Job title : Team Manager : Sanlam Direct Cape (Bellville, Cape Town) 1
Job Location : Western Cape, Bellville
Deadline : November 14, 2025
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What will you do?
This role takes responsibility for the day-to-day management of a team of Short-term Insurance Sales Consultants in the Contact Centre. It is a first line management role that controls, manages and motivates the team of Sales Consultants including the monitoring and attainment of sales targets, staff productivity, quality and compliance adherence, staff development, training and coaching and general staff performance management and administration.What will make you successful in this role?
Agreed set goals with team members covering performance, quality and development areasApply effective motivational techniquesManage incentive budgetsFocus on career and skills development of team membersResolve people-related problems e.g. conflict of interest, absenteeism and disciplinary mattersVesting and training of new Consultants in the contact centreBriefing and readiness to deliver on projects and campaignsDrive the achievement of project and campaign targetsEscalate call resolution and provision of project and campaign related answersManage liaison with project and campaign management teamManage and maintain focused and highly motivated team membersCoach and develop team into a high-performance cultureManage staffing needs, productivity and qualityMonitor contribution to target (CTT) figuresAdherence to legislationManage capacityManage ComplaintsManage application of call structure guidelinesQualification & experience
Matric (or equivalent qualification)Minimum of 3 years’ team management experience in a sales environmentMinimum of at least 2 years’ experience in a call-centre environment (Outbound)Financial Services experience (Long-term insurance and within a sales-oriented environment)Sales experiencePractical experience of IR processes is critical to the roleKnowledge and skills
Vast knowledge of first line management practicesKnowledge of contact centre systems and processesBusiness Processes and RulesPrinciples of teamwork e.g. stress management, team and individual motivation, best practices knowledge.Performance management knowledge - individual and groupDimensions of ManagementIRCore competencies
Being resilient - Stage 2Collaborates - Stage 2Cultivates innovation - Stage 2Customer focus - Stage 2Drives results - Stage 2Personal Attributes
Plans and aligns - Stage 2Interpersonal savvy - Stage 2Communicates effectively - Stage 2Optimises work processes - Stage 2The closing date for all applications is Friday, 14th of November 2025.
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