People Intern

About the role

Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented People Intern to join our team at our Cape Town DC. We are a young, dynamic, hyper‑growth company seeking smart, creative, hard‑working people with integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, reports and compliance documentation.
• Provide first‑line support to employees on HR queries, including leave, payslips, policies and benefits.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including candidate administration and new‑starter documentation.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, including wellness days, recognition events and team‑building initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for training coordination, including scheduling, attendance and training records.
• Provide cross‑functional HR support and assist with ad‑hoc administrative tasks and projects.

Required profile

• Collaborative
• Creative Energy
• Hands on
• Have an opinion and voice it
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Required skills

• Computer Literacy
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data interpretation and presentation