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# Product Manager (On Demand Delivery Execution) at Takealot Group

- **Company:** Takealot Group
- **Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotgroup/jobs/8249006

## Job description

[Takealot.com](https://www.takealot.com/), South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Product Manager (On Demand Delivery Execution) to join our team.

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 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show them what you can do.
- Learn: We work with the best of the best. Work alongside leaders and upskill in record time.
- Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.

Who’s who in the tech space

The position reports to the Logistics Product Lead.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

- Define and drive the roadmap for features and services that power the on-demand logistics execution platform, supporting a network of 20,000 last-mile drivers operating in the network. This includes innovating and improving the back-end systems that enable seamless and scalable delivery execution.
- Work closely with engineering, design, operations, and executive teams to enhance driver and logistics systems. Collaborate with drivers and logistics stakeholders to ensure the product meets both operational and customer needs.
- Translate business needs into actionable and measurable projects; partner with business owners to understand their challenges and priorities, to translate these into initiatives that improve the on-demand delivery experience.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evolving product management practices to suit the fast-paced, dynamic nature of on-demand logistics.
- Define and monitor key metrics (e.g., delivery times, driver utilization, cost per delivery) to inform product decisions. Use data to create compelling business cases for prioritizing initiatives.
- You will analyse and understand project scope and core objectives through requirements workshops with stakeholders to define business requirements
- Conduct workshops with stakeholders to elicit detailed functional requirements. Document these requirements (OKR & BRS) for engineering teams to create technical specifications.
- Collaborate with technical lead and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs.
- Work with technical leads and subject matter experts to align on the technical vision, balancing the operational trade-offs with usability, scalability, and performance.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, BI analysts, and UI designers, to deliver projects on time and within scope. Track project progress from concept to release, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Evolve appropriate Product Management practices for a responsive, dynamic environment to foster cost-effective execution to commitments
- Collaborate with QA teams to review test plans and scripts, ensuring comprehensive coverage and high-quality product releases. Perform user acceptance testing to validate functionality.
- Project management by setting timelines, driving project schedules and leading cross-functional development teams from design through to release. This includes monitoring for slippage and/or updating timelines and adjusting for changing scopes of work or considering mitigation options.
- Understand your target “customer” - assess both drivers and end-users to ensure products deliver a seamless, efficient, and transparent experience..
- Performing user acceptance testing.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (Information Systems/Computer Science/Engineering/Commerce) with at least 4 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a related role, preferably driving large, company-wide initiatives (through projects or responsibilities)
- Experience in an agile/iterative project management and development environment is beneficial
- Prior experience in logistics, on-demand delivery platforms, or e-commerce is highly preferred

The skills we need:

- Execution skills: Demonstrated ability to define and execute a detailed product roadmap, particularly in the on-demand delivery or logistics space.
- On-demand platforms: An understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in on-demand delivery, including real-time logistics, driver management, and operational efficiency.
- Solution-oriented: Proactive, accountable, and motivated to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Data-driven approach: Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure success.
- Technical acumen: Familiarity with back-end systems, APIs, and technologies that support logistics execution, such as route optimization algorithms, real-time tracking, and trip allocation logic. Thorough knowledge of prevailing and emerging mobile and e-commerce trends and technologies.
- Stakeholder management: Exceptional organizational and communication skills to balance multiple priorities and align cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication skills
- Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to product development and the required documentation to support the successful assessment and execution of a detailed product initiative.
- Customer advocate: A strong focus on improving the experience for both drivers and customers.

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

- The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that 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.
- Remote working: Love water cooler chats and working from home? Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
- Mentorship programme: 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.
- Naspers Tech Community & 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 MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.
- Good 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).
- Staff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?
- Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
- Right tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech of the latest tech.
- 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!!

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

## About Takealot Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Takealot Group is South Africa’s largest e-commerce ecosystem, operating online retail (takealot.com), fashion (Superbalist, divested), and on-demand delivery (Mr D).
- **Entity Type**: Private subsidiary of Naspers (publicly-listed multinational)
- **Headquarters**: Cape Town, South Africa
- **Founded**: June 2011
- **Founders**: Kim Reid (CEO); acquired alongside Tiger Global Management from the earlier Take2 business

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: E-commerce, Online Retail, On-Demand Food Delivery, Logistics
- **Target customers**: B2C (online shoppers, food delivery users) and B2B (through Takealot for Business; third-party sellers on Marketplace; logistics clients like Woolworths, Pick n Pay)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To be the largest most customer-centric online shopping destination in Africa” and “Changing lives in South Africa for the better through e-commerce.”

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **[takealot.com](https://takealot.com)**: South Africa’s largest online retailer — a full-service e-commerce store with product categories from electronics to groceries, plus a Marketplace of over 11,000 third-party sellers.
- **[Mr D](https://mrd.co.za)**: On-demand food and grocery delivery app (formerly Mr Delivery). Competes with Uber Eats. Partners with Pick n Pay, Nespresso, Frozen 4 You, and Woolworths-owned Absolute Pets.
- **[TakealotMORE](https://www.takealot.com/more)**: Subscription service (two tiers) akin to Amazon Prime, offering free delivery and exclusive deals.
- **[Takealot for Business](https://www.takealot.com/business)**: B2B procurement service launched September 2025.
- **[TakealotNOW](https://www.takealot.com)**: Ultra-fast (minutes/hours) delivery pilot launched December 2025 for ~1,000 items in Cape Town, Pretoria, and Johannesburg.
- **[Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotgroup)**: Logistics and warehousing arm providing distribution services to third-party retailers like Woolworths.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed directly (Takealot Group is a private subsidiary of Naspers; Naspers’ market cap is >$50B but Takealot is one division).
- **Key Metric**: **Revenue** → R16.4 billion (2026 financial year) — 18% year-over-year growth. First-time full-year profitability: R181 million operating profit (vs. R214 million loss prior year).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company **Naspers** (96% ownership). Former major investor **Tiger Global Management** (early funding). Logistics partners: **Woolworths**, **Pick n Pay**, **Nespresso**, **Inospace** (logistics park).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 17% revenue growth at takealot.com (2025), 28% annual growth in a recent period.
  - Mr D revenue grew 8% (2025) and 18% annually in a later period.
  - Achieved group-level profitability for first time in June 2026.
  - Electric vehicle fleet: 232 e-bikes, 41 Mellowvan 3-wheel EVs, ~30 electric trucks (with more on order).
  - Opened new Cape Town e-commerce logistics park at Inospace’s Powder Mill Park (January 2026).
  - ~7,300 employees company-wide (including drivers and contractors).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & logistics moat**: Largest e-commerce platform in Africa, with own delivery network (Mr D), distribution centers in Western Cape and Gauteng, and a vast network of Pickup Points across all 9 South African provinces.
- **Ecosystem lock-in**: Subscription (TakealotMORE), marketplace, food delivery, and B2B — all integrated into a single platform.
- **Local infrastructure advantage**: Own electric vehicle fleet, solar-powered warehouses (1,800 kWp combined capacity), and a growing fulfilment-as-a-service (TFS) offering for other retailers.
- **Brand trust**: Dominant South African e-commerce brand with over a decade of customer loyalty.

## Strategic Focus
- **Profitability & expansion**: After achieving group profitability in 2026, focus is on scaling TakealotMORE subscriptions, B2B (Takealot for Business), and ultra-fast delivery (TakealotNOW).
- **Logistics diversification**: TFS offering fulfillment services to third parties (Woolworths, etc.) — replicating Amazon’s FBA model.
- **Electric fleet & sustainability**: Accelerating EV adoption and solar energy at DCs.
- **Competing with Amazon SA**: Amazon launched in South Africa; Takealot is investing heavily in speed, subscription, and B2B to defend market share.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Described by the company as “driven by people, powered by tech”; values include customer obsession, fast results, collaboration, and doing the extraordinary. Diverse, trust-based environment.
- **Remote/hybrid/office**: Likely hybrid/office-based (Cape Town and Johannesburg hubs — engineering and BI roles appear to be based in Cape Town; sales roles in Johannesburg).
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Strong tech stack (Scala, Java, Machine Learning, Search, DevOps) with 22 active job openings on Greenhouse (June 2026). Engineering teams include: **Takealot Engineering**, **Mr D Engineering**, **Business Intelligence**, and **Product**. Roles range from Data Engineers, Senior Software Engineers, Data Scientists, to QA Analysts. Company emphasizes autonomy, speed, and continuous learning.
- **Growth trajectory**: Company is on an upward profit path, with a young, evolving tech team. High-impact roles with ownership in a market leader.

## Sources
1. [Takealot Group Official Site](https://takealotgroup.com/)
2. [Takealot Group Career Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotgroup)
3. [Takealot Group Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takealot_Group)
4. [Takealot Group LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/takealot-group)

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