Risk Management and Safety
Posted 27 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Risk Management and Safety Intern”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Contract
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyHealth and Safety, Safety in Society
Study levelCertificate
Takealot, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Risk Management/Loss Prevention intern to join our team in Cape Town DC1 and DC3.
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!
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:
- N6/ NCV Level 4 in Health & Safely or Safety in Society
- No prior work experience required — this is an entry-level internship
The skills we need:
- Computer Literacy
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Data interpretation and presentation.
- Understanding of socioeconomic and public policy issues.
- Private Security Sector/SAPS/Armed Forces experience
Attributes required:
- Collaborative
- Creative Energy
- Hands on
- Have an opinion and voice it
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
Key responsibilities:
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Collect, analyse, interpret, and present operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
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Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and operational projects in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
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Prepare clear reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
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Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Facilities, and Health & Safety.
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Support the development, review, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
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Monitor operational performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist in identifying improvement opportunities and corrective actions.
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Participate in problem-solving initiatives by identifying root causes, proposing practical solutions, and supporting implementation.