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Banking Call Center Agent

Cape Town CBD
Salary: R5 000.00 - R7 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Banking Call Centre Telecommunications
Benefits: Training Parking Maternity Leave
Reference: 2321832

Apply before Jan 16 2026 | 42 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Merchants SA Pty Ltd

The purpose of this role is to provide the day-to-day customer service for our banking customers.

Our service channels are Voice and Chat. Our customer promise is to deliver excellent customer services within the banking industry to satisfy customer requests, build customer relationships, develop, and retain customers; whilst inspiring confidence in their ability and confidentiality of information being dealt with. We are the first point of contact for our Banking customers, taking inbound calls for, amongst other things, onboarding customers, processing payments, responding to customer enquiries, managing customer fraud queries and complaints, resolving customer issues, handling product requests, customer contact fulfilment, handling customer complaints and claims, and contact documentation with specific reference to different banking accounts.

The 2 primary responsibilities are as follows:

1. Manage Query Resolutions - Provide information on product. - Guide customers on process. - Educate customers on digital experience of the Mobile App - Escalate exceptions which require investigations to Back Office including but not limited to Fraud, Deceased Estates, Disputes and Court Order Payments

2. Manage Complaints - Receive and create a case for complaint from our customer channels. - Track progress of complaint across the bank - Report on all complaints to Customer Committee - Identify reportable complaints and escalate priority. - Ensure regulatory standards. - Escalate complaints to specialists as is necessary.

Client Defined Services are: (i) Conversations to understand customer needs; then (ii) Asking questions to ascertain the root cause of the issue or need (iii) Effectively using tools to respond to customer enquiries, including banking requests, provide account and loan information, handle service and new business-related concerns or complaints, etc.

Required Skills

Banking & Finance

Candidate Requirements

Requirements

12 Months Banking Experience

Matric certificate or NQF Level 4

Neutral and clear tone

Clear ITC & Criminal record.

Working hours are:

*Training: Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 17h00

*Live: Rotational shifts - Monday to Sunday, 06h00 to 15h00, 13h30 to 22h00, 22h00 to 06h30

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About Merchants SA Pty Ltd

About us:

Who We Are

At Merchants, we are a leading partner in customer experience and business process outsourcing (BPO). Our mission is to deliver outstanding customer service through digitally enabled, human-centred interactions. What sets us apart is our strong belief that People Matter. This principle guides everything we do—placing our employees, clients, communities, and partners at the heart of our business.

A Career That Matters

Joining Merchants means more than just starting a new job—it means becoming part of a purpose-led organisation that values your growth and wellbeing. We are proud to have been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa for seven consecutive years, and we remain the only BPO provider in the country to hold this achievement. With a team of over 5,000 employees based in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban, we offer real opportunities for development, internal progression, and long-term career success.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

At Merchants, you’ll find a workplace culture rooted in openness, collaboration, and inclusivity. We believe in working together, celebrating shared success, and supporting one another. Now operating as part of the global NTT brand, following the integration of Dimension Data in 2020, we combine the strength of international expertise with the warmth and support of a people-first, South African-led environment. This balance provides our employees with both global exposure and local relevance.

Our Journey and Expertise

Merchants was founded in the UK in 1981 and became part of Dimension Data in 1997. Today, we operate under the NTT brand—a global leader in technology and business solutions. With NTT’s backing and innovation capabilities, we have grown into a trusted specialist in contact centre services and consulting. Our tailored solutions span inbound customer service, outbound sales, and back-office processing. We proudly support both B2B and direct-to-consumer clients across industries such as telecommunications, insurance, banking, airlines, retail, and internet service providers.

What Drives Us

Our approach is grounded in two core commitments: building sustainable futures for our people and delivering simple, positive, and exceptional customer experiences. We don’t just serve our clients—we create meaningful, long-term partnerships. Through insight, innovation, and genuine collaboration, we deliver measurable value and lasting impact.

Why Choose Merchants

When you join Merchants, you're joining a company that truly invests in you. We support your ambitions, recognise your contributions, and give you space to grow. This is a place where your voice is heard, your work has meaning, and your potential is realised.

If you’re passionate about delivering great customer experiences and looking to build a future with a company that puts people first, we’d love to have you on the journey.