• Hands on

• Have an opinion and voice it

• Strong communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Enthusiasm for learning and people development

• Comfortable presenting to or facilitating small groups

Key Responsibilities

• Filing

• Scanning documents

• HR administration

• Management of the onboarding process

• Supporting the HR team 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)

• Assistance with HR/L&D projects

• Coordinating training logistics (scheduling, venue/resource booking, attendee communication)

• Maintaining training records, registers, and the L&D training calendar

• Assisting with tracking of learning interventions and skills development plans

• Supporting preparation of SETA submissions (WSP/ATR)

• Assisting with L&D administration on the Learning Management System (LMS)

• Supporting coordination of onboarding-related training and induction sessions

• This is an 18 month contract

• 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.

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.