eCommerce Operations Agent
Core Group
Sandton, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 28 April 2026
- Closing Date 31 May 2026
Job Details
Job Description
To deliver a seamless, world-class customer experience across all eCommerce fulfilment operations in South Africa. This role is responsible for ensuring on-time and in-full delivery performance across all courier partners, with a strong focus on Same Day and Scheduled deliveries.
The role oversees daily order execution, customer exception handling, omni-channel store support, reverse logistics, and overall customer experience across all digital channels.
Key Responsibilities
Fulfilment & Operations
- Manage daily order health across all SA channels (Same Day, Scheduled, Click & Collect, and store delivery), ensuring:
- 98% SLA adherence
- 100% daily order processing and courier handover
- Oversee TMS and courier partner performance, including:
- Driver availability
- Capacity planning (especially for sale and peak events)
- Same Day delivery transfers
- Maintain and optimise capacity plans and reporting dashboards
- Continuously improve operational workflows, SOPs, and controls to minimise errors, delays, and risk
- Administer eCommerce orders, ensuring accuracy in delivery and returns processing
- Forecast, procure, and manage packaging materials (boxes, envelopes, etc.) across stores
- Troubleshoot and resolve escalated eCommerce order issues across all channels
Customer Experience & Escalations
- Manage customer communication for escalations, delivery updates, and SLA breach notifications
- Oversee returns, complaints, and operational incidents across Click & Collect and store delivery
- Manage stock transfers (SCTs) to fulfil Click & Collect orders where stock is unavailable
- Ensure completion within 48 hours
- Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout
Omni-channel Collaboration & Store Enablement
- Partner with Store Managers and Operations teams to ensure consistent execution of Click & Collect and store delivery
- Share weekly performance reports, KPIs, and SLA metrics with store teams
- Deliver training on operational processes, tools, and best practices
- Drive a strong omni-channel culture through:
- Regular engagement and communication
- Recognition of successes
- Facilitated cross-store operational forums
- Provide operational support in-store when required, including picking, invoicing, and on-the-job training
Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
- Relevant qualification in Administration, Business, Information Systems, or similar (preferred)
- Administration or project management qualification (advantageous)
Experience Required
- 2–3 years’ experience in retail or store operations
- Experience in eCommerce operations, fulfilment, or logistics
- Exposure to platforms such as Magento or Shopify (advantageous)
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Apple equivalents
- Familiarity with Transport Management Systems (TMS) or similar platforms (advantageous)
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Customer-first mindset with a strong service orientation
- Excellent time management and ability to perform under pressure
- Proactive, solutions-driven approach to problem solving
- Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills
- Deadline-driven with a focus on quality execution
- High level of computer literacy and adaptability to new systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong numerical, analytical, and reporting capability
Success Measures
- SLA adherence (≥98% on-time, in-full delivery)
- Order processing accuracy and turnaround times
- Customer satisfaction and resolution of escalations
- Effectiveness of store collaboration and omni-channel execution
- Continuous improvement in operational efficiency and reporting