Takealot
Takealot is South Africa's leading online marketplace offering multi-category retail products, logistics services, and on-demand delivery to millions of users.
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Employees
- 7,754
- Sector
- E-Commerce
About Takealot
Founded in 2011, Takealot has grown from a Cape Town startup into South Africa's dominant e-commerce platform. The company operates a massive online marketplace that connects local entrepreneurs with a nationwide customer base, supported by its own logistics infrastructure. Following its acquisition by Naspers, it has solidified its position as a central player in the African digital economy.
The business model encompasses a primary retail site, a third-party marketplace for over 12,000 sellers, and specialized divisions like TakealotNOW for rapid delivery. Through its integration with Mr D and a network of over 150 pickup points, the company focuses on accessibility and convenient fulfillment options for consumers across every province in South Africa.
What they do
Takealot operates an online marketplace selling diverse goods including electronics, books, and apparel while providing third-party sellers with logistics and warehousing support. It also manages a nationwide delivery network and a system of physical pickup points for customer collections.
Highlights
- Acquired major local platforms including Mr Delivery in 2013 and Superbalist in 2014.
- Operates a marketplace supporting over 12,000 entrepreneurs with warehousing and Seller CAPITAL funding.
- Maintains a distribution network of 150+ pickup points, including partnerships with Pick n Pay.
- Launched TakealotNOW to provide ultra-fast delivery of essentials within minutes in major metro areas.
- Reached a majority 96% ownership by Naspers in 2018 following significant investment rounds.
- Expanded its ecosystem to include the TakealotMORE subscription service for unlimited free delivery.
Talent and hiring
The company recruits for various technical and operational roles including Engineering Directors, Machine Learning specialists, QA professionals, and supply chain developers.
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