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TAKEALOT YES Learnerships 2025

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Listing Reference: TAKEALOT-YES-DIGITAL2025
Listing Status: Open

Company: Takealot (YES Programme in partnership with SMMEs)
Industry: Digital Marketing / E-Commerce / Skills Development
Job Category: Learnership / Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme
Location: Various, South Africa
Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 Months)
Remuneration: R5,500.00 Monthly Stipend
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: Not specified

Introduction
Takealot, in partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative, invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Digital Marketing Learnership Opportunity 2025. This 12-month full-time programme offers a unique chance for young people to acquire real workplace experience, practical digital marketing skills, and e-commerce knowledge by supporting small businesses on the Takealot Marketplace.

This learnership plays a key role in addressing youth unemployment while equipping participants with marketable skills aligned with the growth of South Africa’s digital economy. Successful learners will gain valuable exposure to digital platforms while directly supporting small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) that sell their products through Takealot’s Marketplace.

Job Description
The YES Digital Marketing Learnership places selected candidates with SMMEs who are active Takealot Marketplace sellers. Learners will not work directly for Takealot, but will instead gain work experience within the operations of participating small businesses.

The programme is structured as follows:

  • Contract Duration: 12 months
  • Work Schedule: Full-time, 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday
  • Placement: Various SMME locations across Gauteng, primarily within townships and urban areas
  • Work Split:
    • 80% focus on digital marketing and e-commerce marketplace activities
    • 20% exposure to general SMME business operations

In addition to gaining hands-on experience, participants will receive continuous support and mentoring from both the SMME owners and Takealot programme coordinators.

Ideal Candidate
The programme is targeted at unemployed youth who are passionate about developing their skills, eager to learn about digital commerce, and ready to commit to a full-time learnership opportunity.

Minimum eligibility requirements include:

  • Matric (Grade 12) qualification
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English (verbal and written)
  • Reside within 49km from Isivana, Gauteng (or placement SMME location)
  • Must have a clear criminal record
  • Must not currently be engaged in another learnership or training programme
  • Must be willing and able to fully commit to the 12-month programme

Preference may be given to:

  • South African citizens
  • Candidates aged between 18 and 25 years old
  • Candidates from historically disadvantaged backgrounds

Role Responsibility
Selected learners will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to digital marketing, customer service, and general small business operations. Daily responsibilities include:

  • Delivering accurate and timely customer service aligned with established service level standards
  • Handling customer enquiries via phone and email communication
  • Resolving product or service issues through careful problem-solving and root cause analysis
  • Utilizing software tools and internal platforms to assist in issue resolution
  • Liaising between different departments or service providers to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Taking ownership of customer interactions and ensuring that client needs are fully addressed
  • Supporting SMME sellers with marketplace activities including product listing, digital content creation, pricing, order processing, and performance optimization
  • Assisting with general office duties, data entry, inventory updates, and social media marketing where applicable
  • Contributing positively to the work environment while demonstrating professionalism and commitment

Skills and Attributes
The ideal learner should display a combination of technical, interpersonal, and personal competencies to succeed in this dynamic work environment.

Key attributes include:

  • Interest in digital marketing, e-commerce, and customer service
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new software systems
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
  • Professional, reliable, and punctual work ethic
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn
  • Commitment to the full duration of the programme

Position Summary
The Takealot YES Digital Marketing Learnership Programme 2025 offers a unique opportunity for unemployed youth to build critical digital and business skills while contributing to the success of SMMEs in South Africa’s growing e-commerce sector.

Upon successful completion, participants will benefit from:

  • 12 months of practical work experience in digital marketing and e-commerce
  • Monthly stipend of R5,500 to support living costs during the programme
  • Development of skills highly relevant to the digital economy
  • Mentorship from business owners and Takealot programme coordinators
  • Enhanced employability and future career growth opportunities
  • Formal recognition and certificate of completion upon finishing the programme
  • Exposure to real-world small business operations, marketplace management, and customer service excellence

This learnership contributes directly to national employment and skills development priorities under the Youth Employment Service (YES) framework.

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Application Instructions
Interested candidates must follow a simple online application process and complete assessments as required.

Assessments required for application:

  • Customer Centric Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery

Questions required for application:

  • How many years of work experience do you have?
  • In which area do you currently live? (Please be specific in providing the suburb, district, or city)
  • Are you currently busy with another learnership or training programme?
  • Are you willing to commit to a 12-month learnership?

All required assessments and questions must be completed during the online application process. Applications may be submitted through the official online recruitment platform as indicated by Takealot and its programme coordinators.

Important Notes:

  • This is a full-time commitment requiring full workday availability Monday to Friday.
  • Candidates will be placed at SMMEs operating as Takealot Marketplace sellers — not directly at Takealot offices.
  • The programme may require a basic digital skills assessment prior to final placement decisions.
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • If you are not contacted after a reasonable period following the closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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