Data Principal Engineer
Takealot.com
Verified
Cape Town
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Western Cape, ZA
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Takealot.com
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Cape Town
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Western Cape, ZA
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Data Principal Engineer
Takealot.com
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Western Cape, ZA
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Data Principal Engineer
Takealot.com
Cape Town
I
Western Cape, ZA
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Position Overview
Takealot.com is recruiting 1 Data Principal Engineer within the Data & Analytics Division based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This is a senior permanent opportunity designed for experienced data engineering professionals who want to lead large-scale data platform transformation without moving into people management.
\The role offers a market-related remuneration package, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to design, simplify, and modernise the data architecture that supports one of South Africa's largest e-commerce businesses.
1
Position Overview
Takealot.com is recruiting 1 Data Principal Engineer within the Data & Analytics Division based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This is a senior permanent opportunity designed for experienced data engineering professionals who want to lead large-scale data platform transformation without moving into people management.
\The role offers a market-related remuneration package, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to design, simplify, and modernise the data architecture that supports one of South Africa's largest e-commerce businesses.
1
Position Overview
Takealot.com is recruiting 1 Data Principal Engineer within the Data & Analytics Division based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This is a senior permanent opportunity designed for experienced data engineering professionals who want to lead large-scale data platform transformation without moving into people management.
\The role offers a market-related remuneration package, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to design, simplify, and modernise the data architecture that supports one of South Africa's largest e-commerce businesses.
1
Position Overview
Takealot.com is recruiting 1 Data Principal Engineer within the Data & Analytics Division based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This is a senior permanent opportunity designed for experienced data engineering professionals who want to lead large-scale data platform transformation without moving into people management.
\The role offers a market-related remuneration package, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to design, simplify, and modernise the data architecture that supports one of South Africa's largest e-commerce businesses.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
Minimum 8 years' experience in Data Engineering
At least 3 years' experience as a Principal Engineer or Data Architect
Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms
Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery and Dataform)
Advanced SQL and Python programming skills
Experience with real-time data streaming technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub
Knowledge of dimensional and event-driven data modelling
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering
Understanding of POPIA requirements for data governance
Excellent communication, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
Advantageous:
Experience within logistics, supply chain or e-commerce environments
Experience integrating AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools into enterprise platforms
Familiarity with DMBOK and formal Data Governance programmes
NB: This role requires a highly experienced engineer capable of defining technical standards, simplifying enterprise data architecture and mentoring senior technical teams.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
Minimum 8 years' experience in Data Engineering
At least 3 years' experience as a Principal Engineer or Data Architect
Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms
Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery and Dataform)
Advanced SQL and Python programming skills
Experience with real-time data streaming technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub
Knowledge of dimensional and event-driven data modelling
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering
Understanding of POPIA requirements for data governance
Excellent communication, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
Advantageous:
Experience within logistics, supply chain or e-commerce environments
Experience integrating AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools into enterprise platforms
Familiarity with DMBOK and formal Data Governance programmes
NB: This role requires a highly experienced engineer capable of defining technical standards, simplifying enterprise data architecture and mentoring senior technical teams.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
Minimum 8 years' experience in Data Engineering
At least 3 years' experience as a Principal Engineer or Data Architect
Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms
Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery and Dataform)
Advanced SQL and Python programming skills
Experience with real-time data streaming technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub
Knowledge of dimensional and event-driven data modelling
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering
Understanding of POPIA requirements for data governance
Excellent communication, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
Advantageous:
Experience within logistics, supply chain or e-commerce environments
Experience integrating AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools into enterprise platforms
Familiarity with DMBOK and formal Data Governance programmes
NB: This role requires a highly experienced engineer capable of defining technical standards, simplifying enterprise data architecture and mentoring senior technical teams.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
Minimum 8 years' experience in Data Engineering
At least 3 years' experience as a Principal Engineer or Data Architect
Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms
Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery and Dataform)
Advanced SQL and Python programming skills
Experience with real-time data streaming technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub
Knowledge of dimensional and event-driven data modelling
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering
Understanding of POPIA requirements for data governance
Excellent communication, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
Advantageous:
Experience within logistics, supply chain or e-commerce environments
Experience integrating AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools into enterprise platforms
Familiarity with DMBOK and formal Data Governance programmes
NB: This role requires a highly experienced engineer capable of defining technical standards, simplifying enterprise data architecture and mentoring senior technical teams.
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Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Designing and maintaining the Group's enterprise data architecture
Building scalable real-time data platforms for operational analytics
Simplifying existing data systems and reducing technical debt
Establishing enterprise data governance standards
Creating architecture documentation and technical blueprints
Designing AI-ready data platforms and automation solutions
Implementing secure data access and governance controls
Supporting data quality, lineage and compliance initiatives
Developing onboarding guides and technical learning resources
Mentoring senior engineers and contributing to engineering standards
Advising senior leadership on platform architecture and technology decisions
Driving continuous improvement across the organisation's data ecosystem
Tip / NB: Candidates with extensive cloud architecture, enterprise data engineering, AI integration and platform governance experience will be highly competitive for this role.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Designing and maintaining the Group's enterprise data architecture
Building scalable real-time data platforms for operational analytics
Simplifying existing data systems and reducing technical debt
Establishing enterprise data governance standards
Creating architecture documentation and technical blueprints
Designing AI-ready data platforms and automation solutions
Implementing secure data access and governance controls
Supporting data quality, lineage and compliance initiatives
Developing onboarding guides and technical learning resources
Mentoring senior engineers and contributing to engineering standards
Advising senior leadership on platform architecture and technology decisions
Driving continuous improvement across the organisation's data ecosystem
Tip / NB: Candidates with extensive cloud architecture, enterprise data engineering, AI integration and platform governance experience will be highly competitive for this role.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Designing and maintaining the Group's enterprise data architecture
Building scalable real-time data platforms for operational analytics
Simplifying existing data systems and reducing technical debt
Establishing enterprise data governance standards
Creating architecture documentation and technical blueprints
Designing AI-ready data platforms and automation solutions
Implementing secure data access and governance controls
Supporting data quality, lineage and compliance initiatives
Developing onboarding guides and technical learning resources
Mentoring senior engineers and contributing to engineering standards
Advising senior leadership on platform architecture and technology decisions
Driving continuous improvement across the organisation's data ecosystem
Tip / NB: Candidates with extensive cloud architecture, enterprise data engineering, AI integration and platform governance experience will be highly competitive for this role.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Designing and maintaining the Group's enterprise data architecture
Building scalable real-time data platforms for operational analytics
Simplifying existing data systems and reducing technical debt
Establishing enterprise data governance standards
Creating architecture documentation and technical blueprints
Designing AI-ready data platforms and automation solutions
Implementing secure data access and governance controls
Supporting data quality, lineage and compliance initiatives
Developing onboarding guides and technical learning resources
Mentoring senior engineers and contributing to engineering standards
Advising senior leadership on platform architecture and technology decisions
Driving continuous improvement across the organisation's data ecosystem
Tip / NB: Candidates with extensive cloud architecture, enterprise data engineering, AI integration and platform governance experience will be highly competitive for this role.
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What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with South Africa's leading online retailer
Market-related Total Remuneration Package
Hybrid working model
Access to cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies
Exposure to enterprise-scale data engineering projects
Mentorship and continuous professional development
Internal career growth opportunities across the Takealot Group
Access to online learning platforms including Coursera, Udacity and MyAcademy
Staff discounts on Takealot products
Birthday leave and employee wellness support
Tip: Highlight enterprise-scale cloud platforms, BigQuery, Kafka, SQL, Python, AI infrastructure and architecture leadership projects on your CV to strengthen your application.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with South Africa's leading online retailer
Market-related Total Remuneration Package
Hybrid working model
Access to cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies
Exposure to enterprise-scale data engineering projects
Mentorship and continuous professional development
Internal career growth opportunities across the Takealot Group
Access to online learning platforms including Coursera, Udacity and MyAcademy
Staff discounts on Takealot products
Birthday leave and employee wellness support
Tip: Highlight enterprise-scale cloud platforms, BigQuery, Kafka, SQL, Python, AI infrastructure and architecture leadership projects on your CV to strengthen your application.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with South Africa's leading online retailer
Market-related Total Remuneration Package
Hybrid working model
Access to cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies
Exposure to enterprise-scale data engineering projects
Mentorship and continuous professional development
Internal career growth opportunities across the Takealot Group
Access to online learning platforms including Coursera, Udacity and MyAcademy
Staff discounts on Takealot products
Birthday leave and employee wellness support
Tip: Highlight enterprise-scale cloud platforms, BigQuery, Kafka, SQL, Python, AI infrastructure and architecture leadership projects on your CV to strengthen your application.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with South Africa's leading online retailer
Market-related Total Remuneration Package
Hybrid working model
Access to cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies
Exposure to enterprise-scale data engineering projects
Mentorship and continuous professional development
Internal career growth opportunities across the Takealot Group
Access to online learning platforms including Coursera, Udacity and MyAcademy
Staff discounts on Takealot products
Birthday leave and employee wellness support
Tip: Highlight enterprise-scale cloud platforms, BigQuery, Kafka, SQL, Python, AI infrastructure and architecture leadership projects on your CV to strengthen your application.
5
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Certified South African ID (if requested)
Qualification certificates
Professional certifications (where applicable)
Ensure CV includes:
Complete employment history
Enterprise data engineering experience
Cloud platforms and programming languages
Architecture and leadership achievements
Major transformation projects completed
Contactable references
Closing date: Apply before
31 August 2026to avoid missing out.Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official Takealot careers page.
Tip: Include measurable achievements such as platform migrations, performance improvements, cloud implementations and automation projects to improve your chances of being shortlisted.
5
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Certified South African ID (if requested)
Qualification certificates
Professional certifications (where applicable)
Ensure CV includes:
Complete employment history
Enterprise data engineering experience
Cloud platforms and programming languages
Architecture and leadership achievements
Major transformation projects completed
Contactable references
Closing date: Apply before
31 August 2026to avoid missing out.Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official Takealot careers page.
Tip: Include measurable achievements such as platform migrations, performance improvements, cloud implementations and automation projects to improve your chances of being shortlisted.
5
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Certified South African ID (if requested)
Qualification certificates
Professional certifications (where applicable)
Ensure CV includes:
Complete employment history
Enterprise data engineering experience
Cloud platforms and programming languages
Architecture and leadership achievements
Major transformation projects completed
Contactable references
Closing date: Apply before
31 August 2026to avoid missing out.Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official Takealot careers page.
Tip: Include measurable achievements such as platform migrations, performance improvements, cloud implementations and automation projects to improve your chances of being shortlisted.
5
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Certified South African ID (if requested)
Qualification certificates
Professional certifications (where applicable)
Ensure CV includes:
Complete employment history
Enterprise data engineering experience
Cloud platforms and programming languages
Architecture and leadership achievements
Major transformation projects completed
Contactable references
Closing date: Apply before
31 August 2026to avoid missing out.Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official Takealot careers page.
Tip: Include measurable achievements such as platform migrations, performance improvements, cloud implementations and automation projects to improve your chances of being shortlisted.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field is preferred. Equivalent senior industry experience will also be considered.
Who can apply?
Experienced professionals who meet the technical and experience requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. Applicants should have at least 8 years of data engineering experience, including 3 years at Principal Engineer or Architect level.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply Button to be redirected to the official Takealot Careers website and complete your online application before the end of August 2026.
Is there career growth?
Yes. This role sits at the highest individual contributor level within the data engineering career path and offers opportunities to shape enterprise architecture while continuing technical growth.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field is preferred. Equivalent senior industry experience will also be considered.
Who can apply?
Experienced professionals who meet the technical and experience requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. Applicants should have at least 8 years of data engineering experience, including 3 years at Principal Engineer or Architect level.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply Button to be redirected to the official Takealot Careers website and complete your online application before the end of August 2026.
Is there career growth?
Yes. This role sits at the highest individual contributor level within the data engineering career path and offers opportunities to shape enterprise architecture while continuing technical growth.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field is preferred. Equivalent senior industry experience will also be considered.
Who can apply?
Experienced professionals who meet the technical and experience requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. Applicants should have at least 8 years of data engineering experience, including 3 years at Principal Engineer or Architect level.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply Button to be redirected to the official Takealot Careers website and complete your online application before the end of August 2026.
Is there career growth?
Yes. This role sits at the highest individual contributor level within the data engineering career path and offers opportunities to shape enterprise architecture while continuing technical growth.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field is preferred. Equivalent senior industry experience will also be considered.
Who can apply?
Experienced professionals who meet the technical and experience requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. Applicants should have at least 8 years of data engineering experience, including 3 years at Principal Engineer or Architect level.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply Button to be redirected to the official Takealot Careers website and complete your online application before the end of August 2026.
Is there career growth?
Yes. This role sits at the highest individual contributor level within the data engineering career path and offers opportunities to shape enterprise architecture while continuing technical growth.
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