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Specialist: Customer Care and Complaints Resolution at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

  • Job Type Full Time , Hybrid
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 – 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Customer Care&nbsp

Specialist: Customer Care and Complaints Resolution at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Specialist: Customer Care and Complaints Resolution

Job Summary

  • To provide expert handling and resolution of escalated and complex customer complaints within Personal and Private Banking (PPB), supporting regulatory compliance and customer experience improvement initiatives.
  • This role assists in analyzing customer feedback and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction across banking products and channels.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Complaint Management & Resolution (40%)

  • Investigate and resolve escalated customer complaints, ensuring timely and fair outcomes aligned with internal policies, Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), and regulatory requirements (FAIS, NCA).
  • Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Product, and frontline teams to close complaint loops and minimize recurrence.
  • Maintain detailed records of complaint cases, root causes, and resolutions for reporting and trend analysis.

Customer Feedback Analysis & Insight (25%)

  • Support the interpretation of Voice of Customer (VoC), Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Effort Score (CES), and other CX data to identify pain points and service gaps.
  • Assist in compiling qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform service improvement recommendations.
  • Contribute to the development of customer insight reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Support (20%)

  • Work closely with internal teams including Product, Risk, Compliance, and Frontline to drive complaint resolution and process improvements.
  • Support customer care representation in operational and governance meetings by preparing relevant reports and updates.
  • Assist in promoting a customer-centric culture through advocacy of best practices and systemic improvements.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance (15%)

  • Ensure adherence to relevant South African financial services legislation and internal policies in complaint handling processes.
  • Assist in preparing documentation for audits, regulator enquiries, and internal risk forums.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory changes impacting customer care practices and escalate risks or issues as needed.

Education & Qualifications

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Banking, Law, or related field
  • Preferred: Additional training or certification in Customer Experience, Compliance, or Financial Services Regulations
  • Desirable: Certifications relevant to regulatory frameworks (e.g., FAIS, Compliance)

Experience Required

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in customer care, complaint handling, or customer experience within the South African banking or financial services sector
  • Understanding of PPB products (home loans, investments, transactional banking) and regulatory landscape
  • Experience managing complex complaints and working with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to regulatory bodies such as Ombudsman or FSCA is advantageous

Education

  • Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date: November 14, 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Absa Group Limited (Absa) on absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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