Merchants Recruitment Listings

Collections Agent

We are looking for resilient, professional, and customer-focused individuals to join our Financial Services Collections team.

The successful candidate will engage with customers in the US market through inbound and outbound calls, assisting with overdue accounts, negotiating repayment arrangements, and providing suitable solutions in line with company policies and procedures.

This role requires strong communication skills, resilience, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to manage difficult conversations in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inbound and outbound customer interactions
• Engage with customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements
•  Engage with customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements
• Understand customer circumstances and identify suitable solutions
• Negotiate repayment plans professionally and effectively
• Accurately update customer accounts using multiple systems and tools
• Deliver excellent customer service while meeting quality and productivity targets

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / NQF Level 4
• Minimum 12 months’ collections experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Computer literacy and ability to work across multiple systems
• Ability to work in a structured and performance-driven environment
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays

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, IsiZulu and Sesotho 
• 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.
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