Learning & Development Internship at Takealot.Com

The Takealot Group invites aspiring professionals to join its dynamic team as a Learning and Development Intern. This 18-month contract offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of e-commerce, gaining invaluable practical experience and developing essential skills. As an integral part of the HR and L&D team, you will contribute to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, supporting various initiatives that empower employees across the organisation. This internship is designed to launch your career, providing a solid foundation in both technical and soft skills within a leading South African e-commerce giant.

Key Responsibilities

• Filing and scanning of essential HR and L&D documents, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and compliance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act).
• Providing comprehensive HR administration support, including managing the onboarding process for new employees.
• Assisting the HR team and business units with various employee queries, demonstrating excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Administering HR systems such as Axio, Intranet, The Hub, and Greenhouse, ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency.
• Supporting payroll administration tasks, including UI-19, confirmation of employment, and IRP5 documentation.
• Drafting and distributing HR communications, particularly new starter emails, to ensure a smooth integration for new hires.
• Actively participating in and supporting various HR and L&D projects, contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Coordinating training logistics, which includes scheduling sessions, booking venues and resources, and communicating with attendees.
• Maintaining accurate training records, registers, and the L&D training calendar to ensure all learning interventions are tracked effectively.
• Assisting with the tracking of learning interventions and the development of skills development plans for employees.
• Supporting the preparation of SETA submissions, including Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR).
• Providing administrative support for the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content is up-to-date and accessible.
• Supporting the coordination of onboarding-related training and induction sessions, ensuring new employees are well-equipped.

Why Join the Company

Joining Takealot.Com means becoming part of an entrepreneurial and dynamic team that is passionate about e-commerce and customer-centricity. The company fosters an environment where individuals are encouraged to be smart, fun, and driven by a shared ambition to be the leading e-commerce company in Africa. Here, you will find a culture that values hard work, ownership, and teamwork, where direct feedback and new ideas are always welcome. Takealot prides itself on being short on ego and high on output, focusing on execution to achieve its goals.

Life at Takealot Group offers a unique blend of challenge and reward. The power is truly in your hands with a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility to meet your individual needs. The open-door policy encourages collaboration and innovation, breaking down traditional silos. Furthermore, the Mentorship Program ensures that you learn from some of the strongest professionals in South Africa, gaining insights from a multitude of great industries. This is an opportunity to grow your career in an environment that celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and people development.

How to Apply

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* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• 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 approach.
• Ability to voice opinions and contribute actively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and people development.
• Comfortable presenting to or facilitating small groups.