Performance & Paid Marketing Internship

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><a href="https://www.takealot.com/">Takealot</a> Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail and Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented &nbsp;<strong>Performance &amp; Paid Marketing Intern&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>to join our team. The Internship Programme<strong> </strong>will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.</p> <p>We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!&nbsp;</p> <p>Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!</p> <ul> <li>Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.</li> <li>Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.</li> <li>Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</p> <p><strong><strong>N6 in in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Communications, or related field</strong></strong></p> <p>The skills we need:</p> <ul> <li>Computer Literacy</li> <li>Strong Attention to Detail</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li> <li>MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li> <li>Data interpretation and presentation.</li> <li>Understanding of socioeconomic and public policy issues.</li> </ul> <p>Attributes required:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Analytical mindset: Comfortable working with data and numbers</li> <li>Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to accuracy in campaign setup and reporting</li> <li>Proactive learner: Eager to master new platforms, tools, and industry best practices</li> <li>Team player: Collaborative approach with excellent communication skills</li> <li>Adaptable: Thrives in fast-paced, constantly evolving digital environment</li> <li>Results-driven: Passionate about performance marketing and measurable outcomes</li> <li>Organised: Ability to manage multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously</li> <li>Creative problem-solver: Innovative thinking and willingness to test new approaches</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></h1> <h2><strong>Campaign Execution &amp; Management:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Assist in setting up, monitoring, and optimising paid advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and other performance channels</li> <li>Support A/B testing initiatives for ad creative, audience targeting, and bidding strategies</li> <li>Help manage campaign performance monitoring and budget allocation</li> <li>Assist with campaign delivery, ensuring accurate setup and implementation</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Analytics &amp; Reporting:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Compile performance reports using Google Analytics, platform dashboards, and internal tools</li> <li>Assist with data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and performance insights</li> <li>Support post-campaign analysis and recommendations for optimisation</li> <li>Help maintain performance tracking sheets and campaign calendars</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Creative &amp; Content Support:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Collaborate with creative teams to brief performance-focused ad creative requirements</li> <li>Assist in testing and optimising ad copy variations for performance campaigns</li> <li>Support the creation of promotional content for paid social channels</li> <li>Help coordinate with internal teams for campaign assets and product information</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Platform Management &amp; Optimisation:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Learn hands-on campaign management across Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube)</li> <li>Gain exposure to Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, and programmatic platforms</li> <li>Assist with audience research, competitor analysis, and market insights</li> <li>Support external agency coordination and vendor management</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Work closely with the Performance Marketing team, Social Media Manager, and external agencies</li> <li>Assist with commercial campaign execution booked by Retail Marketing teams</li> <li>Support integration between paid and organic social strategies</li> <li>Participate in campaign briefings, reviews, and optimisation discussions</li> </ul> <br><br> <p>This is a contract position</p> <p>High Level:&nbsp;</p> <p>At the takealot Group, our<strong> </strong>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.</p> <p>Every selected<strong> </strong>Intern<strong> </strong>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.</p> <p>You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>The Environment:</p> <ul> <li>takealot.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.</li> <li>We 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.</li> <li>We are short on ego and high on output.</li> <li>We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.</li> <li>We love what we do and what we are creating.</li> </ul> <p>Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.</li> <li>Mentorship 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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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).</li> <li>Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.&nbsp;</li> <li>Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).</li> </ul> <p>Like what you see?&nbsp;</p> <p>If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!</p> <p><em>Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.</em></p> </td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>