Learning and Development Practitioner - 12 Months Contract

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Learning and Development Practitioner-Contract to join our team in Cape Town

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Head of Learning and Development

Purpose of the role:Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive learning and development programs that enhance employee capabilities, drive performance improvement, and support organizational growth. Lead project administration of learning initiatives, create engaging learning experiences through innovative design and facilitation, and provide mentoring and coaching support, particularly for interns and early-career professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

Learning Design and Development

• Design and develop innovative learning programs, curricula, and training materials aligned with business objectives.

• Create blended learning experiences incorporating digital platforms, workshops, and Prosus Academy and hands-on activities.

• Conduct training needs analysis and gap assessments to identify learning priorities

• Develop assessment tools and evaluation frameworks to measure learning effectiveness

Facilitation and Delivery

• Facilitate engaging workshops, training sessions, and learning experiences for diverse audiences.

• Deliver both virtual and in-person training programs using varied instructional methodologies.

• Adapt facilitation style to different learning preferences and group dynamics.

• Create interactive and participatory learning environments that drive engagement.

Project Administration

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for learning and development initiatives

• Coordinate resources, timelines, budgets and stakeholder communications for Learning and Development projects

• Track project milestones, deliverables, and outcomes using project management methodologies

• Maintain detailed project documentation and report progress to leadership.

Mentoring and Coaching

• Provide structured mentoring and coaching support to interns and junior professionals

• Design and implement comprehensive intern development programs and onboarding experiences

• Conduct regular group coaching sessions focused on skill development and career growth

• Create mentorship frameworks and matching programs across the organization

Strategic Learning and development Partnership

• Collaborate with HR, leadership, and business units to align learning strategy with organizational goals

• Support change management efforts through targeted learning and development interventions

• Stay current with Learning and Development trends, technologies, and best practices in the e-commerce/tech Industry.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree Organisational Psychology/Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field

• 3-5+ years in learning and development, training design, instructional design, or related field

Attributes Required:

• Excellent presentation and public speaking abilities

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and developmental guidance

• Experience designing structured mentorship and coaching program

• Emotional intelligence interpersonal skills

• Adaptability and flexibility in fast-changing environments

• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Passion for continuous learning and professional development

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, its all in the execution after all.

• We love what we do and what we are creating.

• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking.

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.