About the job
takealot.com, the premier online retail platform in South Africa, is excited to welcome a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer's Assistant to our Beauty Retail team based in Cape Town.
We are a vibrant and rapidly growing company in search of intelligent, innovative, and hardworking individuals who embody integrity. Our Total Remuneration Package is competitive and offers flexibility tailored to your requirements. Join us in a stimulating work environment where challenges are embraced and opportunities to create something remarkable are abundant.
This role reports directly to the Divisional Buying Manager.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the division with all administrative tasks associated with order processing and buying plans.
- Auditing product availability, selection, and pricing of top sellers and new launches on the website.
- Conducting merchandising checks, including customer reviews, links, and newsletters.
- Handling customer inquiries and escalating issues as necessary.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Science or Commerce is preferable.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in retail or commerce.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
- Experience in retail buying or e-commerce is advantageous, though not required.
Required Attributes:
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a self-motivated approach.
- Adaptable and willing to learn new systems.
The Work Environment:
- At takealot.com, our employees are entrepreneurial, fun, and customer-focused, all united by the goal of making takealot.com the leading e-commerce platform in Africa.
- We foster a culture of enjoyment, hard work, ownership, teamwork, and openness to feedback and new ideas.

