Social Media Internship, Cape Town

Takealot Group, the largest and most customer‑centric online shopping destination in Africa, is looking for a highly talented

Social Media Intern

to join our team. The Internship Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS, and Mr D.

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. Show them what you can do.

Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.

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.

Purpose of Role To support the Social Media team in creating and executing high‑performing, platform‑native content across Takealot Group channels. This role focuses on bringing creative ideas to life from concept to shoot to post while ensuring content is engaging, relevant, and aligned with brand objectives.

Qualifications&Experience

Matric / Grade 12 certificate

Strong interest in social media, content creation, and digital marketing

Technical Skills

Basic video editing and content packaging skills

Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and short‑form content trends

Basic copywriting skills (captions, hooks, CTAs)

Good eye for aesthetics, detail, and visual storytelling

Ability to brief creative assets to designers

Familiarity with task management tools (e.g. Asana)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Advantageous:

Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Suite or similar tools

Previous content creation or UGC experience

Understanding of beauty, fashion, or lifestyle content

Creative and proactive with a strong sense of initiative

Confident in communicating ideas and giving feedback

Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong attention to detail

Positive attitude and growth mindset

Adaptable in a fast‑paced environment

Team player with a collaborative approach

Key Responsibilities Content Creation&Execution

Shoot and create engaging short‑form content for social platforms

Edit and package content for optimal performance across channels

Write captions that are engaging, natural, and on‑brand

Review and approve content before publishing

Trend&Platform Relevance

Monitor and stay ahead of social media trends

Translate trends into brand‑relevant, engaging content

Contribute ideas that keep the brand culturally relevant

Content Planning&Coordination

Assist in maintaining the social media content calendar

Work closely with the Social Media Manager and Strategist on campaign execution

Brief artwork and creative requirements to design teams

Support product shoot coordination (product selection, ordering, logistics)

Assist with model scouting and shoot planning

Operations&Workflow

Track tasks and manage workflows using tools like Asana

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of content

This is a contract position

High Level At Takealot Group, our Internship Programme is designed to give you real, hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment. You’ll gain exposure to the full content lifecycle from strategy and ideation to execution and performance tracking while building both technical and creative skills.

General Support Provide day‑to‑day support to ensure smooth execution of social media content and team operations. Assist with ad‑hoc content tasks, campaign needs, and creative projects as required. Support content shoot preparation, coordination, and wrap‑up. Help organise and maintain content assets and files. Stayaligned with brand guidelines while contributing creatively. Maintain professionalism when working with internal teams, creators, and external partners.

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

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