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Vodafone • Johannesburg, South Africa

Specialist: Channel Management VD

Job Description

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.
Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.

Role Purpose/Business Unit: What you’ll do

As a Specialist responsible for Vodacom Direct channel management, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and enhancing the performance of all acquisition, base management and retention campaigns within Vodacom Direct ecosystem.

You will collaborate closely with Vodacom Direct Business Partners, trainers, team leaders, site specialists, and campaign owners to provide actionable insights, drive performance improvement, and enhance overall customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Commercial Performance Monitoring & Evaluation:

  • Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in customer interactions while monitoring and tracking the performance of all lines of business against commercial KPIs
  • Conduct A/B testing to evaluate different approaches and determine the most effective tactics for achieving campaign objectives.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement insights and learnings from data analysis and testing to refine and optimise ongoing and future campaigns.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct thorough research and analysis of market trends, customer behaviour, and competitive landscape to inform campaign strategies.

Reporting & Insights:

  • Generate detailed performance reports, highlighting key trends, agent performance metrics, and improvement areas.
  • Provide weekly insights to management on recurring customer pain points, service gaps, and process inefficiencies.
  • Create reporting for the lines of business, analyse the reports and data, and validate through call listening to ensure qualitative insights
  • Engage campaign owners from Vodacom and the business partner to coordinate the implementation of improvement plans.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

  • Identify areas where processes can be optimised to improve efficiency and customer experience.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, data protection laws, and Vodacom’s internal policies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational excellence.
  • Work with L&D in the updating of training programs and material based on findings.
  • Implement Fraud mitigation plans, ensuring minimal risk and reduce losses associated with non-payers

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Must have technical/professional qualifications:

  • Matric (Essential)
  • 3-year relevant Diploma/Degree (Essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant Contact Centre experience (Essential)
  • Relevant Quality assurance and continuous improvement experience (Essential)
  • Telecommunication Industry (Preferred)


Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

  • Presenting and Communicating Information
  • Strong analytical Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Problem Solving and critical thinking.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and working in fluid, fast-changing environments under pressure.
  • Experience in quality assurance and process improvements


We make an impact by offering:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 29 April 2025.


The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Offices.


The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (22), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
LinkedIn learning license

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