# Learning and Development Intern - Company: [Takealotcom]() - Location: Cape Town - Team: Takealot Group Skills & Development - Posted: September 9, 2026 ## Job description 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, ourInternship  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 Interngains 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.* | ## Apply [Apply on Takealotcom]() Canonical job page: