Software Engineer (Frontend JavaScript, Customer-Facing)

Takealot Group(1 year ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$131,721 - $176,314 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Senior Software Engineer (Frontend JavaScript, Customer-Facing) at Takealot builds and improves customer-facing web features for South Africa's leading online retailer. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and sits within a fast-growing, collaborative engineering organisation focused on delivering high-quality, performant user experiences. The position offers career growth opportunities across the Takealot Group and a mentorship and learning-focused environment.

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Required Skills

JavaScript
React
HTML5
CSS3
Sass
Less
SCSS
Responsive Design
Performance Optimization
Async Handling

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

About Takealot Group

takealot.com

Takealot is South Africa’s largest online retailer and marketplace, offering millions of products across electronics, home, beauty, books and more. Founded in 2011 and now part of the Prosus (Naspers) group, it combines its own retail inventory with a third‑party seller marketplace alongside integrated payments and logistics. The company operates fulfilment centres and local delivery services to enable fast shipping, returns and customer support, and offers a mobile app and frequent promotions to drive convenience. Consumers and merchants use Takealot for its broad selection, local infrastructure and leading brand presence in the South African e‑commerce market.