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# Mr D - Operations Associate 2 at takealot.com

- **Company:** takealot.com
- **Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotcom/jobs/8305673

## Job description

[Mr D](https://www.mrdfood.com/), a division of the Takealot Group, is looking for a highly talented Operations Associate 2 to join our team in Cape Town.

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

- Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
- Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.
- Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Mr D, Takealot.com, and TFS. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Why Join Mr D?

At Mr D, we are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovation and data-driven strategies. As the Operations Associate, you will play a critical role in shaping how we engage with our customers, driving growth, and building long-term loyalty. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited about the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role: The purpose of this role is to execute, manage and improve our operations support functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operational Support and Efficiency:

- Assist in managing day-to-day operations across various business verticals within MrD, contributing to smooth and efficient trade operations.
- Map existing "as-is" operational workflows, identify systemic inefficiencies, and design optimised "to-be" process architectures
- Leverage AI-powered automation tools to partially or fully automate manual processes.
- Structure and write clear operational guides for two distinct audiences: step-by-step SOPs for human teams and structured rule-sets/prompts for AI agents.
- Evaluate operational health through a process-driven lens, continuously monitoring and optimising the performance, accuracy, and quality of tasks handled by human teams and AI agents
- Participate in the implementation and refinement of operational processes to boost trading efficiency on the MrD platform.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes, using data to inform and guide decisions.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

- Analysis of operational data to generate actionable insights aimed at improving customer experience, efficiency and cost optimisation
- Support in collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
- Automate manual and routine reporting workflows leverage generative AI tools
- Build, update and refine operational dashboards

Skills & Attributes required:

- Strong analytical ability supported by solid Excel skills, showcasing the capability to dissect data and derive meaningful insights.
- Ability to identify areas of improvement, indicating a proactive stance towards enhancing processes and outcomes.
- Enterprising spirit and ability to take ownership of tasks, reflecting a drive to innovate and lead initiatives.
- Willingness to buy into the requirements of a fast-paced start-up environment, with an understanding that peak activity may occur after traditional hours, highlighting flexibility and dedication.
- Ability to verbalize as well as visualize findings and results, emphasizing the importance of clear and effective communication, both verbally and through visual means.
- Strong team player, indicating the importance of collaboration and mutual support within a team setting.

Qualifications:

- Relevant bachelor’s degree in commerce, engineering, finance or related field.
- At least 3 years’ of experience in operations, particularly in e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, Operations focused Management Consulting or a related fast-paced industry.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel
- Knowledge of SQL or Python, Zendesk, Looker, Process Mapping Tools is advantageous

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

- The 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.
- No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
- Online 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 Prosus Academy and more.
- Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
- Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
- Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
- Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference

## About takealot.com

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Takealot.com is South Africa's largest online retailer, offering millions of products across 30+ categories through a marketplace and owned logistics network.
- **Entity Type**: Private (division of Takealot Group, majority-owned by Naspers; total funding $1.2B across multiple rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Cape Town, South Africa
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Kim Reid

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: E-commerce / Online Retail
- Target customers: B2C consumers across South Africa, plus B2B services for 12,000+ marketplace sellers
- Mission or purpose: "Changing lives in South Africa for the better through e-commerce."

## Products & Services
- **Takealot.com Marketplace**: Core e-commerce platform offering millions of products from local and international brands, with options for delivery or collection at 100+ Pickup Points (including 30+ Pick n Pay locations).
- **Mr D**: On-demand food delivery service (part of Takealot Group).
- **Superbalist.com**: Online fashion and homeware retailer (part of Takealot Group).
- **TakealotMORE**: Membership/loyalty program offering perks and faster delivery.
- **Seller CAPITAL**: Funding program for marketplace sellers.
- **Pickup Points**: Nationwide network for order collection, including in-store Pick n Pay locations.
- **Exclusive Brands**: George & Mason, Getup, Campground, Fire Up.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Takealot Group is private, majority-owned by Naspers)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $808M (2024) for takealot.com; takealot.com became profitable in 2024; Takealot Group targets group profitability by 2026.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Naspers (majority owner, 96% stake), Tiger Global Management (early investor), Pick n Pay (pickup point partner)
- **Growth Signals**: +18% employee headcount growth YoY (2,162 employees); 105 active job postings (+114% YoY); 288,225 LinkedIn followers (+18.9% YoY); operates in 13 countries

## Competitive Advantages
- Largest e-commerce platform in Africa with a vast product selection and owned logistics network (Mr D) enabling fast delivery.
- Extensive physical infrastructure: 100+ Pickup Points integrated into grocery stores, reducing last-mile costs.
- Exclusive financial tools for sellers (Seller CAPITAL) that lock in marketplace loyalty.
- Strong parent company backing (Naspers) providing capital and strategic support.

## Strategic Focus
- Achieving group profitability by 2026 after takealot.com's 2024 profit milestone.
- Expanding the marketplace ecosystem with more sellers and exclusive brands.
- Deepening customer loyalty through TakealotMORE membership and convenient Pickup Points.
- Investing in technology and supply chain automation to improve efficiency.

## Why Work Here
- Culture values: "Customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, deliver results fast, achieve more together."
- Engineering roles available in Cape Town and Johannesburg, with a focus on Java, Python, Scala, and logistics tech.
- Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated; roles are based in South Africa.
- Notable perks: Opportunity to work on Africa's largest e-commerce platform, exposure to high-scale logistics and marketplace systems, and a diverse, trust-based environment.
- Employer rating: 3.2/5 (422 reviews) – strengths in culture (3.4) and career (3.3), but compensation rated lower (2.4).

## Sources
1. [Takealot Group – About Takealot.com](https://takealotgroup.com/takealot-com/)
2. [Takealot Group – Our Story](https://takealotgroup.com/)
3. [Takealot.com LinkedIn](https://za.linkedin.com/company/takealot)
4. [Takealot.com Careers (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotcom)
5. [Crunchbase-style data from LinkedIn](https://za.linkedin.com/company/takealot) (financials and employee info)

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