Contact Centre Supervisor (Back Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Customer Service & Call Centre
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Job Description

At this e-commerce support hub in Umhlanga, you'll turn call data into better service. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Umhlanga (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

  • Run morning huddles and share yesterday's stats with your team.
  • Manage absenteeism and hold return-to-work chats.
  • Resolve formal complaints and draft replies for the ombud when needed.
  • Keep disciplinary records fair and in line with the BCEA and company code.
  • Take escalated calls that agents cannot resolve.
  • Watch real-time queues and move agents between skills when volumes spike.

You'll need

  • Flexible for shift cover across the week
  • Strong Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP and simple charts
  • At least 2 years as an agent and 1 year coaching or supervising
  • Matric, with a relevant diploma an advantage

Helpful, not essential

  • COPC or similar contact centre standards exposure
  • Workforce tools such as NICE, Verint or Genesys
  • A coaching or facilitation certificate

What you get

  • Management development programme
  • Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
  • Team performance bonus paid quarterly
  • Laptop and data for remote reporting days

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): two references, including a former manager plus your highest qualification.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Umhlanga.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Internal agents get first look, so if you already work at the centre, tell your manager before the post goes out.
  • Expect a scoring exercise on a real call recording; practise with a standard quality form beforehand.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUmhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience2+ years
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date21 November 2026
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