Social Media and Content Production Intern

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Social Media and Content Production Intern to join our team in Cape Town. The Internship Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

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!

• Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.

• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.

• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

• N6 certificate in Marketing, Media, Communications, or related field.

• Applicants must provide a portfolio or link to a digital folder (Canva, Google Drive) showcasing previous social media content or creative work.

The skills we need:

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets (vlookups, pivots, data validation, etc.), Google Workspace

• Effective time-management and organizational skills

• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong "know-how" of design principles and proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok).

Attributes required:

• Collaborative

• Creative Energy

• Hands on

• Have an opinion and voice it

• Strong communication skills

• Strong problem solving skills

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily execution of the Personal Shopper Program’s social media strategy, including scheduling, posting, and community engagement

• Produce high-quality visual assets (static images, GIFs, and short-form video) using tools like Canva or Photoshop to support the team’s ongoing design needs.

• Support the rollout of marketing campaigns for both internal stakeholders and external partners to drive program awareness.

• Translate program benefits and updates into engaging social content that resonates with our community of personal shoppers.

• Ensure all content produced aligns with the Takealot Group brand guidelines while maintaining the unique voice of the Personal Shopper Program.

This is a 12-month contract position.

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.