Role Purpose

• To engage with clients in an efficient manner in order to respond and resolve their queries effectively and according to service level agreements and legislative requirements.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent – (Essential)
• Business related qualification – (Desirable)
• 2 – 3 Years’ experience in a call centre or client service environment
• Exposure to the medical scheme industry – (Preferred)
• Proficient in English and another official South African language – (Essential)
• Experience working with MS Office Suite – (Word, Excel)

Duties & Responsibilities
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with clients and/or intermediaries in a professional manner to resolve all client queries within the Service Level Agreement and quality standards.
• Take ownership of complaints and ensure they are resolved timeously and effectively.
• Provide clients with the relevant information and documentation as required in line with policy guidelines.
• Capture and update client information on relevant system/s, based on data received from the client.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Adhere to legislative / compliance requirements in the service process.
• Identify and report process and system failures and enhancements to improve client experience.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Contribute to the financial planning process within area.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies

• Examining Information
• Articulating Information
• Upholding Standards
• Documenting Facts
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Establishing Rapport
• Meeting Timescales