or apply directly on takealot.com's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 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 Senior Category Marketing Manager for Retail at Mr D will lead the development and execution of promotional marketing campaigns aimed at enhancing brand visibility and driving orders on the Mr D platform. This role involves collaboration with various teams to optimize marketing strategies, manage promotional calendars, and evaluate campaign performance, all while focusing on the retail and Shops vertical.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 7+ years of experience in a senior retail and marketing role, with a focus on brand management and strategy
- A minimum of a 3+ year degree in business, marketing, or communications
- Demonstrated success as a strategic leader with a proven track record in academic achievements and professional career
- Substantial experience working across multiple marketing channels, including Digital, ATL, BTL and Partnerships
- Proven track record of leading successful brand projects and initiatives
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills to effectively influence and manage cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Creative and practical problem solving skills; solution-oriented
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and achieve a wide set of goals and objectives in a challenging and changing environment
- Resilience and perseverance to overcome challenges to achieve objectives
- Fast learner and ability to thrive in a dynamic and high pace environment
- A highly driven individual who is motivated to drive meaningful sales revenue for the business through retail marketing initiatives
What you get
- Market-related, Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility
- Free access to courses on Prosus Academy
- Regular social events and out-of-office activities
- Birthday leave
- Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance
- Free parking
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Emphasis on a dynamic and fast-paced environment may indicate high pressure
- Role requires collaboration across multiple teams, which may involve navigating complex relationships
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.
More roles at takealot.com
- DC Industrial Systems EngineerDurban
- Mr D - Retail Account ManagerGauteng
- Advertising Sales Manager (Retail Media)Cape Town
- Catalogue InternCape Town
- Risk & Safety InternCape Town
- Product Manager (On Demand Delivery Execution)Cape Town
- Finance Lead - Inventory & Stock OptimisationCape Town
- HR InternJohannesburg