Merchants Recruitment Listings

Work With The Best

At Merchants our vision is to create meaningful and sustainable futures for our people, by driving a culture of continuous learning through the many skills and development programmes we offer, which are designed to develop talent and fulfil potential.

If you were born to deliver exceptional service, apply to join our professional team and be ready to kick start your career. We’re always looking for expectational talent and are known around the world for our outstanding customer experience using the latest technology, best practice models and processes, and innovative ground-breaking training techniques.

We place our people at the centre of everything we do and believe that the way you treat your customers and people differentiates us.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The purpose of this role is to manage a team of Accounts Clerks to ensure all transactions are valid, accurate and complete.

1. 1. People Management

• Coaches the team in order to ensure quality of delivery meets the appropriate standard

• Measures and manages the team to ensure out-of-line situations are immediately addressed

• Communicates information in a timely, accurate and understood manner to all team members

• Ensures that all Human Resources policies and procedures are observed

1. 2. Creditors Management  

• Ensures remittances are sent to creditors

• Maintains controls on creditors ledger – identify weaknesses and risks in AP

• Posts and allocates transactions relating to AP

• Reviews selected creditors reconciliations

• Reviews payment reconciliations for accuracy and completeness before authorization

• Prepares cashflow forecasts

• Liaises with creditors on payment queries, with group on cashflow queries

• assistants on payment and AP queries 

• Lists and monitors accruals so as to reconcile against unauthorized and unreceipted purchase orders

• Processes and files authorized purchase order returns.

• Assists Cashbook assistant where necessary  

• Reviews of forex documents and liaising with bankers on forex issues 

• Provides first line support for all audit queries during financial half year and financial year end

• Finalises creditors reconciliations and balancing of creditors ledger to general ledger

• Adheres to policy and process regarding purchase orders

• Provides information to the Management Accountant in respect of queries related to budget and forecasting process     

• Assists with rotation of duties for banking cycle   

• Prepares weekly/monthly fore-casts and alerts the Financial Manager to any cash-flow issues  

• Matric  
• 3 to 5 years Accounts Payable and Cash book experience, studying towards relevant degree in Finance  
• Online Banking: 3 - 5 years’ experience
• Computer Literacy: Advanced experience 

Additional Requirements

• Must have completed a BCom Accounting Degree

• Sage 300 Advantageous

Work With The Best

At Merchants our vision is to create meaningful and sustainable futures for our people, by driving a culture of continuous learning through the many skills and development programmes we offer, which are designed to develop talent and fulfil potential.

If you were born to deliver exceptional service, apply to join our professional team and be ready to kick start your career. We’re always looking for expectational talent and are known around the world for our outstanding customer experience using the latest technology, best practice models and processes, and innovative ground-breaking training techniques.

We place our people at the centre of everything we do and believe that the way you treat your customers and people differentiates us.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The purpose of this position is to monitor schedule adherence, identify schedule inefficiencies and flag operational service level risks.

1. Adherence Monitoring

• Monitors daily absenteeism.
• Monitors non-adherence and communicates out-of-line situations
• Identifies issues that may impact the site’s ability to meet service levels in real time
• Reviews performance across skill sets and recommends real time changes that will improve site performance

2. Reporting and administration

• Accurately captures exceptions and real time reporting
• Produces accurate daily Workforce Management performance reports to various levels of management covering all areas of the business
• Produces daily and weekly Absenteeism Reports
• Adjusts real-time schedule to accommodate extra-time as governed by scheduling process

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• 2 years Agent experience
• Understanding of ACD reporting
• MS Excel – intermediate

Additional Requirements

* Must have hands on experience as an RTA

* Knowledge of WFM systems

Position Overview:

As a Call Centre Agent (Customer Service Representative), you will be a leading Brand Ambassador serving as the first point of contact for customers. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in solving customer issues and answering questions while being committed to delivering exceptional customer service in a caring and considerate manner. In short, we are looking for a commitment to make every customer interaction enjoyable!
Responsibilities:

• Deliver first class service by accurately assessing and responding to customer needs, using sound judgment when recommending appropriate solutions.
• To fulfil customer requests, respond to inquiries/complaints, demonstrating due attention to customer care and a professional approach at all times.
• Respond to complex customer inquiries and complaints in a highly informed, accurate and responsible manner in accordance to resources provided.
• Accurately complete appropriate documentation for each interaction, and wrap up by inputting data for call history, sending messages to appropriate third parties when required, and/or initiating the necessary customer fulfilment.
• Remain current on program and product information by being committed to continuous learning.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times and adhere to legislation and service guidelines on the use of data.

Requirements

• Matric / NQF Level 4 qualification
• Min 6 months contact centre experience essential
• 6 months customer service experience required
• Speaks English, Zulu, Sotho or Afrikaans
• Able and willing to work rotational shifts
• 10 Hour shift including 1 hour lunch break (9 hour productive shift)
• Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday
• 6 DAY SHIFT ROTATION (6am to midnight) within those parameters
• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction excellence and prior experience in an International Call Centre
• Interactive customer service environment required.
• Related experience in the food and/or retail industry considered an asset.
• Strong and developed oral and written communication skills, including typing, spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change efforts.
• Ability to learn new skills/concepts and apply this knowledge quickly and accurately.
• Advanced knowledge of PCs and familiarity with system navigation.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to get along with others.
• Professional, empathetic and naturally caring conversational style.
• Display tact and diplomacy in handling all levels of customer interaction.
• Ability to resolve complex, and often sensitive customer complaints/inquiries in a professional manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, values and best practice.
• Ability to work all required shifts.
• Durban/KZN

Position Overview:

As a Call Centre Agent (Customer Service Representative), you will be a leading Brand Ambassador serving as the first point of contact for customers. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in solving customer issues and answering questions while being committed to delivering exceptional customer service in a caring and considerate manner. In short, we are looking for a commitment to make every customer interaction enjoyable!
Responsibilities:

• Deliver first class service by accurately assessing and responding to customer needs, using sound judgment when recommending appropriate solutions.
• To fulfil customer requests, respond to inquiries/complaints, demonstrating due attention to customer care and a professional approach at all times.
• Respond to complex customer inquiries and complaints in a highly informed, accurate and responsible manner in accordance to resources provided.
• Accurately complete appropriate documentation for each interaction, and wrap up by inputting data for call history, sending messages to appropriate third parties when required, and/or initiating the necessary customer fulfilment.
• Remain current on program and product information by being committed to continuous learning.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times and adhere to legislation and service guidelines on the use of data.

Requirements

• Matric / NQF Level 4 qualification
• Min 6 months contact centre experience essential
• 6 months customer service experience required
• Speaks English, Zulu, Sotho or Afrikaans
• Able and willing to work rotational shifts
• 10 Hour shift including 1 hour lunch break (9 hour productive shift)
• Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday
• 6 DAY SHIFT ROTATION (6am to midnight) within those parameters
• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction excellence and prior experience in an International Call Centre
• Interactive customer service environment required.
• Related experience in the food and/or retail industry considered an asset.
• Strong and developed oral and written communication skills, including typing, spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change efforts.
• Ability to learn new skills/concepts and apply this knowledge quickly and accurately.
• Advanced knowledge of PCs and familiarity with system navigation.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to get along with others.
• Professional, empathetic and naturally caring conversational style.
• Display tact and diplomacy in handling all levels of customer interaction.
• Ability to resolve complex, and often sensitive customer complaints/inquiries in a professional manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, values and best practice.
• Ability to work all required shifts.
• Durban/KZN

Work With The Best

At Merchants our vision is to create meaningful and sustainable futures for our people, by driving a culture of continuous learning through the many skills and development programmes we offer, which are designed to develop talent and fulfil potential.

If you were born to deliver exceptional service, apply to join our professional team and be ready to kick start your career. We’re always looking for expectational talent and are known around the world for our outstanding customer experience using the latest technology, best practice models and processes, and innovative ground-breaking training techniques.

We place our people at the centre of everything we do and believe that the way you treat your customers and people differentiates us.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The purpose of this position is to monitor schedule adherence, identify schedule inefficiencies and flag operational service level risks.

1. Adherence Monitoring

• Monitors daily absenteeism.
• Monitors non-adherence and communicates out-of-line situations
• Identifies issues that may impact the site’s ability to meet service levels in real time
• Reviews performance across skill sets and recommends real time changes that will improve site performance

2. Reporting and administration

• Accurately captures exceptions and real time reporting
• Produces accurate daily Workforce Management performance reports to various levels of management covering all areas of the business
• Produces daily and weekly Absenteeism Reports
• Adjusts real-time schedule to accommodate extra-time as governed by scheduling process

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• 2 years Agent experience
• Understanding of ACD reporting
• MS Excel – intermediate

Additional Requirements

* Must have hands on experience as an RTA

Looking for a job to challenge your excellent customer service skills? Look no further.....

We are on the lookout for vibrant, energetic, and driven individuals to join our contact centre team of customer service experts for our international client! Our team of expert trainers look forward to teaching you all that you need to know before you hit the floor...

Job Description:

• Moderate all customer reviews and respond to email queries in English.
• Meets or exceeds quality and productivity goals assigned by management.
• Demonstrates clear and polite written and oral communication.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanour and portrays the company in a positive light.
• Demonstrates appropriate sense of urgency for reviews moderation and email response and service levels.
• Follows company policies and processes in order to process customer requests appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of departmental resources, policies, and procedures.
• Uses customer service tools in order to provide an accurate response and an exceptional customer experience.
• Escalates customer issues appropriately and correctly. Demonstrates timely, accurate and professional customer service.
• Proactively communicates system and process issues, and customer feedback trends to management.
• Exceeds customer expectations by going above and beyond.
• All other duties as assigned.

What we require:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• Criminal and credit clear.
• Strong command of the English language 
• English written and verbal fluency, suitable for an international client.
• Willing to work evening shifts/weekends.
• Exceptional customer service experience.
• At least 6 months call centre experience.
• Previous international call centre experience for at least 6-12 months highly advantageous.

To deliver high-quality inbound customer care by responding to and resolving customer queries across credit card, account, payment, transaction, and online service channels. The role ensures accurate, timely, and professional support, contributing to a positive customer experience while meeting operational performance and service level requirements.

Key Focus Areas

• Handle inbound customer inquiries and service requests.
• Investigate and resolve account, payment, transaction, and credit-related queries.
• Support customers with card activation, replacements, lost/stolen card reporting, and account maintenance.
• Process customer requests and updates accurately using company systems.
• Manage escalations, disputes, and retention-related interactions.
• Maintain compliance with operational procedures, quality standards, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Deliver a positive customer experience through effective communication and problem resolution.

Knowledge & Education  

• Matric / NQF Level 4 (SAQA Accredited
  
  

Experience  

• 12 months experience in a high-volume customer service environment with defined performance metrics.

AND

One of the following:

• Minimum 6 months in a banking, financial services, fintech, insurance or credit services environment; OR
• Minimum 12 months in a contact centre servicing complex products or regulated industries.

Skills 

• English language proficiency at a Level CEFR B2
• Digital Literacy
• Multi-Tasking
• Typing speed @25WPM

To deliver high-quality inbound customer care by responding to and resolving customer queries across credit card, account, payment, transaction, and online service channels. The role ensures accurate, timely, and professional support, contributing to a positive customer experience while meeting operational performance and service level requirements.

Key Focus Areas

• Handle inbound customer inquiries and service requests.
• Investigate and resolve account, payment, transaction, and credit-related queries.
• Support customers with card activation, replacements, lost/stolen card reporting, and account maintenance.
• Process customer requests and updates accurately using company systems.
• Manage escalations, disputes, and retention-related interactions.
• Maintain compliance with operational procedures, quality standards, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Deliver a positive customer experience through effective communication and problem resolution.

Knowledge & Education  

• Matric / NQF Level 4 (SAQA Accredited
  
  

Experience  

• 12 months experience in a high-volume customer service environment with defined performance metrics.

AND

One of the following:

• Minimum 6 months in a banking, financial services, fintech, insurance or credit services environment; OR
• Minimum 12 months in a contact centre servicing complex products or regulated industries.

Skills 

• Bilingual (English and French language proficiency at a Level CEFR B2
• Digital Literacy
• Multi-Tasking
• Typing speed @25WPM

Join our Dynamic Team!

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Development Representative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and nurturing new business opportunities, identifying potential client customers and setting qualified appointment for the field sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential leads through research, networking, and outreach. 

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients. 

• Conduct cold calls, email campaigns, and follow-ups to engage potential customers. 

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop strategies for lead generation. 

• Schedule initial discovery calls for Account Executives

• Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress in the CRM system. 

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets. 

Requirements

• 1 year experience in sales, business development, or a related field
• Matric or NQF Level 4 qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities 
• Familiarity with Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Salesforce, Chili Piper and Gong software and sales tools
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude

The purpose of this role is to provide the day-to-day customer service for our banking customers.

Our service channels are Voice and Chat. Our customer promise is to deliver excellent customer services within the banking industry to satisfy customer requests, build customer relationships, develop, and retain customers; whilst inspiring confidence in their ability and confidentiality of information being dealt with. We are the first point of contact for our Banking customers, taking inbound calls for, amongst other things, onboarding customers, processing payments, responding to customer enquiries, managing customer fraud queries and complaints, resolving customer issues, handling product requests, customer contact fulfilment, handling customer complaints and claims, and contact documentation with specific reference to different banking accounts.

The 2 primary responsibilities are as follows:

1. Manage Query Resolutions - Provide information on product. - Guide customers on process. - Educate customers on digital experience of the Mobile App - Escalate exceptions which require investigations to Back Office including but not limited to Fraud, Deceased Estates, Disputes and Court Order Payments

2. Manage Complaints - Receive and create a case for complaint from our customer channels. - Track progress of complaint across the bank - Report on all complaints to Customer Committee - Identify reportable complaints and escalate priority. - Ensure regulatory standards. - Escalate complaints to specialists as is necessary.

Client Defined Services are: (i) Conversations to understand customer needs; then (ii) Asking questions to ascertain the root cause of the issue or need (iii) Effectively using tools to respond to customer enquiries, including banking requests, provide account and loan information, handle service and new business-related concerns or complaints, etc.

Requirements

12 Months Banking Experience

Matric certificate or NQF Level 4

Neutral and clear tone

Clear ITC & Criminal record.

Working hours are:

*Training: Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 17h00

*Live: Rotational shifts - Monday to Sunday, 06h00 to 15h00, 13h30 to 22h00, 22h00 to 06h30