Workforce Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Dash BPO South Africa (Pty) Ltd Full time

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Workforce Manager to
efficiency, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and maintaining operational excellence through.
effective scheduling and real-time monitoring.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and managing workforce analysts across all sites and

manage the team for optimal performance.
- Oversee and provide direction to workforce analysts and team leaders in all sites.
- Analyze historical call data and trends to predict future call volumes, making informed

recommendations for staffing adjustments.
- Monitor agent adherence to schedules, identifying and addressing deviations promptly

to minimize service disruptions.
- Work with the operational team to identify the cause of any significant variation between

forecast and actual volume and AHT as required.
- Generate and distribute accurate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports,

highlighting key metrics such as service level, average handling time, and agent

productivity.
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation to improve overall

workforce management efficiency.
- Participate in regular meetings with management to review performance metrics, discuss

operational challenges and suggest improvements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to manage peak periods and

unexpected call volume fluctuations.
- Create long-term forecast to be used for capacity planning,
- Create mid-term forecasts to be used for hiring plans,
- Create short-term forecasts to be used for determining the adjustments of breaks,

lunches, overtime, or time off every other week.
**Qualification**
- Minimum of five years of experience working in a contact center environment with at

least two years of WFM process (forecast, staffing, scheduling, and real-time

management).
- Minimum of two years of management experience in a fast-paced customer contact

environment.
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Experience with WFM software is desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer basics including advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in forecasting and scheduling.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and handle unexpected situations.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

understanding of the principal duties and skills required for this position to the best of my

knowledge. I am aware that any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of required facts


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