or apply directly on takealot.com's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days takealot.com's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of takealot.com's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at takealot.com
- high 35 stale, 10 reposted of 82 open
- Hiring momentum
- 132 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from takealot.com's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for takealot.com.
About this role
The Buyer (Beauty) at takealot.com will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to drive growth in the Beauty department. This includes sourcing new brands, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product availability while delivering on financial performance indicators. The role also involves collaborating with operations to enhance customer experience and managing promotional activities.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of takealot.com as an employer.
What you need
- National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business Science or Commerce)
- 3-5 years of experience in a Buying Function within retail/commerce/e-commerce
- Experience in Buying within the Beauty category
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Great Excel knowledge
- Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs
Nice to have
- Existing industry networks in Beauty
- Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset
- Passionate about the industry and the potential of e-commerce
- Understanding of key business drivers within online retail
What you get
- Market related Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility
- Great work environment
- Opportunities for challenge and growth
Worth weighing
- No specific salary mentioned
- The role requires a proactive and dynamic approach, suitable for those comfortable with change
- Focus on execution and results may not suit everyone
Summarised from takealot.com's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by takealot.com on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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