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 train, coach and evaluate agents’ interactions, ensuring the agents are ready, prepared and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Training

• Delivers induction, product, systems, and customer experience training to agents
• Deliver refresher training as required
• Creates a training environment conducive to providing the best possible learning experience
• Ensures completion of learning assessments and provides relevant feedback

Quality Evaluations

• Monitors and evaluates agent’s client interactions against the agreed methodology.
• Identifies areas of strength, development, and process improvements.

 Coaching

• Provides coaching in a confidential setting to improve and/or maintain service, minimize errors, and capture coaching feedback onto the relevant system

 General

• Operates within agreed work schedule and meet quality standards independently.
• Remain relevant through call taking and/or listening.
• Do floor walking and agent support during OJT (on-the-job training).
• Facilitate calibration and/or voice of customer sessions.

Administration, Record Keeping and Reporting

• Accurately record training and coaching interventions
• Provides feedback on training material updates required
• Provides quality reports per the business unit requirements

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent NQF
• 12 months contact centre experience.
• Debt Collections experience 

Additional Requirements

Experience in Training environment

Experience in Quality environment

Must have Collections experience

We are looking for customer-focused individuals to join a dynamic banking environment supporting customers.

As a Customer Care Specialist, you will act as the first point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service while assisting with account-related queries, product information, customer requests, and complaint resolution. You will engage with customers professionally, identify their needs, ask probing questions, and utilise multiple systems to provide accurate solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

✔ Matric / NQF Level 4 
✔ Minimum 12 months Customer Service experience
✔ Experience within Retail, Hospitality, Banking, Contact Centre or high-end service environments advantageous
✔ Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
✔ Computer literacy and ability to work across multiple systems
✔ Typing speed of 25 wpm minimum
✔ Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills

Join Our Team as a Debt Collections Agent – Automotive Banking Industry 

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and building a rewarding career in the banking industry? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our dynamic Debt Collections team, providing exceptional service to clients while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver outstanding customer service within the automotive banking sector by recovering overdue accounts, maintaining accurate records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring a positive client experience.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Matric / NQF Level 4 (essential).

Experience:

• Minimum 12 months of Debt Collections experience, ideally within banking or early-stage collections.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical proficiency: Confident using computers, navigating the internet, and working with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Adaptability: Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail.

Working Hours & Shifts

• Rotational night-shift environment (24/7/365) aligned with US hours..

Background Checks

• Clear credit and criminal record required.
• Based Sandton/Alexandra

We are looking for customer-focused individuals to join a dynamic banking environment supporting customers.

As a Customer Care Specialist, you will act as the first point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service while assisting with account-related queries, product information, customer requests, and complaint resolution. You will engage with customers professionally, identify their needs, ask probing questions, and utilise multiple systems to provide accurate solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

✔ Matric / NQF Level 4 
✔ Minimum 12 months Customer Service experience
✔ Experience within Retail, Hospitality, Banking, Contact Centre or high-end service environments advantageous
✔ Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
✔ Computer literacy and ability to work across multiple systems
✔ Typing speed of 25 wpm minimum
✔ Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills

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.
• KZN/Durban

Principal Business Unit Head – International BPO

We are seeking an experienced PBUH to lead a large-scale international business unit, taking full accountability for client partnerships, commercial performance, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.

This role requires a commercially minded leader with extensive BPO experience, strong client management capability, and a proven track record of leading complex, large-scale operations while delivering sustainable financial and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Business Unit Leadership

• Lead and manage the overall performance and profitability of the business unit.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure achievement of all contractual obligations and service levels.
• Develop and execute business strategies that support long-term growth and sustainability.
• Lead through multiple layers of leadership to create a high-performance culture.

Client & Commercial Management

• Own and manage strategic client relationships at an executive level.
• Identify opportunities for business growth, revenue expansion, and increased client value.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contractual governance, and change management processes.
• Position the organisation as the partner of choice through exceptional client engagement.

Financial & Business Performance

• Assume full accountability for business unit financial performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, revenue, profitability, and cost optimisation.
• Develop business cases, ROI models, and commercial proposals.
• Drive business growth and achieve financial targets.

Operational Excellence

• Lead large-scale front-office and back-office operations.
• Deliver performance against contractual, operational, financial, and customer experience targets.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, develop, and lead high-performing leadership teams.
• Drive succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience within the BPO / Contact Centre industry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior operational or business unit leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale international BPO operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading operations of 250+ FTE.
• Strong client relationship management and executive stakeholder engagement experience.
• Proven experience managing budgets, forecasting, revenue growth, profitability, and commercial performance.
• Strong operational, financial, and commercial acumen.
• Experience within regulated environments will be advantageous.

Now Hiring: Customer Service Agents

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences? Join our team supporting a leading digital banking brand.

In this role, you will assist customers with everyday banking queries, handle fraud-related concerns, and manage transaction disputes in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment aligned with Canadian business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their accounts and general banking inquiries
• Provide accurate, professional, and empathetic support via phone, email, and chat
• Investigate and resolve fraud alerts and transaction disputes
• Document cases clearly while following compliance and data security procedures
• Escalate complex cases when necessary and collaborate with internal fraud teams

Requirements

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• 6 months of call centre experience (banking or financial services experience is advantageous)
• Matric / NQF Level 4 
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive or high-pressure situations
• Comfortable working with multiple systems and digital tools

Key Competencies:

• Customer-focused mindset
• Patience and empathy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player with a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Base salary with performance incentives
• Training and ongoing development
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment

We are looking for customer-focused individuals to join a dynamic banking environment supporting customers.

As a Customer Care Specialist, you will act as the first point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service while assisting with account-related queries, product information, customer requests, and complaint resolution. You will engage with customers professionally, identify their needs, ask probing questions, and utilise multiple systems to provide accurate solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

✔ Matric / NQF Level 4 
✔ Minimum 12 months Customer Service experience
✔ Experience within Retail, Hospitality, Banking, Contact Centre or high-end service environments advantageous
✔ Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
✔ Computer literacy and ability to work across multiple systems
✔ Typing speed of 25 wpm minimum
✔ Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills

Based Sandton/Alexandra

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

Must have Matric/NQF L4

Min 6 months call centre experience

Previous Call Centre, Retail, customer facing experience highly recommended

Speaks English

Able and willing to work rotational shifts

Oral and Written Communication

Business writing chat skill required

Customer Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Resilience

Able and willing to work rotational shifts

Based In Western Cape - Woodstock

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.