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Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre reviews and workplace insights
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Company overview
About Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre
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Industry
BPO
Locations
Cape Town (Bellville) · Johannesburg
Company size
1,500+
Indicative pay
R6,500–R15,000/month
Head office
Cape Town (Bellville)
Founded
1965
Official website
pepkor.coPublic contact
0800 408 408Public email
careers@pepkor.co.zaPrepared by ShiftMate Editorial DeskLast researched
Company facts and indicative pay are editorial research, not worker testimony or an employer statement.
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Pepkor operates one of South Africa’s larger contact centres as part of the Pepkor group, Africa’s biggest retailer by store numbers. The centre handles customer service, credit queries, collections and loyalty programmes for the Pep, Ackermans and Tekkie Town brands.
These brands target lower-income shoppers, so the work centres on high volumes of calls about accounts, payments and product issues. The operation sits inside a JSE-listed company with a market cap above R80 billion and supports millions of active retail accounts across the value segment.
The main site is in Bellville, Cape Town, with a smaller presence in Johannesburg. More than 1,500 people work in the contact centre operation.
Bellville is the primary campus and requires staff to have reliable transport from the wider Cape Town area. Johannesburg handles some overflow or specialist functions but remains secondary.
The scale gives the centre steady volume, yet it also means shifts are tightly scheduled around retail trading hours and month-end payment peaks. Day-to-day work involves long stretches on the phone dealing with credit accounts and collections.
When customers face financial pressure, call intensity rises and staff must follow strict scripts and compliance rules. The environment offers clear internal progression from agent to team leader or quality roles, and the Pepkor name carries weight on a retail or BPO CV.
Multi-brand exposure means agents learn several product sets without changing employers. However, the work is repetitive, performance metrics are closely tracked, and transport costs or reliability can become barriers for people living far from Bellville.
The centre suits people who want an entry-level call-centre job with a large, stable employer and are comfortable with credit and collections conversations. It is less suitable for those seeking varied tasks or flexible hours.
Hiring typically starts with an online application followed by a phone or on-site assessment that tests basic literacy, numeracy and customer-handling scenarios. Successful candidates move to group interviews and background checks.
The process is straightforward but competitive because of the volume of applicants drawn by the brand and the accessible entry point.
Profile details are compiled from public information and may vary by role, location and campaign. This is not a statement from Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre.
Review snapshot
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Public rating context
Glassdoor 3.9
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Indicative pay
R6,500–R15,000/month
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Roles to explore
5
Customer Service Agent · Credit Consultant
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Glassdoor
3.9
out of 5
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Prepared by ShiftMate Editorial DeskLast researched
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ShiftMate editorial synthesis
What the workplace research suggests
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ShiftMate's editorial reading of the information collected for this profile is that Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre may be most relevant to cape town-based candidates with matric looking for a global bpo brand with international accounts and structured training.
The workplace context recorded for this profile indicates: Pepkor's contact centre supports Africa's largest retailer by store count — Pep, Ackermans, Tekkie Town, and more — from its Bellville Cape Town campus. The multi-brand structure means agents become knowledgeable across different retail credit and loyalty products, and the JSE-listed stability provides employment certainty. The entry-level accessibility, clear progression pathways, and the scale of the operation make this one of the most accessible BPO entry points in the Western Cape.
The listed pay signal is R6,500–R15,000/month. It is an indicative range rather than an offer, so check the current vacancy for the rate, working hours and any campaign-specific terms.
One point to verify before applying is: Bellville Cape Town campus — requires reliable Western Cape transport for candidates outside the immediate area
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Day-to-day picture
Working at Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre
Work environment
Pepkor's contact centre supports Africa's largest retailer by store count — Pep, Ackermans, Tekkie Town, and more — from its Bellville Cape Town campus. The multi-brand structure means agents become knowledgeable across different retail credit and loyalty products, and the JSE-listed stability provides employment certainty.
The entry-level accessibility, clear progression pathways, and the scale of the operation make this one of the most accessible BPO entry points in the Western Cape.
Workplace evidence: Official company website · checked date not recordedEstimate / limited evidence — at least one source has no checked date.
Who it may suit
Cape Town-based candidates with Matric looking for a global BPO brand with international accounts and structured training
Training is listed for some roles. Confirm the format and eligibility in the current vacancy.
Fit evidence: Official company website · checked date not recordedEstimate / limited evidence — at least one source has no checked date.
Roles and pay
Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre roles to explore
Role names and pay signals help with research; they are not a promise of a current vacancy or offer.
Role areas
- Customer Service AgentR6,500–R15,000/month
- Credit ConsultantR6,500–R15,000/month
- Loyalty Programme AdvisorR6,500–R15,000/month
- Collections AgentR6,500–R15,000/month
- Team LeaderR6,500–R15,000/month
Pay context
R6,500–R15,000/month
Pay can differ by role, shift pattern, location, campaign, qualifications and experience. Confirm the actual rate before accepting an offer.
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Compare the trade-offs
Benefits and considerations at Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre
Potential positives
- ✓Africa's largest retailer by stores
- ✓Multi-brand support (Pep, Ackermans, Tekkie Town)
- ✓Bellville Cape Town campus
- ✓Entry-level friendly with clear progression
- ✓Stable JSE-listed employer
- ✓Africa's largest retailer by stores — Pepkor brand gives CV weight across the retail and BPO sectors
- ✓Multi-brand exposure (Pep, Ackermans, Tekkie Town) creates diverse product knowledge within one employer
- ✓Entry-level friendly with clear progression — one of the most accessible call centre entry points in Cape Town
Positive-claim evidence: Official company website · checked date not recordedEstimate / limited evidence — at least one source has no checked date.
Questions to ask
- •Bellville Cape Town campus — requires reliable Western Cape transport for candidates outside the immediate area
- •Retail credit and collections can be demanding when consumer finances are under pressure
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Listed benefits
- •Medical aid contributions
- •Provident fund contributions
- •13th cheque payment
- •Performance bonuses
- •Employee discounts on products
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Before you apply
Hiring and interview guidance for Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre
Hiring process
Candidates should apply online via the South African jobs platform, uploading their CV and Matric certificate for roles supporting customer service, credit queries and collections across the Pep, Ackermans and Tekkie Town brands. The screening process starts with an online assessment testing customer service orientation and basic numeracy, followed by a voice assessment, telephonic interview and final panel interview.
Reference and credit checks are completed before an offer is extended, with the full process typically taking three to five weeks. Prepare by practising responses to common credit and collections scenarios while showing empathy and clear communication.
Hiring evidence: Official company website · checked date not recordedEstimate / limited evidence — at least one source has no checked date.
Interview process
Applications for Pepkor Contact Centre roles are submitted online through the Pepkor careers portal or major South African job boards. Candidates can expect an initial language and numeracy assessment, followed by a customer service aptitude test, a structured interview focused on handling credit and loyalty queries, and standard criminal and reference checks.
The process from application to offer typically takes three to five weeks. Bring your Matric certificate and ID to assessments, and prepare by practising clear explanations of account queries and basic calculations under time pressure.
Interview evidence: Official company website · checked date not recordedEstimate / limited evidence — at least one source has no checked date.
What to confirm
Matric, customer service orientation, basic numeracy for credit queries
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Common questions
Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre review FAQs
What jobs are available at Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre in South Africa?
This profile lists Customer Service Agent, Credit Consultant, Loyalty Programme Advisor, Collections Agent and 1 other role types for Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre, with locations including Cape Town (Bellville) and Johannesburg. These are role types to explore, not a promise of a current vacancy. Check the live listings or the employer's careers page before applying.
How much does Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre pay per month in South Africa?
ShiftMate's public-market pay estimate for Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre is R6,500–R15,000/month per month, with the lower and upper ends shown as R6,500 and R15,000/month. Glassdoor shows a 3.9/5 employer rating. This is an indicative range, not an offer: pay can differ by role, location, campaign and experience. Confirm the rate in the live vacancy.
What qualifications do I need to apply at Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre?
This profile lists the following entry requirements: Matric, customer service orientation, basic numeracy for credit queries Training is listed as available, but the exact onboarding and experience requirements can vary by vacancy.
Where is Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre located in South Africa?
This profile lists Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre locations as Cape Town (Bellville) and Johannesburg. Check the specific vacancy for site requirements, as different campaigns may run from different offices.
Is Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre a good place to work in South Africa?
Glassdoor rates Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre at 3.9/5. Public-source research highlights africa's largest retailer by stores — pepkor brand gives cv weight across the retail and bpo sectors and multi-brand exposure (pep, ackermans, tekkie town) creates diverse product knowledge within one employer as possible positives. A public-source concern to consider is bellville cape town campus — requires reliable western cape transport for candidates outside the immediate area. The profile may be most relevant to cape town-based candidates with matric looking for a global bpo brand with international accounts and structured training.
Does Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre provide training for new employees?
Training is listed for some Pep / Pepkor Contact Centre roles. The type, duration and eligibility can vary by vacancy, so confirm what is included in the current job description or interview.
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