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.