Graphic Design Intern

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Graphic Design Intern to join our team in Cape Town. The Internship Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

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!

• Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. 

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

N6 Certificate in Graphic design or a related field.

The skills we need:

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or equivalent).
• General computer literacy, including file management, email communication, and collaboration tools.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and apply feedback accurately.
• Basic understanding of digital and print design principles (layout, typography, colour, resolution).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness to ask questions, contribute ideas, and voice opinions constructively;
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to tasks.

Attributes required: 

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

Key Responsibilities

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or equivalent).
• General computer literacy, including file management, email communication, and collaboration tools.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and apply feedback accurately.
• Basic understanding of digital and print design principles (layout, typography, colour, resolution).

This is a 12-month contract position.

High Level: 

At the takealot Group, our Internship 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 Intern gains 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.