Job Summary: Lead and assume operational responsibility for a number of teams within the Client Care Department (Intermediary focused Call Centre, focusing on Personal and Commercial product servicing).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Determine, plan and set targets for the team
Responsible for the management of the departmental budget
Plan departmental activities
Roster shifts accordingly
Ensure quality is met
Responsible for the development of the Team Leaders
Responsible for the department staffing, Recruitment and Selection
Performance management, including management of disciplinary processes
Continuous improvement of training methods, performance measurement systems, underwriting standards etc.
Compile and submit management reports
People management
Relationship management with various stakeholders i.e. intermediaries
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Strategic and operational leadership ability and know how
Organised, self-disciplined and self-motivated
Results and deadline driven
Coaching skills
Tenacity and resilience
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written / verbal)
Judgment and problem-solving skills
Computer literate
Take ownership and responsibility
Leading through vision and values
Enthusiastic about the job and the company
Excellent track record within current department
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Relevant qualification will be highly beneficial
FAIS accreditation
Advanced Excel skills (You will be expected to do projections on graphs etc.)
FAIS Regulatory examination RE1 (Key Individual exam) will be an advantage
EXPERIENCED REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must have knowledge and insight about the Client Care department (having management experience in more than one operational Client Care Department would be highly beneficial)
5 years' managerial experience (essential)
Experience as a Department Manager will be an advantage