Team Leader - Financial Services

Sigma Connected Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Awards program

EAP & Mental Health Support

Sigma Forest tree review

Medical Insurance

Internal social platform

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Sigma Connected Group is seeking a Team Leader in the Financial Services sector, based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. This role focuses on leading Advisors, driving operational performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance with a strong emphasis on treating customers fairly.

You will report to the Service Delivery Manager and work within a fast-paced, customer-service environment, developing talent, coaching performance, and maintaining high SLAs across client accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services within a BPO is essential.
• 1–2 years in a leadership role is essential.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Advisors to achieve and exceed performance targets.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, feedback discussions, and performance reviews.
• Monitor productivity, quality, attendance, and adherence to standards.
• Identify performance gaps and implement effective action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Customer service

KPIs

SLA management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What being part of the Sigma Family means for you

Team Leader – Financial Services

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Advisors, driving exceptional operational performance, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards, with a particular focus on treating customers fairly. Reporting directly to the Service Delivery Manager, we are specifically seeking an experienced Team Leader with a strong background in the Financial Services sector and a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced customer service environment.

Location: Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

Sigma Family

At Sigma, we stand out and have now been acknowledged 3 years in a row by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work - voted by our people.

Our core mission is to #ImproveEverythingAlways, with a strong focus on our people. That's why we are seeking exceptional individuals to join us and represent our clients, delivering top-tier customer service across various industries.

What being a part of the Sigma Family means for you!

• Career development and opportunities to apply for internal promotions following your probationary period.
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with marvelous prizes.
• Resources such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you when life might not be going quite as you expected.
• Receive a tree in the Sigma Forest when you pass probation. This will allow you to review how your tree is reducing your carbon footprint.
• Medical Insurance – Covers doctor visits, optometrist appointments and dental assistance, funeral cover, Group Life Cover.
• Join communities and collaborate with your colleagues on our internal Social Media platform.
• The opportunity to be a part of an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace – all amazing people are welcome in the Sigma Family.

A bit more about the Opportunity...

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

As our Team Manager, you'll play a key role in leading, developing, and motivating Advisors while driving operational performance and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

You’ll:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Advisors to achieve and exceed performance targets.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, feedback discussions, and performance reviews.
• Monitor team productivity, quality, attendance, and adherence to operational standards.
• Identify performance gaps and implement effective action plans to drive improvement.
• Support employee development through career planning, coaching, and mentoring.
• Resolve people-related matters, including attendance concerns, performance management, and employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and support the delivery of client service level agreements (SLAs).
• Drive customer-focused behaviours and a culture of excellence across the team.

What amazing People will bring to the role

Who We're Looking For

You're an inspiring leader who knows how to balance people, performance, and customer outcomes while creating an environment where individuals can thrive.

You’ll Ideally Bring:

• Financial Services experience within a BPO environment (essential).
• 1-2 years' experience in a leadership role (essential).
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Previous experience within a contact centre or customer service environment.
• Strong understanding of performance management and operational KPIs.
• Experience managing employee performance in line with company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to remain resilient and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SLA management and client performance expectations.
• A passion for continuous improvement, leadership, and people development.

Why This Role?

This isn't just another Team Manager position.

It's an opportunity to shape team success, develop future talent, and make a direct impact on customer experience and operational performance within one of South Africa's most exciting BPO businesses.

If you're passionate about leadership, coaching, and helping people perform at their best, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Sigma Family.