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Risk & Safety Intern

  • Company: Takealot
  • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

Takealot at a glance

takealot.com
  • Founded 2010

Takealot.com is a South African e-commerce company founded in 2010. Recent coverage reports it swung to a first full-year profit with revenue above $1 billion after about 15 years (Reuters; Business Insider Africa). Other pieces discuss a large local market opportunity and site-traffic trends (Daily Investor; Statista).

Risk & Safety Intern at takealot.com in Cape Town, South Africa

Role Overview

At Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), we are dedicated to transforming e-commerce logistics in South Africa. As a Risk & Safety Intern, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our team members while contributing to the continuous improvement of risk management processes. Join us on this exciting journey where innovation meets operational excellence.

Core Duties

  • Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards within the workplace.
  • Develop and implement safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
  • Maintain accurate records of all safety-related activities and incidents.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Safety, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • A strong understanding of occupational health and safety principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance requirements.

Working at takealot.com

Step into an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. At TFS, we believe in empowering our employees to make a significant impact on the business and the community. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive workplace where every team member's contributions are valued.

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Working in Cape Town, South Africa

Role is listed for Cape Town, South Africa, and is not remote.

National unemployment rate in South Africa: 32.4%via World Bank

GDP per capita in South Africa: $6,598via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in South Africa: 3.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in South Africa: 1.1% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per week in South Africa: 42.4via ILOSTAT

Mean monthly earnings in South Africa: $603via ILOSTAT

    Build the skills for this role

    Useful foundations for this internship:

    • Basic hazard identification and risk registers
    • Incident reporting and near-miss documentation
    • Clear written updates for ops and safety stakeholders
    • Familiarity with e-commerce warehouse or logistics environments

    Be ready to walk through how you would spot a warehouse or office hazard, log it, and escalate. Prepare one example of careful documentation under time pressure, and questions about how Takealot’s risk team partners with fulfilment and last-mile operations.

    Strong fit if you want on-site Cape Town exposure at South Africa’s major e-commerce player and prefer practical risk/safety support work over pure desk research. Thin public occupation data means you should confirm team scope and mentoring in the interview.

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    Listing facts

    • Role Risk & Safety Intern
    • Employer Takealot
    • Location Cape Town, South Africa
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
    • Posted August 22, 2026
    • Apply by September 21, 2026
    • Country South Africa
    • Overview Full job description on this page (246 words)

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