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Head of Digital Customer Experience (E-Branch) - Cape Town

R 100 000 - R 141 667 a month
Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Purpose:

The Head of Digital Customer Experience (E-Branch) will lead the evolution of customer engagement in a rapidly transforming, digital-first environment. This role is suited for a visionary leader who thrives in building and scaling impactful digital journeys from the ground up—someone who is entrepreneurial, resourceful, and ready to take ownership of crafting best-in-class digital experiences.

This individual will be at the forefront of reimagining how customers interact through digital platforms, driving measurable engagement and retention outcomes through a blend of innovation, technology, and customer insight.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

  • Lead digital adoption strategy, increasing user activation, retention, and satisfaction across digital platforms.

  • Shape and implement the digital transformation roadmap in partnership with cross-functional teams.

  • Influence operational strategy in the Joint Operations Centre, linking digital tools to performance-driven collections and communication.

  • Develop and maintain a digital analytics framework for measuring channel performance and identifying opportunities for optimization.

Innovation & Digital Execution

  • Champion emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to stay ahead of digital trends.

  • Collaborate with IT and data teams to evolve digital channels (e.g., WhatsApp, email, SMS) and deliver personalized experiences.

  • Use AI and automation to improve communication efficiency and customer journey effectiveness.

  • Implement SEO and visibility strategies to maximize reach and engagement.

Team & Vendor Management

  • Build and manage a high-performing digital team committed to driving engagement and conversion.

  • Oversee execution of high-impact digital campaigns with targeted, data-informed messaging.

  • Manage relationships with digital vendors, ensuring aligned goals and optimal performance.

  • Establish continuous feedback loops for testing, learning, and optimizing all digital initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Lead digital adoption strategy, increasing user activation, retention, and satisfaction across digital platforms.

  • Shape and implement the digital transformation roadmap in partnership with cross-functional teams.

  • Influence operational strategy in the Joint Operations Centre, linking digital tools to performance-driven collections and communication.

  • Develop and maintain a digital analytics framework for measuring channel performance and identifying opportunities for optimization.

  • Champion emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to stay ahead of digital trends.

  • Collaborate with IT and data teams to evolve digital channels (e.g., WhatsApp, email, SMS) and deliver personalized experiences.

  • Use AI and automation to improve communication efficiency and customer journey effectiveness.

  • Implement SEO and visibility strategies to maximize reach and engagement.

  • Build and manage a high-performing digital team committed to driving engagement and conversion.

  • Oversee execution of high-impact digital campaigns with targeted, data-informed messaging.

  • Manage relationships with digital vendors, ensuring aligned goals and optimal performance.

  • Establish continuous feedback loops for testing, learning, and optimizing all digital initiatives.

  • User Experience Management
  • Digital Customer Experience Executive
  • Proven experience in leading digital transformation, preferably in a fast-growing or start-up-like environment.

  • Background in customer experience, digital marketing, or consulting with a focus on strategy development and execution.

  • Experience managing teams and projects that blend marketing, data, and tech functions.

  • Technical knowledge of digital systems, analytics, and AI-based communication tools.

  • Working knowledge of SQL is advantageous.

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in digital strategy, marketing, business, or related fields.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset—excited to build and own projects from the ground up.

  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into executable outcomes.

  • Comfortable in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.

  • Leadership presence with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

  • Not too embedded in large corporate structures—prefers a dynamic, agile workplace.

  • Innovative, forward-thinking, and passionate about creating excellent customer experiences.

  • Highly resilient, focused on delivering outcomes under pressure.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in leading digital transformation, preferably in a fast-growing or start-up-like environment.

  • Background in customer experience, digital marketing, or consulting with a focus on strategy development and execution.

  • Experience managing teams and projects that blend marketing, data, and tech functions.

  • Technical knowledge of digital systems, analytics, and AI-based communication tools.

  • Working knowledge of SQL is advantageous.

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in digital strategy, marketing, business, or related fields.

Key Attributes:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset—excited to build and own projects from the ground up.

  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into executable outcomes.

  • Comfortable in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.

  • Leadership presence with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

  • Not too embedded in large corporate structures—prefers a dynamic, agile workplace.

  • Innovative, forward-thinking, and passionate about creating excellent customer experiences.

  • Highly resilient, focused on delivering outcomes under pressure.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

15 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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