takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented SEO & Merchandising Specialist

to join our  Marketing team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Senior SEO Specialist

Your responsibilities will include:

• Core Web Vitals & Page Experience: Act as the "Performance Guardian" for merchandising content. Audit and optimise heavy page assets (banners, images, scripts) to ensure they do not negatively impact LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) or CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift).
• Brief technical improvements to developers to ensure green scores across all page types.
• Category & Product Page Optimisation: Execute high-volume optimization of Category Landing Pages (PLPs) and Product Pages (PDPs). Ensure that H1s, metadata, and description copy perfectly align with user search intent and commercial goals.
• Search Intent & CR% Optimisation: Analyse high-traffic landing pages to ensure content satisfies user intent. Optimise page layout, copy, and Call-to-Actions (CTAs) to reduce bounce rate and drive Conversion Rate (CR%) from organic traffic.
• Offsite Discoverability & Rich Snippets: Manage the appearance of pages on Google.
• Implement and monitor Structured Data (Schema) for reviews, price, and stock to secure.
• Rich Snippets. Optimise Meta Titles/Descriptions to maximise CTR.
• Merchandising for SEO: Collaborate with Retail and Merchandising teams to ensure strategic products and promotions are surfaced via SEO. Manage "Out of Stock" and "Discontinued" product flows to retain authority and user trust.
• Image SEO & Asset Management: Optimise all visual assets (product images, merchandising banners) for search discovery (Alt tags, filenames) and performance (next-gen formats, compression) to drive traffic from Google Images.
• Competitor Gap Analysis: Monitor competitor product and category pages to identify content, feature, or speed advantages they hold, and implement agile fixes.

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree Marketing.
• 3-5 years of SEO experience with a specific focus on E-commerce or Retail.
• Strong technical understanding of Core Web Vitals: XML sitemaps and on-site content (E-E-A-T principles).
• Proven experience in Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) principles.
• Experience working with large-scale Catalogue Management Systems (CMS).

Attributes Required:

• Strong technical understanding of Core Web Vitals: Knowledge of what causes poor LCP, CLS, and INP, and how to fix it from a content/asset perspective.
• Proven experience in Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) principles.
• Experience working with large-scale Catalogue Management Systems (CMS).
• Technical Asset Optimisation: Ability to optimise images, videos, and HTML/CSS for speed without sacrificing quality.
• Persuasive Copywriting: Ability to write content that ranks and converts.
• Analytical Skills: Deep proficiency in Google Search Console (CWV reports) and PageSpeed Insights.
• Merchandising Eye: Ability to spot visual/product presentation issues that hurt sales.
• Structured Data: Proficiency with Schema.org implementation (JSON-LD).

The Environment: 

• 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. 
• 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. 
• We are short on ego and high on output. 
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all. 
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking. 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us! 

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.

About impact.com

impact.com is the world’s leading commerce partnership marketing platform, transforming the way businesses grow by enabling them to discover, manage, and scale partnerships across the entire customer journey. From affiliates and influencers to content publishers, brand ambassadors, and customer advocates, impact.com empowers brands to drive trusted, performance-based growth through authentic relationships. Its award-winning products Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral)unify every type of partner into one integrated platform. As consumers increasingly rely on recommendations from people and communities they trust, impact.com helps brands show up where it  matters most. Today, over 5,000 global brands, including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Fanatics, rely on impact.com to power more than 225,000 partnerships that deliver measurable business results.

As a Multimedia Design Intern, you’ll play a key role in bringing learning experiences to life through motion graphics, video, and digital design. You’ll create engaging, high-quality content across our LMS, marketing channels, and digital platforms, ensuring every piece is visually compelling, on-brand, and designed with user experience (UX) and learner experience (LX) in mind. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Learning Designers, Marketing, Product, and SMEs, to produce content that drives engagement, understanding, and conversion. This is a 6 month, hybrid role.

What You'll Do:

Content Creation & Design

• Design and produce multimedia content, including videos, motion graphics, animations, and digital assets
• Create content for learning experiences, marketing campaigns, and product education

Video Production (End-to-End)

• Support and contribute across the full production lifecycle:
• Pre-production: storyboarding, scripting support, planning
• Post-production: editing, sound design, motion graphics, final delivery

UX/UI & Digital Design

• Contribute to web, UX/UI, and interactive content design
• Create mockups, prototypes, and proof of concepts (POCs)
• Apply UX best practices to improve learner engagement and usability

Collaboration & Execution

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver on the scope of work (SOW)
• Present ideas, iterate based on feedback, and maintain alignment throughout projects

Brand & Quality

• Ensure all content aligns with PXA brand guidelines and visual standards
• Perform quality assurance (QA) on all deliverables

Innovation & Growth

• Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies
• Explore new formats, including interactive learning, gamification, and mobile-first content
• Contribute to evolving PXA initiatives such as YouTube strategy, SEO content, and digital learning experiences

What You Bring:

• Degree or coursework in Multimedia Design, Film, Animation, or related field
• Experience creating content for platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, or eLearning environments
• Strong foundation in video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design
• Familiarity with UX/UI or web design principles
• Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Basic knowledge of Figma, Webflow, or similar tools is a plus
• Understanding of HTML/CSS (and basic JavaScript is advantageous)

Benefits / Perks for Interns: 

• Casual work environment, including hybrid work environment
• Flexible work hours
• Training & Development
  • Learning the advanced partnership automation products
  • Coursera
• Internet Allowance
• Free Affiliate & Partnerships Industry Fundamentals Certification by PXA

Impact is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetics, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or non-binary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group, is looking for a highly talented Paid Media Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

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: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do 
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. 
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Mr D, Takealot.com and TFS. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Purpose:
The role focuses on delivering impactful advertising campaigns that drive in-app traffic, user acquisition, customer retention, and revenue growth across key verticals, including restaurants, food, groceries, and retailers.

The position reports to the Head of Paid Media of Mr D.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Campaign Strategy & Execution 

  • Develop and execute paid media strategies across multiple platforms, including but not limited to Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, and programmatic advertising. 
  • Plan and optimize campaigns for user acquisition and retention while managing budgets to hit key ROI and ROAS targets. 
  • Implement end-to-end campaign management: from concept and audience targeting to creatives and performance optimization.

• Data-Driven Optimization 

  • Continuously measure, analyze, and optimize campaign performance to improve engagement, conversions, and lifetime value (LTV). 
  • Leverage A/B testing frameworks to fine-tune ad creatives, copy, audiences, bidding strategies, and landing pages. 
  • Use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Looker, Tableau) to generate insights and actionable recommendations for campaigns.

• Collaboration and Operations 

  • Partner with creative teams to brief and develop high-impact ad creatives that align with brand and performance goals. 
  • Work closely with the Head of Paid Media to plan the quarterly budget allocation and track performance against targets. 
  • Liaise with growth, CRM, and product teams to ensure alignment on user experience and messaging consistency across touchpoints.

• Market Insights & Innovation 

  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging advertising platforms, and technologies to identify new growth opportunities. 
  • Benchmark campaigns against competitors and industry performance standards. 
  • Experiment with innovative ad formats and channels (e.g., CTV, native ads) to stay competitive in the dynamic app-based marketplace.

Skills, Knowledge & abilities: 

• • Strong knowledge of Paid media channels including Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping & Youtube), META and TikTok
  • DV360 and SA360 experience (Beneficial)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data analytics tools including Google Analytics and MMPs such as Adjust or Appsflyer
  • Certifications: Google Ads & Google Analytics (Required)
  • Understanding of ASO and SEO (beneficial)
  • Google Tag Manager experience(beneficial)
  • Advanced analytic and reporting skills required
  • Proficient in daily, weekly, and monthly reporting standards

Qualifications and Experience:

• • Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing or Marketing or equivalent or Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
  • Proven experience (3+ years) managing multi-channel paid media campaigns in an ecommerce or on-demand brand environment.
  • Strong proficiency in tools and platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, and programmatic platforms (e.g., DV360). 
  • Solid analytical skills and experience with tools like Google Analytics, Data Studio, or similar. 
  • Strong understanding of attribution models, customer lifetime value (CLV), and incremental lift measurement. 
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously. 
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and estimating campaign costs effectively. 
  • Previous experience in apps focused on delivery services or food, groceries, and retail verticals. 
  • Familiarity with customer segmentation and retargeting strategies tailored for marketplaces. 
  • Knowledge of SQL, Looker, or other data query tools is a plus. 
  • Exposure to affiliate/partner marketing and influencer collaborations.

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• 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.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• 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 Prosus Academy and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. 
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). 

Like what you see? 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

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