- Cape Town
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Entertainment Call Centre Sports
- Reference: 1824
Vacancy Details
Employer: Crayon Technologies (Pty) Ltd
How you'll role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Customer Support Team Leader to oversee fast-paced, day-to-day operations within the customer service team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of customer support agents, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as FICA and responsible gaming policies.
What you'll do
Team Leadership & Performance
- Supervise, mentor, and support a team of customer service agents across live chat, email, and social media channels
- Monitor performance against KPIs including response time, resolution rate, CSAT, adherence, and quality assurance
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and monthly feedback reports
Operational Oversight
- Manage daily shift schedules to ensure 24/7 support coverage where applicable
- Handle escalated queries including complex FICA verifications, withdrawal issues, and responsible gambling matters
- Ensure adherence to internal processes and regulatory requirements in all customer interactions
Training & Development
- Onboard new team members and provide ongoing training on tools, processes, and product updates
- Identify knowledge gaps and develop training workshops to upskill the team
Process Improvement
- Collaborate with other departments (Risk, Finance, Product) to streamline support workflows
- Identify inefficiencies and contribute to the development of SOPs and macro responses
- Monitor trends in customer queries to propose product or service improvements
Reporting & Analytics
- Generate daily/weekly reports on team performance, query types, and service levels
- Provide insights to management to support decision-making and resource planning
Required Skills
- Customer Support: 2 to 3 years
- Operations Management: 2 to 3 years
- Crm Software: 2 to 3 years
Candidate Requirements
What you'll need
- 2 - 4 years of customer support experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
- Industry experience in online betting, iGaming, or financial services preferred
- Solid understanding of FICA requirements, responsible gambling practices, and customer due diligence
- Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to lead in a high-pressure, high-volume environment
- Proficient in Zendesk, or similar CRM/ticketing platforms, Click-Up, Slack
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Preferred skills
- Knowledge of South African betting regulations and platforms
- Experience with workforce management tools (e.g. Jarrison)
- Familiarity with CSAT/NPS analysis and customer experience metrics
- Passion for delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement
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