Operational Excellence in Call Centre Management
SAQA ID: 99687 | Credits: 285 | Duration: 12 Months | Accredited by: QCTO / Services SETA | NQF Level: 5 | Entry Requirements: NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematics
Lead high-performance contact centres with confidence. This 12-month qualification equips learners with the skills to manage operations, teams, technology, customer relationships, and quality standards in inbound, outbound, and outsourced contact centres. Ideal for current supervisors, aspiring managers, and professionals seeking to elevate service delivery and operational efficiency.
Description
✅ Purpose and Rationale
This qualification prepares learners to operate as Contact Centre Managers, responsible for managing and optimising contact centre operations. It supports South Africa’s goal of becoming a global leader in business process outsourcing and customer service excellence.
Developed in collaboration with the Contact Centre Management Group (CCMG), this programme reflects industry best practices and aligns with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) for Business Process Services and Offshoring Operations. It is ideal for professionals in inbound, outbound, or outsourced contact centres.
📘 Qualification Rules
The qualification includes:
Knowledge Modules (80 credits):
- Contact centre operations, communication, supervision, people management
- Technology, quality assurance, supplier and customer management
- Financial management and industrial relations
Practical Skills Modules (98 credits):
- Budgeting, interpreting financials, team management
- Operational planning, service level agreements, personnel supervision
- Supplier and customer communication, MIS reporting, process improvement
Work Experience Modules (107 credits):
- Financial control, team leadership, operational planning
- Personnel and industrial relations, customer and supplier management
- Quality assurance, technology optimisation
🎯 Exit Level Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Manage and control contact centre costs
- Plan operations and achieve performance targets
- Lead and manage personnel effectively
- Build strong customer and supplier relationships
- Assure quality standards and compliance
- Optimise technology and process efficiency
🌍 International Comparability
Benchmarked against UK’s NVQ Diploma in Contact Centre Operations, and qualifications from Australia and New Zealand, this programme includes comparable units such as:
- Managing customer service delivery
- Coordinating communication processes
- Leading performance and resource planning
- Supporting quality audits and service improvements
South Africa’s version offers deeper integration of compliance, technology, and strategic planning, making it highly relevant for global competitiveness.
🔗 Articulation Options
- Horizontal Articulation:
- Occupational Certificate: Customer Service Manager (NQF Level 5)
- Occupational Certificate: Business Process Manager (NQF Level 5)
- Vertical Articulation:
- Diploma in Contact Centre Leadership (NQF Level 6)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Operations Management
🧭 Who Should Enrol?
- Contact centre supervisors and team leaders
- Professionals transitioning into management roles
- Managers seeking formal recognition and upskilling
- Organisations aiming to improve service delivery and operational control





