eCommerce Operations Agent
Core Group
Sandton, Gauteng
Permanent
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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