A discount retailer supplying electronic goods, appliances & related accessories to consumers in the mass middle market of Southern Africa at the lowest prices.
The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the E-Commerce Customer Service function. The role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively manage team performance, resolve escalated customer queries, and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met. The successful candidate will foster a high-performance, customer-centric culture aligned to Pepkor Lifestyle values, policies, and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and manage Customer Service Agents to achieve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction targets
Monitor daily operations, workflow allocation, and turnaround times
Manage performance through coaching, feedback, and development initiatives
Resolve escalated customer queries and complaints within agreed service levels
Ensure compliance with Pepkor Lifestyle customer service policies, procedures, and safety standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote customer-centric behaviours
Maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and service partners
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 (Essential)
Certificate in Call Centre Operations or Basic Management (Advantageous)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Customer Service Team Lead or supervisory role
Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with CRM systems and performance reporting
Retail or E-Commerce customer service experience (preferred)
Key Competencies
Customer-focused and results-driven
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict management skills
Analytical mind-set with a continuous improvement focus
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