Takealot Digital Marketing YES Learnership Programme 2026 Intake

If you’re struggling to enter the job market due to lack of experience, the Takealot Digital Marketing YES Learnership Programme 2026 offers a practical and career-focused solution. This opportunity is designed to equip unemployed South African youth with real-world digital marketing and e-commerce skills, making it one of the most relevant learnerships in today’s digital economy.

Learnership Overview

• Programme Name: Takealot Digital Marketing YES Learnership 2026
• Company: Takealot
• Partners: Youth Employment Service (YES), Services SETA
• Duration: 12 Months (Fixed-term learnership)
• Location: Nationwide (Townships & Urban Centres)
• Application Method: Online

About the Programme

The Takealot Digital Marketing Learnership is built to solve a common problem among young job seekers: lack of experience.

Through this programme, you will:

• Gain practical workplace experience
• Work directly with small businesses (SMMEs)
• Learn how online selling and e-commerce platforms operate
• Build in-demand digital marketing skills

Unlike traditional training programmes, this learnership focuses on real participation in business operations, not just theory.

Programme Structure

The programme combines both learning and hands-on experience:

• Theoretical Training
• Workplace Placement (SMMEs)
• Assessments
• Certification

By the end of the programme, you will have verifiable experience and recognised skills, which significantly improves your employability.

Key Responsibilities

As a learner, you will actively contribute to business growth and operations by:

• Assisting small businesses on the Takealot Marketplace
• Supporting product listings and online store setup
• Helping with marketing campaigns and content creation
• Assisting with product images and descriptions
• Learning order management, delivery systems, and customer service
• Participating in training sessions and assessments

This is a hands-on role, meaning you will gain practical experience that employers value.

Benefits of the Learnership

This learnership offers long-term career advantages, including:

• Real workplace experience in digital marketing
• Exposure to the e-commerce industry
• Mentorship from business owners and professionals
• Development of in-demand digital skills
• Opportunity to build a professional network
• Potential pathway to future employment

These benefits align with what employers are actively looking for in 2026.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Takealot YES Learnership 2026, you must:

• Be unemployed
• Be under 30 years old
• Have less than 6 months of work experience
• Have completed Matric (Grade 12)
• Be a South African citizen
• Have basic computer skills
• Have good English communication skills
• Live within 40km of placement or be willing to relocate
• Have no criminal record
• Show a positive attitude and willingness to learn

How to Apply for Takealot Learnership 2026

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

Make sure you have:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Matric certificate
• Proof of address

Step 2: Application & Selection Process

• Submit your application online
• Complete initial screening
• Attend virtual interviews
• Get matched with SMMEs
• Final selection

Apply here online for the Takealot Digital Marketing YES Learnership Programme 2026 Intake

Closing Date: 05 May 2026