Product Data Analyst at takealot.com

Are You the Product Data Analyst We’re Looking For?

At takealot.com, we are more than just a retailer; we’re a dynamic, hyper-growth company at the forefront of e-commerce in South Africa. With over 4 million happy shoppers, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we’re looking for a highly talented Product Data Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

We believe in the power of data to drive intelligent decisions and shape the future of our digital experience. If you are a curious, data-driven individual who thrives on solving complex problems and making a real impact, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Your Mission: Shape the Customer Experience

As a Product Data Analyst embedded within our Storefront Digital Experience team, you won’t just be crunching numbers—you’ll be a strategic partner. You’ll work alongside product managers, designers, and engineers to transform data into insights that directly influence how millions of customers interact with our platform every day.

Your mission is to bring a data-informed perspective to every stage of the product development process. This is a high-impact role where your work will:

• Unlock User Insights: Analyze user behavior and feedback to identify patterns, friction points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive Product Innovation: Be the primary analytical counterpart to our product teams, providing critical insights that inform the development of cutting-edge features.
• Scale Experimentation: Champion A/B testing methodologies and frameworks, empowering teams to test hypotheses rigorously and iterate with confidence.
• Foster a Data-Centric Culture: Advocate for data-informed thinking across the organization, ensuring that our decisions are always grounded in evidence.

The Skills and Experience We Need

We are looking for someone with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering, along with at least 3 years of experience in a similar analytical role. If you have extensive experience in the field, we are also open to considering candidates without a degree.

We need someone with:

• Proven Experience: At least 4 years of hands-on experience as a Product Analyst, ideally in a high-scale e-commerce or digital consumer product environment.
• Data Proficiency: Solid expertise in SQL for data extraction and transformation, and a working knowledge of Python.
• Experimentation Mastery: A strong understanding of A/B testing principles and experience with platforms like Optimizely or Google Optimize.
• Strategic Acumen: The ability to connect data to business goals and collaborate with diverse teams to guide decision-making.

Life @ Takealot Group

We offer a great work environment and a promise that you’ll never be bored. We are a hybrid-working company that believes in collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

• Growth Opportunities: Expand your career within the fast-growing Takealot Group, which includes takealot.com and Mr D. We love to promote from within!
• Learning & Mentorship: Access our mentorship program and free courses from MyAcademy, Udacity, and Coursera.
• Flexible Perks: A flexible remuneration package, staff discounts, birthday leave, and more.

If you have a can-do attitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for e-commerce, you might be the Extraordinary Mind we’re looking for.

Ready to help us build something great? Apply today!