Company: Takealot
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)
Work Schedule: Full-time
Experience Level: Entry to Intermediate / Administrative Support
Industry: E-commerce / Retail / Merchant Operations
Functional Area: Catalogue Management / Data Administration / Product Operations
Date Posted: 10 November 2025
About Takealot
Takealot.com is South Africa’s leading online retailer, renowned for its hyper-growth, dynamic work environment, and innovative approach to e-commerce. The company is dedicated to delivering a world-class customer experience, offering diverse products across multiple categories, including retail and marketplace listings. Takealot values entrepreneurial, creative, and hard-working individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applications from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities. Explore similar opportunities at Jobs and Career Opportunities South Africa.
Position Overview
Takealot is seeking a Catalogue Assistant to join its Merchant Operations team on a 6-month contract in Cape Town. Reporting to the Catalogue Team Leader, the Catalogue Assistant will be responsible for ensuring product data accuracy, quality control, and timely updates to the online catalogue.
This role is ideal for someone highly organised, detail-oriented, and efficient, with strong Excel and administrative skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure e-commerce environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Catalogue Data Management
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Upload product and merchant data using various systems (Dashboards or spreadsheets).
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Review, update, and edit catalogue listings across Retail and Marketplace platforms.
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Ensure compliance with Catalogue Product Information Requirements.
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Identify data gaps, errors, or inconsistencies and resolve or escalate issues to the Team Leader.
2. Quality Assurance & Process Compliance
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Perform quality checks on new and existing catalogue listings.
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Maintain data integrity and accuracy across all product information.
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Adhere to pre-determined turnaround times and manage individual workloads efficiently.
3. Team Collaboration & Communication
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Collaborate with the Catalogue Team Leader and other team members to improve processes.
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Communicate effectively to escalate issues or provide updates on task progress.
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Contribute to a solutions-oriented, innovative, and high-performance team culture.
Minimum Requirements
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Education: National Senior Certificate (Matric) required.
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Experience: Minimum 2 years in administrative, operational, or data management roles.
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Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, and proficiency with digital platforms.
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Other Requirements:
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Fast learner, adaptable to change.
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Highly organised and efficient with attention to detail.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Solutions-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
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Excellent team player.
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Core Competencies
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Analytical and data-driven thinking.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with attention to process improvement.
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High degree of integrity, reliability, and professionalism.
Why Join Takealot
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Be part of South Africa’s leading e-commerce company with a dynamic, high-growth culture.
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Gain hands-on experience in catalogue management and online retail operations.
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Work in a collaborative, innovative, and solutions-driven team environment.
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Opportunity to develop skills in data management, digital platforms, and operational excellence.
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Market-related Total Remuneration Package with flexibility according to individual needs.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Takealot is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from previously disadvantaged groups, persons with disabilities, and diverse candidates.
How to Apply
Submit your CV via the Takealot Careers Portal or apply directly through Jobs and Career Opportunities South Africa.
Application Guidelines:
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Highlight prior experience in administrative, catalogue, or operational roles.
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Emphasise your Excel and data management skills.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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