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Think again!\nRequirements:\nQualifications & Experience:\nN6/ NCV in Business Management or Commerce\nThe skills we need:\nStrong attention to detail.\nCommunication skills, both written and verbal.\nOrganised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.\nSolutions-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and driven.\nAdaptable and comfortable with learning and using new systems.\nFast learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new software packages.\nWillingness to learn new systems and expand knowledge in AI-related technologies\nExcel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs\nAttributes required: \nCollaborative\nCreative Energy\nHands on\nHave an opinion and voice it\nStrong communication skills\nStrong problem solving skills\nKey responsibilities:\nSupporting the division in all administrative functions linked to buying / order processing \nSupporting the Buyer with all buying processes and checks. \nChecking customer reviews, links and newsletters.\nManaging customer queries and escalating as necessary.\nOversee day-to-day tasks such as managing stock levels, processing customer orders, handling stock classification, and addressing catalogue-related queries.\nPossesses verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to pick up the phone and engage directly with stakeholders.\nBe quick to react, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, and demonstrate a hands-on approach to ensuring smooth operations and effective problem-solving.\nCo-ordinating and liaising with suppliers regarding stock availability and orders.\n\nThis is an 18-month contract\nHigh Level: \nAt 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.\nEvery 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.\nYou’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.\n\nThe Environment:\ntakealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.\nWe have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.\nWe are short on ego and high on output.\nWe are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.\nWe love what we do and what we are creating.\nLet’s talk about life @ Takealot Group\nThe power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.\nNo doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.\nMentorship Program: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.\nOnline Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.\nGood times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).\nHelp when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. \nFree parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).\nLike what you see? \nIf you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!\nTakealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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