Betting Helpdesk

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywoodbets, based in Umhlanga, Durban, invites you to join our Betting Helpdesk within the Purple Team. This fast-paced role supports branches and VIP clients, handling bets, queries, and live betting tasks from dawn to day.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, growth-focused brand with opportunities to level up your career in Africa and beyond. Strong verbal and written communication, plus basic horseracing knowledge and computer skills, are essential to deliver high-quality output in a tight,

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of horseracing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fields for current/next day.
• Prepare racing schedule in advance.
• Process late cancellation requests.
• Confirm bets.
• Handle queries from all branches and the helpline.
• Laying bets for VIP Clients.
• Assist early morning Oddsmaker with live betting and pricing up of UK racing.
• Manual spreadsheet kept up to date and sent to audits each day.

Skills

Horseracing knowledge

Computer skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Betting Helpdesk to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

With Hollywoodbets You Will

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Basic knowledge of Horseracing
• Basic computer skills

What You’ll Do For The Brand

• Prepare fields for current/next day.
• Prepare racing schedule in advance
• Process late cancellation requests.
• Confirm bets.
• Handle queries from all branches and the helpline.
• Laying bets for VIP Clients.
• Assist early morning Oddsmaker with live betting and pricing up of UK racing.
• Manual spreadsheet kept up to date and sent to audits each day.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Strong verbal and written skills
• Follow process in order to ensure high quality output
• Approaches own work with dedication and high sense of responsibility
• Consistently delivers required business results and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Good communication skills

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best?

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!