--- title: 'Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain at Takealot Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-python-supply-chain-takealot-group-south-africa-qvtzmt9cx8am' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-04' --- # Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain at Takealot Group - **Company:** Takealot Group - **Location:** South Africa - **Posted:** 2026-08-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotgroup/jobs/8167058 ## Job description 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. Who’s who in the tech space This position reports to the respective team's manager. As a Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the development of robust software in the e-commerce domain. You will be from a computer science background with an emphasis on software development. You will have the opportunity to implement best practices to improve existing software and participate in the development of new features. While we don't promote after-hours work as part of the regular workday, we run a 24/7 business with the need to keep systems up and running. Software Engineers are expected to provide after-hours support on a rotational basis to resolve critical system issues. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: - Design and build solutions to assist our business users and improve customer experience - Architect and design solutions with your team - Keep up to date with technology trends - Apply creative thought processes to solve complex challenges at scale - Strong focus on making takealot.com the best place to shop at, a happy customer is a repeat customer - Drive for excellence, to help foster a world-class engineering team The skills we need: - Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, and high energy - Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions - Ability to disaggregate and structure solutions to ambiguous problems - Solid quantitative skills - Ability to interview and interact professionally, with internal and external people - Capability to present ideas succinctly, in writing and verbally - Versatile and with the appetite to learn by doing Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience in software development. - A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms - 3 to 6 years experience in a software development role for an intermediate-level position - 5 to 10+ years experience in a software development role for a senior-level position - Experience in writing robust, efficient production code - Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Python - Experience with development in a Linux environment - Experience with SQL database systems - Open to diversifying language skill set - Experience in the following will be advantageous: - MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL - Memcached, Redis - Message Brokers, Queues and PubSub systems (e.g. Kafka and RabbitMQ) - Containerisation (e.g. Docker) - Orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes) - GitHub, Travis CI, Jenkins - AWS, GCP, Azure - Microservices 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. ## 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. 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