Merchants Recruitment Listings

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 ensure the day-to-day management of a team of Agents, in a manner that is in line with excellent service delivery to meet the client’s contractual obligations.

What would make you a good fit for this role?

• Must be willing and able to work in a shifted environment.

Requirements

• 1 year Call Centre experience
• 6 – 12 months Team Leader/Supervisory experience
• 12 months sales experience

Skills

• Customer service orientation
• Oral and written communication
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Coaching
• Technical expertise – Call Centre technology
• Attention to Detail

What will you be doing?

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
• Ensure that all Human Resources policies and procedures are observed

2. Communication and Feedback

Conduct team briefs as scheduled by the work force management team and inline with the weekly focus agenda set by the Operations Managers

• Ensure regular feedback is given to Agents with regards to action plans that have been set
• Ensure all relevant business communications are communicated to the team as and when required

3. Reporting and Administration

• Sign off Agents timesheets on a weekly basis
• Track and accurately update operational performance files for Agents on a weekly basis
• Compiling and sending reports as required by the business for relevant updates

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 ensure the day-to-day management of a team of Agents, in a manner that is in line with excellent service delivery to meet the client’s contractual obligations.

What would make you a good fit for this role?

• Must be willing and able to work in a shifted environment.

Requirements

• 1 year Call Centre experience
• 6 – 12 months Team Leader/Supervisory experience
• 12 months sales experience

Skills

• Customer service orientation
• Oral and written communication
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Coaching
• Technical expertise – Call Centre technology
• Attention to Detail

What will you be doing?

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
• Ensure that all Human Resources policies and procedures are observed

2. Communication and Feedback

Conduct team briefs as scheduled by the work force management team and inline with the weekly focus agenda set by the Operations Managers

• Ensure regular feedback is given to Agents with regards to action plans that have been set
• Ensure all relevant business communications are communicated to the team as and when required

3. Reporting and Administration

• Sign off Agents timesheets on a weekly basis
• Track and accurately update operational performance files for Agents on a weekly basis
• Compiling and sending reports as required by the business for relevant updates

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

The HR Consultant is responsible for providing overall HR support to the business areas as well as ensuring that HR policies and practices are implemented in line with best practice and Group standards.

Requirements

• Completed or studying towards an HR diploma/degree
• Minimum 2-3 years, HR experience
• Knowledge of LRA
• Knowledge of BCoE, SDA

What would make you a good fit for this role?

Must be willing and able to work in a shifted environment.

What will you be doing?

1. 1. Recruitment and Induction

• Assists management with the development of Job Profiles and Specifications
• Delivers on recruitment requirements for the business areas
• Ensures all new employees are taken through an induction

1. 2. Administration and Reporting

• Completes all letters, contracts, benefits documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides regular and thorough HR reporting back to the Head of HR and the Business areas as required
• Addresses all payroll issues in a timely manner
• Updates the HR systems with all relevant information
• Updates headcount and attrition reports and maintains an accurate staff list at all times

1. 3. Industrial and Employee Relations

• Advises on, and implements disciplinary processes as required and in accordance with legislation and company policy
• Supports and ensures preparedness of line management in disciplinary matters
• Documents and minutes the results of all disciplinary hearings
• Brings any out-of line situation to management’s attention

1. 4. Performance Management

• Advises and ensures implementation of performance management through the People Dimension System for all permanent staff on the DD payroll
• Rolls out HR initiatives as required for Group HR and Merchants

1. 5. Employee Well-being

• Informs line mangers in respect of advisory services available to employees
• Co-ordinates wellness day activities
• Recognizes new trends and patterns of behavior and alerts management

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. 

What would make you a good fit for this role?

• Must be willing and able to work in a shifted environment.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Oral and written communication (L2)
• Customer service orientation (L2)
• Technical Expertise (L2)

What will you be doing?

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

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.

What would make you a good fit for this role?

Must be willing and able to work in a shifted environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent NQF
• 12 months contact centre experience

What you'll be doing

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

We're Hiring: WFM Scheduler

Location: Johannesburg CBD

Are you passionate about precision, planning, and performance? Join our vibrant and youthful Customer Services team as a WFM Scheduler! We’re on the hunt for a confident, proactive individual with at least 6 months of experience in workforce planning, scheduling, or forecasting.

 What You’ll Do:

• Develop agent shift schedules across various lines of business ( ±120–130 seats)
• Monitor adherence to workforce plans in a dynamic, customer-centric environment
• Collaborate closely with team leaders, operations, and WFM specialists
• Contribute to improving service levels and agent efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 6 months experience in workforce scheduling/planning/forecasting
• Matric/ NQF level4
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and drive improvements
• Experience in BPO or telecommunications industries (advantageous)
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of workforce tools such as Genesys or Verint
• Team player with a bold voice—someone who engages, challenges, and contributes

Why Join Us?

• Energetic, supportive, and innovative team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and internal mobility

Apply now and shape the future of workplace

Join Our Team as a Call Centre Agent (Customer Service Representative)
Location: JHB CBD | Shift Work: Rotational, including nights & weekends
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving problems? If yes—we want YOU on our team!
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What You'll Do
As a Call Centre Agent, you’ll be the friendly voice customers rely on. You'll handle queries with professionalism and empathy, ensuring every interaction leaves a positive impression.
Your daily role will include:
•  Resolving customer queries related to billing, connectivity, and general services
•  Providing tailored solutions and identifying upselling opportunities
•  Capturing call details accurately and efficiently
•  Mastering product knowledge to confidently assist every customer
•  Always delivering service with care, patience, and a smile—even over the phone!
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What You Bring
•  Matric / NQF Level 4
•  6+ months experience in a customer service or call centre role (preferred)
•  Fluency in English, Zulu & Sotho or/and Afrikaans
•  Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
•  Availability for rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays
•  A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for helping others
_____Work Hours
•  7-day week, including weekends & holidays
•  Rotational shifts 
•  Dynamic and supportive team environment

Ready to Apply?
If you're resilient, tech-savvy, and ready to make a difference—this is your opportunity to shine in a high-energy, people-first call centre.
Apply now and be part of a team that’s powered by purpose and driven by passion.

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!

Purpose of Role
To deliver customer services within the BPO industry, inspiring confidence in their ability and confidentiality of customer information being dealt with.

First point of contact customers; taking inbound and/or outbound calls for, among other things, responding to customer enquiries, handling product requests, customer contact fulfilment, handling customer complaints and claims, and processing documentation, where relevant.

Experience Essential
6 months Customer Service

Skills Essential
Computer Literacy,

Excellent English proficiency in speech and writing,

Multi-Tasking ability,

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook,

Typing Speed 25wpm,

Experience Preferential
12 months contact centre.

Education:

Matric Certificate/NQF L4

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.
• Based in Durban

WE’RE HIRING

German & English Speaking Call Centre Customer Service Representative

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 6 months sales development experience
• Proficient in both German and English (verbal and written)
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Generate interest through cold calling, email, and social media outreach
• Schedule discovery calls for Account Executives
• Resolve issues and escalate complex cases when necessary
• Manage accounts and develop strategies for effective management
• Maintain professionalism and service excellence at all times

TOOLS YOU’LL USE:

Sales Navigator • ZoomInfo • Salesforce • Gong • Email • Chilli Piper