Mr D - Engineering Manager
Takealot Group
About this role
An Engineering Manager at Mr D (a division of the Takealot Group) leads a team of software engineers in Cape Town, driving the delivery of high-performance, scalable backend systems and contributing to architectural strategy. The role is hands-on, combining people management, technical leadership, and active participation in the full software development lifecycle. This is a hybrid position reporting to the Platform Engineering Director.
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About Takealot Group
takealotgroup.comTakealot Group is a South African e-commerce company operating online retail and food delivery businesses. Its brands include Takealot.com, a general online marketplace, and Mr D, an on-demand delivery platform.
Recent company news
ReutersSouth Africa's Takealot bets on Mr D to drive on-demand delivery expansion
Jul 18, 2025
TechAfrica NewsTakealot Group Revenue Climbs as Over 30,000 SMEs Benefit from Digital Economy
Nov 27, 2025
NextBillionTakealot Group Expands Mr D Into On-Demand Marketplace Beyond Food Delivery
Jul 28, 2025
ITWebTakealot reaches double-digit growth, 4.8m active shoppers
Nov 27, 2025
businessreport.co.zaTakealot on track for first profit since 2011, reports 57% reduction in loss at half-year
Nov 25, 2025
About Takealot Group
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$95k – $125k
per year