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 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

* Understanding of WFM and the RTA role?

* Must be willing and able to work in a night shift environment

About the Role

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and proactive HR Audit & Compliance Administrator to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of employee data and documentation within Sage People 300.

You will play a key governance role by validating HR documentation, supporting audit processes, and ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, and grant-funded audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Auditing & Compliance Administration

• Conduct detailed audits of employee records to ensure compliance with internal audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform quality assurance checks on HR Shared Services (HRSS) documentation.
• Ensure documentation meets grant-funded audit requirements and formatting standards.
• Verify completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization of all documentation.
• Complete audit checklists with a focus on 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Compile and securely submit audit reports via approved systems (e.g., MoveIT).
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of HR audit frameworks and compliance standards.

2. Cross-Functional Audit Support

• Provide audit coordination and support across business units.
• Collaborate with HRSS, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure audit readiness.
• Act as the primary point of contact for audit-related queries.
• Track outstanding documentation and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.

3. Document Management & Filing

• Establish and maintain structured and compliant employee audit files.
• Ensure continuous audit readiness through regular file reviews and updates.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for easy traceability and retrieval.
• Track documentation related to contract amendments and employee changes.
• Identify and implement improvements in filing systems and processes.

4. Reporting & Data Management

• Extract, validate, and analyze data from Sage People 300 and HR systems.
• Prepare accurate and timely audit reports.
• Perform data reconciliation and validation checks.
• Identify trends, risks, and compliance gaps.
• Recommend improvements to enhance audit processes and documentation quality.

Key Relationships

You will work closely with:

• Internal Stakeholders: HR Managers, HR Consultants, HR Shared Services, Payroll, Finance, Merchants Academy
• External Stakeholders: Auditors (primary contact for audit requests and submissions)

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / NQF equivalent
• At least 1 year of administration and HR systems experience
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience working with HRIS systems (Sage People 300 advantageous)

Key Competencies

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective planning and organising skills
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving capability
• Technical aptitude

Attributes

• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong sense of accountability
• Resilient and proactive approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Bilingual Customer Care Agents (English / French) 

Are you fluent in English and French and passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences? In this role you will provide exceptional support to customers by assisting with account access, claims inquiries, and general administrative updates — ensuring every interaction delivers a seamless and professional experience  

Responsibilities 

Provide support via inbound calls, email, and chat

Assist with password resets, online registrations, and account updates

Deliver accurate solutions to customer queries in a professional manner

Guide customers on benefits, claims, account information, and retirement services

Use multiple systems while maintaining high-quality service standards

Minimum Requirements 

Matric / NQF Level 4 (SAQA accredited)

Legal right to work in South Africa (South African citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit/visa)

Fluent in English and French (minimum CEFR B2 level)

12+ months Customer Service experience plus 6+ months Call Centre experience

Experience in Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Retail, or similar environments (advantageous)

Typing speed of 30 WPM+

Strong computer literacy and multitasking ability 

What We’re Looking For 

Customer-focused individuals

Strong, confident communicators

Resilient and adaptable professionals

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong digital literacy and multitasking skills

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.

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

Banking Call Centre

About the Role

Join our dynamic team delivering world-class customer service for a leading international bank. As the first point of contact for US-based customers, you will handle inbound calls, respond to account and loan inquiries, manage service requests, resolve complaints, and build strong customer relationships.

Your role will require listening, problem-solving, and navigating multiple systems to deliver solutions quickly, accurately, and with empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in professional conversations to understand customer needs.
• Ask relevant questions to identify the root cause of issues.
• Use banking tools and systems to process requests and provide accurate information.
• Handle service-related concerns, complaints, and account queries.
• Upsell and cross-sell relevant products where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all customer interactions.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Matric / NQF Level 4

Experience:

• At least 12 months’ customer service experience
• Contact Centre experience advantageous
• Clear Credit, criminal, and fraud checks
• Education verification (NQF Level 4)

 Skills Required:

• Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Typing speed: 25 wpm @ 85% accuracy
• Internet navigation skills

• Mathematical literacy
• Excellent English (spoken & written)
• Strong multitasking ability
• Attention to detail, resilience, logical thinking, and problem-solving
• Cultural awareness and rapport-building skills
• Ability to upsell and cross-sell products
• Based in Sandton/Alexandra

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 fulfill 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
• 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
• Graveyard rotation
• 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.

Banking Call Centre

About the Role

Join our dynamic team delivering world-class customer service for a leading international bank. As the first point of contact for US-based customers, you will handle inbound calls, respond to account and loan inquiries, manage service requests, resolve complaints, and build strong customer relationships.

Your role will require listening, problem-solving, and navigating multiple systems to deliver solutions quickly, accurately, and with empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in professional conversations to understand customer needs.
• Ask relevant questions to identify the root cause of issues.
• Use banking tools and systems to process requests and provide accurate information.
• Handle service-related concerns, complaints, and account queries.
• Upsell and cross-sell relevant products where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all customer interactions.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Matric / NQF Level 4

Experience:

• At least 12 months’ customer service experience
• Contact Centre experience advantageous
• Clear Credit, criminal, and fraud checks
• Education verification (NQF Level 4)

 Skills Required:

• Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Typing speed: 25 wpm @ 85% accuracy
• Internet navigation skills

• Mathematical literacy
• Excellent English (spoken & written)
• Strong multitasking ability
• Attention to detail, resilience, logical thinking, and problem-solving
• Cultural awareness and rapport-building skills
• Ability to upsell and cross-sell products
• Based in Sandton/Alexandra

We are looking for a meticulous and performance-driven Quality Analyst to join our call center team. In this role, you will monitor and evaluate customer interactions to ensure the highest standards of service quality. You will collaborate with team leaders and agents to drive continuous improvement and enhance the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and analyze call recordings and live interactions to assess quality standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to call center agents.
• Create and maintain quality scorecards, reports, and dashboards.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement in processes and communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.
• Develop training materials in collaboration with trainers to address identified gaps.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quality Analyst in a call center or similar environment.
• Fluent in both French and English
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance standards and tools specific to call centers.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using call monitoring and reporting systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

e passionate about training WE have the perfect role for you:

The purpose of this role is to deliver, evaluate and report on all Business Unit specific training within the operation, in order to ensure the Agents are ready and prepared to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Key performance Indicators

1. Training
• Deliver product, systems and customer experience training to all Agents
• Deliver refresher training as required
• Operates within agreed training schedule and meets quality standards
• Delivers induction training to all Agents
• Delivers on-the-job training
• Creates a training environment conducive to providing the best possible learning experience

2. Learning assessments
• Continually listens to live calls to identify any gaps to be remedied through the training experience
• Ensures completion of learning assessments and provides relevant feedback and recommendations for improvements to training delivery.
• Provides feedback on call-listening to Training Managers to ensure continuous improvement
• Identifies learners at risk of being incapable of fulfilling the Agent function and timeously communicates the risk to Training Managers.

3. Post-Training Support
• Coaches Agents in order to facilitate the transition from training to full function.
Job Profile: Business Unit Trainer
• Assumes responsibility for closing all learning gaps between training and ‘go-live’ to ensure all Agents are “workplace ready”

4. Administration and Record keeping
• Accurately records all learning and development interventions
• Updates all training material to ensure currency and accuracy
• Provides management with relevant training reports
• Ensures training manuals and aids are prepared for training
• Makes logistical arrangements for training

Knowledge

• Matric or equivalent NQF
• 6 months training experience
• Training qualification or Future Leader: Trainer Graduate
• Must be fluent in French and English

Skills

• Planning and organising (L2)
• Customer service orientation (L2)
• Attention to detail
• Technical Expertise (L2)

Attributes

   • Influence