
Head of Customer Operations
We’re hiring a Head of Customer Operations on behalf of a fast-growing online casino and iGaming platform, known for delivering world-class experiences in slots, live games, and table games. Based in Johannesburg with a hybrid setup, this leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to build, lead, and optimize customer-facing teams and operations.
This is a strategic and hands-on position—driving customer satisfaction, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading process improvements across all touchpoints..
What You’ll Do:
- Customer Support Management
- Lead the support team across all channels (live chat, email, social, etc.)
- Set and track KPIs: CSAT, NPS, FCR, and resolution time
- Personally handle VIP cases and sensitive escalations
- Use feedback loops to continuously improve customer service
- Compliance & Risk
- Ensure operations comply with AML, KYC, and Responsible Gaming regulations
- Oversee account verification and fraud monitoring
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams
- Operational Excellence
- Map and optimize the full customer journey
- Streamline workflows to reduce friction and improve efficiency
- Implement and maintain quality assurance processes
- Payments & Fraud
- Oversee payment processes including deposits, withdrawals, and failed transactions
- Collaborate with payments and fraud teams to reduce risk and enhance reliability
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Coordinate with product teams to solve platform issues and prioritize improvements
- Partner with marketing on customer communication, promotions, and retention
- Align operations with legal and regulatory expectations
- Data & Reporting
- Monitor service performance and behavior analytics
- Deliver regular insights and recommendations to leadership
- Team Building
- Recruit, train, and coach customer service and operations teams
- Lead by example and foster a high-performance, customer-first culture
- Customer Engagement
- Support loyalty and VIP programs through operational excellence
- Use data and feedback to identify ways to boost retention
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years in customer operations, preferably in iGaming, tech, or e-commerce
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with tools like Zendesk, Freshdesk, or similar CRMs
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (KYC, AML, RG)
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on attitude
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY?
- Leadership role in a high-growth international brand
- Hybrid work setup in Johannesburg
- Opportunity to shape operations and make a lasting impact
- Support from a forward-thinking, collaborative executive team
Apply now or reach out to the Careers.bet team to learn more about this opportunity and how your profile fits. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter in the form below or via email to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing this opportunity!