Customer Service Agent WESTERN CAPE Admin and Office Management Cape Town - Western Cape Customer Service Agent WESTERN CAPE 12 month fixed term contract R255 450pa Ref: CSA/WC/2024/07-3T Purpose: Three temp contract positions of Customer Service Agent are currently available at Western Cape Regional office of the GPAA - based in Cape Town.
The purpose of the role is to provide administrative functions and to resolve queries and complaints on first contact within the Clients Relationship Management environment Key performance areas: The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Provide quality customer service within CRM: Handle all face-to-face enquiries received effectively.
Follow up and finalize enquiries referred to other business units, within the agreed time frames.
Respond to emails, web queries, posted queries/courier services, faxes within allocated time frame.
Update on all the relevant GPAA systems.
Provide Client liaison services within the office: Respond to escalated queries within allocated time frame.
Interact with the departments and members regarding outstanding queries.
Relationship management on any changes happening in the various sections.
Provide/ request feedback to various clients and stakeholders.
Follow-up with business units and provide feedback to clients until cases are finalized.
Effective and efficient administration of documents received.
Provide administrative support at outreach initiatives.
Provide data inputs in the compilation of the reports: Report any issues/make recommendations with regards to ongoing service improvements and maintain a high level of client care.
Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly production statistics to the supervisor.
Check and update consolidated/escalation lists to the supervisor.
Competences, Knowledge and Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent presentation skills Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to communicate with clients.
Time management skills Self-management being able to work independently Knowledge of Employee Benefits Knowledge of client relations management Geographical knowledge of the Province applying for.
Minimum requirements: An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification (at least 360 credits NQF level 6) with 18 months proven experience in processing life insurance/employee benefits or client relationship management/client care preferably in Life Insurance or Employee Benefits or Medical Aid environments or similar financial institutions.
OR A Grade 12 Certificate/Senior Certificate (Matric/Vocational Certificate) with three years proven experience in processing life insurance/employee benefits or client relationship management/client care preferably in Life Insurance or Employee Benefits or Medical Aid environments or similar financial institutions.
Knowledge of GEPF products and services will be an advantage Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products Proficiency in English is a requirement and the ability to speak any of the other official languages in the province applying for, would be an added advantage The applications of individuals currently residing in the Province applying for may receive preference (Western Cape and adjacent areas) A valid drivers license of at least 12 months (a copy of the license will be requested) Closing date for applications: 10 July 2024 Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful Apply for this Job
