Service Desk Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together one story at a time.
- With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Service Desk Manager - Trade & Working Capital Digital Operations. This exciting opportunity requires a professional who can drive the solutioning and implementation of a Pan Africa Service Desk model covering all Trade and Working Capital products.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities include:

- Ensuring embedment and execution of the total service lifecycle management of the Trade transactions with clients across the different sectors at a Pan Africa Level.
- Taking overall accountability for service delivery from an operational perspective by setting the rules of engagement for the cross functional team
- Being the point of contact between clients and trade operations for any questions or queries raised relating to trade transactions, product knowledge or any other related tasks.
- Providing excellent customer service to clients which range from Corporates to SMEs in different sectors and Financial Intermediaries across key regions and corridors.
- Ensuring clear and open cross-divisional communication with internal stakeholders across Operations, Sales and Product on all queries, complaints and compliment.
- Tracking of conversions from the point their raised to fulfilment / resolution.
- Assisting To enhance the experience of the operations end-to-end value chain, through optimal experience methodologies, practices, and Solutions driving ongoing improvement in efficiency and productivity
- Assisting in ensuring accurate and timely processing of all transactions for Trade and Working Capital products within organization’s agreed SLAs, policies and procedures and risk appetite
- Conducting market research to have a view on the benchmark Service Level Agreements across the various products, the optimal processes, systems and procedures to help the organise meet and exceed them
- Assisting in driving the implementation of the Trade & Working Capital Operations target operating model across markets outside South Africa particularly from a service desk perspective.
- Leading the TWC country Operations teams to deliver improved operational effectiveness in the delivery of support to internal and external customers in ARO.
- Working hand in hand with our key internal stakeholders to ensure completion of the implementation and embedment of all client channels, ensuring that service queries relating to systems and processes are addressed. Help ensure adoption improves STP for TWC and delivers the expected business results (costs, risk and revenue)
- Delivering world class operations service to BUs and functions across Africa
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Post Graduate degree or MBA (NQF Level 7) preferable.
- Ten plus years of Trade Operations and Banking experience
- Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements: FICA, Exchange Control, Sanctions Trade and Working Capital, Money laundering

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (required)
- Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised_


  • Service Desk Manager

    6 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Pink Elephant Full time

    JOB TITLE - SERVICE DESK MANAGER The Service Desk Manager/Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Service Desk. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Team Leadership: Supervise and lead a team of service desk agents, providing guidance, support, and coaching. Foster professional development through training programs, mentoring, and performance...

  • Service Desk Manager

    6 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Pink Elephant South Africa Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Service Desk Manager to oversee our service desk operations. The Service Desk Manager will be responsible for leading multiple teams of support specialists, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Provide...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa TradeLink Retail Systems Pty Ltd Full time

    **1. Technical Proficiency**: - Jira Administration: Ability to configure and manage Jira workflows, custom fields, permissions, issue types, and other settings to optimize its usage for the service desk. - ITIL Knowledge: Familiarity with ITIL processes, particularly Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management, to align service desk operations with...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Tech Guru LLC Full time

    Who We Are Tech Guru - IT for Accounting Firms specializes in creating high-performance, secure IT environments tailored exclusively for accounting firms. Guided by our core values—caring, accountability, responsiveness, and empathy—we deliver exceptional IT solutions that delight our clients. The Role Key Responsibilities - Leadership & Strategy: -...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IOCO Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Service Desk Manager to lead our Application Support teams across multiple work streams. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy achiever, leader, and planner who can own the standard operating procedure model for the Service Desk.Key Responsibilities:Implementing and managing change to improve service deliveryDeveloping,...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Tsebo Group Full time

    **About Us**: As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients **reduced costs, risk and complexities** together with **increased quality, efficiency and productivity**. We specialise in **Catering**, **Facilities Management**, **Cleaning and Hygiene**, **Pest Control**, **Protection**, **Energy**,...

  • Service Desk Agent

    7 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa ADvTECH Full time

    Responsible for Level 1 support of any issue raised by a customer. **Education (Formal Qualification required)** Minimum Grade 12 Knowledge of general accounting / bookkeeping procedures Proficient in relevant computer software **Experience (Minimum Experience required - type and number of years)** Office administration Year(s) 1-3 years **Output 1 GSS...

  • Service Desk Manager

    2 months ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IOCO Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Service Desk Manager to lead our Application Support teams across multiple work streams.This role is ideal for a high-energy achiever, leader, and planner who can own the standard operating procedure model for the Service Desk.Key responsibilities include:Implementing and managing change to improve efficiency and...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Upngo Accounting & Bookkeeping Full time

    **Main Job Purpose** As a Service Desk Co-ordinator, you'll be responsible for the smooth running of our support desk. The Co-ordinator will deal with customers on an escalation basis and is accountable for the management of the Service Desk and any associated vendors. The Service Desk Co-ordinator will provide information to other key Stakeholder areas...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

    **Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

    **Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The...

  • Service Desk Agent

    6 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Pink Elephant Full time

    JOB TITLE - SERVICE DESK AGENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Incident Handling: Ticket Resolution: Receive, log, and categorize incidents and service requests. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues or escalate them to the appropriate support groups. - Customer Interaction. User Support: Provide frontline support to end-users, addressing...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Pink Elephant Full time

    **Main Responsibilities**: - 1st and 2nd line IT and Technical support - Logging and tracking of incidents and requests - Logging and communicating all incidents to customers and IT - Remote support - Troubleshooting of Basic Network Related issues (Especially pertaining to LAN; WAN and Telkom Voice related issues) - Assist with Printer issues - Ability to...

  • Service Desk Manager

    6 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa IOCO Full time

    We are looking for a Service Desk Manager to support Application Support teams across a few work streams.The role is suitable for a high-energy achiever, leader, and planner. The Service Desk Manager will be a single point for escalation and own the standard operating procedure model for the Service Desk.What you’ll do:Implementing and managing...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

    **Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

    **Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa BigTalent Full time

    Our client, a digital bank based in JHB North, is looking for 2x Service Desk Analysts to join their team. If you're passionate about IT Support and troubleshooting, this role is for you! **Responsibilities**: - Provide first-line IT and technical support. - Troubleshoot and analyse hardware and software issues. - Log and track incidents and requests. -...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Pink Elephant Full time

    To ensure effective and efficient Service Desk services are delivered according to the agreed contracts with clients by performing planning, financial management, people management and SLA management activities on an operational level with regard to the allocated team. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Input into the department strategy and initiatives - Ensure...

  • Team Leader

    3 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Pink Elephant Full time

    **Contract: 6 Months** To ensure effective and efficient Service Desk services are delivered according to the agreed contracts with clients by performing planning, financial management, people management and SLA management activities on an operational level with regard to the allocated team. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Input into the department strategy...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

    **Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The...