
WFM Assistant Manager
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Matric equivalent qualification (essential).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in workforce management or a similar operations role,
- 2-3 years in a leadership capacity as an WFM Lead/Assistant Manager or similar position.
- BPO experience would be advantageous
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of WFM analysts to ensure optimal performance and high service delivery standards.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster continuous learning and development within the team.
- Oversee the creation of accurate staffing forecasts based on historical data, business trends, and seasonal demands.
- Ensure effective scheduling of resources that balance client needs with operational efficiency.
- Monitor real-time data, adjusting schedules as necessary to maintain service levels.
- Collaborate with operations teams to manage break schedules, shift changes, and absence coverage to minimize disruptions.
- Generate and analyze workforce management reports, identifying trends, performance gaps, and areas for improvement.
- Provide data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to leadership to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
- Continuously evaluate processes and systems, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance team performance, service levels, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain and refine WFM strategies in alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Work closely with cross-functional departments, including operations, HR, and IT, to ensure seamless execution of workforce management processes.
- Act as a liaison between the WFM team and senior management, keeping leadership informed of key performance metrics and operational challenges.