Response Centre Team Leader Job at RPO Recruitment
Job role overview
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Date posted
April 15, 2026
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Closing date
June 22, 2027
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Hiring location
Cape Town Western Cape
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Qualification
None
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Experience
None
Description
Job Description
- A specialist medical and security assistance company is looking for an experienced Response Centre Team Lead with strong contact centre leadership experience to manage a 24/7 operations team handling emergency medical, security, and claims cases.
- The role involves overseeing live case management, escalations, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily operations within the response centre to ensure efficient handling of live medical, security, and claims cases
- Provide real-time support and decision-making guidance on complex or high-risk cases
- Act as escalation point for critical incidents and ensure timely communication with stakeholders
- Monitor compliance with internal procedures, service level agreements, and operational standards
- Support shift planning, scheduling, and workflow coordination
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of response centre agents
- Oversee quality assurance, reporting, and performance tracking
- Collaborate with management to improve processes and operational efficiency
- Maintain professional communication with clients, insurers, and partners
Requirements:
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a contact centre, insurance, claims, or emergency operations environment
- Experience working in high-pressure, 24/7 operational settings
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage escalations and make sound decisions under pressure
- Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
- Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail and service quality
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
- Relevant qualification in management, healthcare administration, or related field (advantageous)
Closing Date 22 June 2026
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