Call Centre Support Manager
Sanlam Group
South AfricaPosted Posted 15 days ago
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Job description
Job Purpose
The Communication Centre: Support Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering a consistently high standard of client service to both financial intermediaries and investors. This role is responsible for leading and developing a team of consultants, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a manager who thrives on connection, someone who is naturally engaging, values open communication and leads through collaboration and transparency.
If you are the kind of leader who shares generously, embraces change, and inspires others to do the same, you will feel right at home here.
This role is ideal for someone who sees people as the heart of service and believes that great client experiences start with empowered teams and can balance that with efficient workflow management. This role is based in our Cape Town office.
Key Outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Support Manager:
Leadership
Leading team members to achieve Client Service's strategic objectives
Growing and implementing the Glacier vision for the Communication Centre
Client Servicing
Delivering on contracted SLA's in both the Call Centre and Email teams
Provide resolution & guidelines for technical and escalated enquiries and complaints
Creating a culture of Treating Customers Fairly in the Communication Centre
Decision Making
Prioritisation / delegation of work
Analysing data and making data driven decisions
Management of workflow and efficiencies
Managerial Functions
Performance management
Recruitment
General people management
Implementation of NWOW management structures and team processes
Coaching & Training
Ongoing Coaching & identification of training and development needs
Implementation of quality assurance best practices, processes and procedures and standards
Measurement of quality of call, e-mails, for the communication centre
Results orientated coaching to improve client experience
Analyse, facilitate and co-ordinate continual feedback to consultants and /management
Compile individual performance reports, recording all feedback to consultants
Review the standards that are measured and suggest improvements of the standards to management
Provide input into projects to improve client experience when required
Qualifications and Experience
Matric / Grade 12
Relevant financial qualification and completion of applicable regulatory exams
Glacier experience with exceptional Glacier product and process knowledge will be an advantage
3 - 5 years Proven management experience
Proven coaching qualification and experience
Competencies
Client focused
Collaborates
Drive Results
Cultivate Innovation
Resilient
Problem solving skills
Adaptability
Communication skills
Attributes
Positive, enthusiastic attitude
Teamwork
Ability to thrive under pressure
Honesty, integrity and respect
Ability to adapt to change
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification and Experience
Appropriate Financial Degree with 3 to 6 years related experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Ensure effective audits and expense management controls
Department operations and office management
Management of admin/clerical employees
Good understanding of regulatory and statutory environment
Compile, manage and interpret Reports