TDT Project Engineer

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Cape Town, Western Cape
In-Office
3-5 Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
The TDT Project Engineer will lead continuous improvement projects in logistics, support business developments, improve safety standards, and manage stakeholder communications, ensuring operational efficiency and cost reduction.
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Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For:

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

This position reports to the Head of TDT

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects across the TDT network to improve efficiency and reduce cost;
  • Operationalizing new business development initiatives within the TDT network;
  • Support with developing and/or improving the health and safety plans, programmes and procedures in the TDT network;
  • Auditing operational teams against approved systems;
  • Coordinating changes required in the Takealot Pickup Point network in support of business expansion;
  • Investigating, establishing and implementing standardized resources across the TDT network;
  • Working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to optimise total delivery lead-time and logistics cost; and
  • Active Stakeholder Management by ensuring clear communication channels are maintained between all parties involved in improvement projects.

Attributes required:

  • Logistics supply chain experience;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to interpret complex operational environments, identify problem areas and project manage the implement of leading edge solutions;
  • Quantitative analytical capability, with a strong grasp of management and cost accounting principles and metrics;
  • Good leadership and team development skills; and
  • High degree of personal motivation and resilience.

Qualifications and Experience: 

  • BEng Industrial or Logistics degree
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years within Logistics / Supply Chain
  • Sound operational background within logistics management
  • Proven track record of success in delivering projects against operational and profit targets
  • Experience of managing both internal and external stakeholders

Why Join TFS:

  • Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
  • Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
  • Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
  • Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. 

More than just a job, we offer: 

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Top Skills

Logistics
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
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The Company
Cape Town
5,026 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Takealot.com is the leading eCommerce retailer in South Africa and one of the largest, most innovative eCommerce retailers on the African continent. Our mission is to be the most customer-centric online shopping destination in Africa, built around the simple concept that our customer comes first. Need help or have a question? Reach out to us via our Help Center for assistance https://www.takealot.com/help-centre Our focus is dedicated to improving the customer experience, from the moment they arrive on our website to the moment they receive their order. By aligning ourselves to this philosophy, we believe Takealot will be the #1 shopping destination across Africa.

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