Description

Takealot, in partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES), is offering a 12-month paid learnership opportunity for unemployed youth to gain valuable workplace experience. This programme focuses on providing learners with digital marketing and e-commerce skills while supporting small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) who are Takealot Marketplace sellers.

Important Note: Learners will be placed with SMMEs (small businesses) who are Takealot Marketplace sellers, not directly with Takealot itself.

Benefits to Learners

Fixed monthly stipend of R5,500 for 12 months

Valuable work experience in digital marketing and e-commerce

Development of marketable skills in growing sectors

Formal recognition upon programme completion

Mentorship from business owners

Opportunity to build a professional network

Potential pathways to future employment

Responsibilities

•  Assist SMMEs with their Takealot Marketplace presence
•  Support digital marketing activities including: Social media management and content creation, Basic product photography and image editing, Online listing optimisation, Customer engagement and feedback management
•  Help create and optimise product listings for the Takealot Marketplace
•  Learn about e-commerce operations and logistics
•  Gain exposure to other aspects of business operations
•  Complete required training and skills development activities
•  Participate in regular progress assessments

Requirements

•  Matric
•  English
•  Within 49km from job
•  Clear criminal record