Continuous Improvement Officer at Hollywoodbets

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 x5 Continuous Improvement Officers to be based in Umhlanga, Kwazulu-Natal. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• The successful candidate will be responsible to monitor daily operational activities and to report any deviations from standard operating procedures. The ideal candidates will need to aid in the achievement of business objectives through operational surveillance. 

You Bring:

• Microsoft Office experience.
• Able to work day and night shifts.

A Bonus To Have:

• 2 to 3 years’ experience within the retail operations environment.
• Completed or studying towards a relevant Degree or Diploma.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Observe if cash safety procedures are being followed, this includes but is not limited to:

• Safe Opening.
• Safe Closing.
• Admin door locked.
• Float issuing.
• Cash Transfers.
• Bank Prep and dropping.
• Cash in Transit.

Monitor and report on irregularities relating to: 

• Negligent storage or handling of cash.
• If security procedures are being followed. E.g. Searching, Opening and Closing Security Procedures.
• Report late opening and late closing of branches.
• Cleanliness and appearance of Branch/Support Centres.
• Unauthorised mobile phone users while on an active shift.
• Verify Patron Head Counts.
• Marketing promotions on site.
• Visible Health and Safety deviations.
• Internal Audit and Compliance Audits being conducted.
• Fixtures, fittings, furniture or equipment that is broken which requires maintenance or repairs.
• Inefficiencies in customer service at branch and contact centre levels e.g. No floor walks done by Team Leaders, no interactions with clients, long queues, frustrated clients etc.
• Unproductive congregation of Team Members or abuse of time while on active duty.
• Bad rostering of Team Members e.g. Ratio between Clerks and Patrons or ratio between Team members and productivity observed.
• Team members who arrive late for their shift or leave early before shift end.
• Team Members not in proper uniform.
• Team members using company property for personal use.

 Operations:

• Assist Support Departments across the entire business with any Investigative matters that require the viewing of CCTV Surveillance footage.
• Assist Area or Regional Managers with any Investigative matters that require the viewing of CCTV Surveillance footage.
• Assist with any betting related queries which requires the viewing of CCTV Surveillance footage.
• Observe and report any suspicious or unusual behaving Patrons/Team members.
• Report any unauthorised persons in restricted areas such as behind the counters, out of bound areas or in the admin/cash office.
• Observe terminals logged on with cash while unattended.
• Identify and report facial recognition cameras that are out of focus or requires maintenance/repairs.
• Assisting the operational team in resolution of findings through interaction with the Operations Manager, Commercial Managers, Regional Managers and other department heads.
• Playing a key role within task teams from time to time to resolve incidents or facilitate lasting solutions. 
• Assistance with the review of operational policies and procedures based on findings in the role. 
• Reviewing clerk productivity and branch profitability and stakes reporting to ensure prioritisation of focus areas and review effects of resolutions implemented. 
• Project management of findings through to resolution implementation with the operational team.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Demonstrate good analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrate creative skills.
• Strong sense of accountability.
• Work under pressure and able to meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to plan effectively and efficiently in order to meet deadlines. 

Apply Before 12/05/2025