Takealot: Facilities Internship Programme 2026. Takealot is looking for highly talented individuals to join its team as Facilities Interns at the Cape Town Central Office.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Internships
Closing Date: Not Specified
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- Grade 12 plus an N6 certificate or NCV Level 4 qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building/Construction, Property/Operations Management, Office Administration, or a related field
The skills we need:
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to coordinate and follow up with contractors and service providers
- Data capturing, interpretation, and reporting skills
- Basic understanding of facilities management, building operations, maintenance, and OHS
- Proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and willingness to learn
Attributes required:
- Hands on/practical
- Problem-solving mindset
- Proactive/takes initiative
- Collaborative
- Strong communication skills
- Curious/eager to learn
- Strong problem-solving skills
Key responsibilities
- Collect, capture, collate, analyse and present Facilities-related operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Assist with the administration and operation of Facilities systems, including access control, CCTV monitoring, maintenance/helpdesk systems, finance and procurement portals, and other relevant platforms
- Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of Facilities projects, office moves, space changes and other building-related initiatives
- Assist with physical inspections and maintenance activities across the building, including identifying and reporting issues relating to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, general building maintenance and office infrastructure
- Assist with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance, including inspections, documentation, incident reporting, compliance records and corrective actions
- Liaise with internal clients, contractors and service providers to coordinate maintenance, repairs, services and Facilities-related requests
- Assist with obtaining and comparing supplier quotations, creating purchase requisitions and issuing purchase orders in accordance with company processes
- Support the development, review, and maintenance of SOPs, checklists, registers, compliance records and other Facilities documentation, while participating in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
How to Apply