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Workforce Planning Manager

Hire Resolve
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
People Operations
A leading insurance company is seeking a Workforce Planning Manager to join their Operations team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for forecasting, planning, and optimising resources to ensure efficient customer-facing operations, with a strong focus on B2C Front Office environments.

Responsibilities 
  • Develop and maintain resource forecasting models to predict future call, claims, and staffing requirements.

  • Analyse trends, operational metrics, and business forecasts to anticipate resource needs.

  • Create and adjust short-, medium-, and long-term resource plans to meet demand and business priorities.

  • Coordinate with Operations, HR, and Finance to align workforce strategies with organisational goals.

  • Present forecasting outputs and workforce strategies to senior stakeholders in a commercially relevant format.

  • Monitor resource utilisation and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

  • Identify risks related to resource availability and develop contingency plans.

  • Develop dashboards and reports to track performance and inform decision-making.

  • Continuously improve forecasting and planning processes using best practices and WFM technology.


Requirements 
  • Proven experience in workforce forecasting and planning within a B2C Front Office or contact centre.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

  • Experience with workforce management tools (e.g., NICE, Verint, IEX, Calabrio).

  • Strong understanding of customer demand dynamics and operational drivers in multi-channel service environments.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Commercial acumen, linking operational planning to financial outcomes and strategic goals.

  • Experience in scenario modelling, capacity planning, and process improvement.

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and work across geographies if required.


Benefits
  • Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
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