TRAFFIC Gauteng

Customer Service Manager - CLCSM

Armstrong Appointments
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Main job function

The Customer Support Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the Customer Support function to deliver a high-quality player experience across all channels. The role ensures compliance with iGaming regulations, responsible gambling requirements, and internal service standards, while driving team performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in iGaming customer support, with management responsibility
  • Strong understanding of casino and/or sportsbook operations
  • Experience managing shift-based or 24/7 teams
  • Knowledge of South African labour law and HR processes (advantageous)
  • Experience working with regulated environments and player protection
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
  • Analytical mindset with strong reporting skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • High attention to detail and strong compliance awareness
Preferred / Advantageous
  • Exposure to AML/KYC processes
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Zendesk, Freshdesk, LiveChat, or Salesforce
  • Responsible Gambling or Compliance training
Personal Attributes
  • Customer-centric and solutions-focused
  • Calm under pressure and resilient
  • Fair, consistent, and professional in decision-making
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity
Criteria Operational Management
  • Manage day-to-day customer support operations across live chat, email, and telephone
  • Ensure 24/7 or shift-based coverage where applicable
  • Monitor queue volumes, response times, and service-level adherence
  • Handle escalated customer issues, complaints, and regulator-sensitive cases
People Management
  • Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Customer Support Agents
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary processes inline with labour legislation
  • Manage staffing levels, scheduling, leave, and shift planning
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff
Compliance & Responsible Gambling
  • Ensure all customer interactions comply with licensing conditions, AML, KYC,and Responsible Gambling requirements
  • Oversee self-exclusion, affordability, and player protection processes
  • Ensure accurate communication of T&Cs, bonuses, and withdrawals
  • Work closely with Compliance and Risk teams on investigations and audits
Quality Assurance & Performance
  • Implement and manage QA frameworks, call/chat monitoring, and feedbackloops
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve CSAT, FCR, and responsetimes
  • Analyse customer feedback and complaint trends
  • Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
  • Manage customer support tools (CRM, ticketing systems, live chat platforms)
  • Produce operational and management reports
  • Use data to identify root causes and recommend process improvements
  • Support system enhancements and automation initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Payments, Risk, CRM, Product, and Marketing teams
  • Provide customer insight to support product and campaign improvements
  • Support launches, promotions, and new market initiatives
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
  • First Contact Resolution (FCR)
  • Average Response and Handling Time
  • Complaint resolution and escalation rates
  • Quality Assurance scores
  • Staff attrition and engagement
Salary

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