Customer Experience Advisor

FirstRand Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 702,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited in Cape Town seeks a Customer Experience Advisor to welcome customers, understand needs, and direct them to the proper banking channels including e-Channels and Self Service. The role focuses on maintaining a smooth waiting experience and delivering service excellence in line with FirstRand standards.

You will work within the POP team to ensure customer journeys are seamless, with a strong emphasis on customer-centric service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in client experience and value management in a customer facing service environment like banking.
• Strong understanding of customer experience principles and service excellence.
• Comfort guiding customers to digital and self-service platforms.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers entering the branch in a professional and friendly manner.
• Understand customer requirements quickly to determine the correct support channel.
• Direct customers to appropriate eChannels and SelfService options.
• Manage the customer waiting experience to optimise branch flow.
• Provide exceptional customer service to external clients seeking banking assistance.

Skills

Customer experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Digital channels

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

NQF Level 5 Banking certificate

Tools

Self-Service platforms

Job description

Customer Experience AdvisorBy clicking \"Accept\", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Click here to read our cookie policy.### Customer Experience AdvisorApply: Cape Town: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 3, 2026 (7 days left to apply): R54716# **Job Description**To provide excellent customer experience by welcoming customers, understanding their requirements, and managing the waiting experience by directing customers to the correct channels (eChannel’s and Self Service) based on customer centricity and customer experience best practice## Hello Future Customer Experience Advisor Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We are a trusted partner, deeply invested in creating a better world by delivering innovative, integrated, and customer centric financial solutions. As part of our FNB Points of Presence (POP) team, the Customer Experience Advisor plays a frontline role in shaping how customers experience FNB from the moment they enter the branch. This role focuses on welcoming customers, understanding their needs, managing the waiting experience, and directing customers to the most appropriate banking channels, including e-Channels and Self Service, based on customer centric best practice. The Customer Experience Advisor ensures that every interaction is warm, efficient, and aligned to FNB’s service standards, helping customers get the support they need while optimising branch flow and operational efficiency. **Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a role where first impressions truly matter.** ## Are you someone who can?* Welcome and engage customers entering the branch in a professional and friendly manner* Understand customer requirements quickly and accurately to determine the correct support channel* Actively manage the customer waiting experience within the branch environment* Direct customers to appropriate eChannels and SelfService options to meet their needs* Prevent complaints by proactively identifying customers requiring additional support* Intervene when customers are at risk of leaving the branch without being assisted* Offer alternative solutions such as booking tickets or guiding customers to digital channels* Provide exceptional customer service to external clients seeking banking or financial assistance* Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships within the branch environment* Deliver customer service in line with quality service standards and customer experience best practices* Ensure operational excellence through consistent delivery of work processes according to defined standards* Contribute to cost efficiencies through responsible use of work-related resources* Optimise own work through the application of learning and continuous improvement ## Teamwork, Growth & Continuous Improvement* Contribute positively to teamwork, inclusivity, and collaboration within the branch team* Identify opportunities to assess, improve, and develop personal performance* Actively seek feedback and apply learning experiences to improve service delivery* Demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to learn as customer and business needs evolve ## Qualification & Experience Requirement* **Minimum Qualification:** Grade 12 / NQF Level 4* **Preferred Qualification:** NQF Level 5 Certificate in Banking, Business Management, or related fields* **Experience:** 1–3 years of experience in client experience and value management in a customer facing service environment like banking, or a related field ## You will be an ideal candidate if you possess the following:* Strong understanding of customer experience principles and service excellence* Comfort guiding customers to digital and self-service platforms* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ## You will have access to:* Continuous learning and development aligned to customer experience excellence* Exposure to digital banking platforms and service innovation* A supportive, inclusive team culture focused on service quality ## You can be a match if you are:* Customer centric with a warm, approachable manner* Proactive and attentive to customer needs* Confident interacting with diverse customers* Patient, empathetic, and solutions driven* Detail oriented with a strong focus on service standards* A collaborative team player* Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement ## Apply now if you are ready to take the next step in your career as an **FNB Points of Presence: Customer Experience Advisor**, helping to shape exceptional first impressions and seamless customer journeys.### All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity Plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may disclose disability information on a voluntary basis. This information will be kept confidential unless required by law.# # **Important Closing Date Note**# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**03/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.