To drive for Takealot you apply through its online Driver Onboarding form. It asks for your ID or passport, a driver’s licence, your vehicle’s licence disc and proof of address. You need an Android phone (version 7 or newer), no criminal conviction and consent to a criminal record check.
Takealot’s own guidelines describe its delivery drivers as independent contractors working with a hub manager, not as salaried staff. Those guidelines are dated 2021, so check the onboarding page for anything newer.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
The onboarding application checks the following before it lets you continue.
- Whether you have a vehicle
- An Android phone, version 7 or newer (iPhones are not accepted)
- No criminal conviction
- Consent to a criminal record check
- Acceptance of the terms and the privacy policy
Once you are working, Takealot’s driver guidelines expect a valid driver’s licence at all times and a registered, licensed and insured vehicle.
Education and Subject Requirements
The onboarding form does not ask for a school or tertiary qualification. What the guidelines do expect is a good command of English, so you can communicate clearly with colleagues and customers, and the ability to work under pressure while staying professional.
Age, Fitness, Licence and Background Requirements
Licence. You must be able to show a valid driver’s licence at all times. Takealot’s pages do not state a minimum age or a minimum period of holding the licence, so do not assume one; ask Takealot if it matters to you.
Professional driving permit (PrDP). Takealot’s onboarding does not list a PrDP. The government says a PrDP applies to goods vehicles over 3 500 kg gross vehicle mass or vehicles that need an operating licence, and you must be 18 or older to hold one for goods. See the gov.za PrDP page if your vehicle may fall in that group.
Background. You must declare that you have no criminal conviction and agree to a criminal record check. Takealot runs the check; the form does not ask you to bring a police clearance certificate. Under the guidelines, conduct such as being under the influence while on duty can end your agreement.
Documents and Evidence Required
You photograph these documents inside the application.
- Your ID book, ID card or passport
- A work permit or asylum document, if you are not a South African citizen
- Your driver’s licence card
- Your vehicle’s licence disc
- Proof of address
Application and Selection Process
Apply on the Takealot Driver Onboarding page. You answer the eligibility questions, upload the document photos, consent to the criminal record check and accept the terms. Takealot does not publish how long selection takes or what the next stage is, so follow its instructions after you submit.
Once you are on the road, every parcel must be scanned with the driver app, and if a customer is unavailable you wait 15 minutes at the address. Takealot’s pages do not set out pay or fees for the current programme; read the agreement carefully before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own vehicle?
The onboarding form asks whether you have a vehicle, and the guidelines require it to be registered, carry a valid licence disc, be insured while you work for Takealot, be clean and presentable each day and lock securely. Confirm with Takealot whether a vehicle is required for your route.
Do I need a criminal record check?
Yes. You must have no criminal conviction and consent to a check. Applicants who do not consent are rejected.
Can I apply with an iPhone?
No. The onboarding form requires an Android phone running version 7 or newer.
Can foreign nationals apply?
The application asks non-South African citizens for a work permit or asylum document, so you need valid permission to work.
Am I an employee or a contractor?
Takealot’s guidelines describe its delivery drivers as independent contractors reporting to a hub manager. Ask Takealot for the written terms before you start.
Confirm the current requirements with Takealot on its onboarding page. See job requirements and browse all career requirements.