Retail Training & Quality Assurance Lead — Western Cape You know the difference between training that ticks a box and training that actually changes how someone works. You've seen what happens when a team gets genuinely upskilled — the customer interactions improve, the compliance scores move, the performance data tells a different story. And you've probably sat with frustrating quality audit results and thought: this is fixable, if we approach it differently. That instinct — the one that connects learning design to real operational outcomes — is exactly what M‑KOPA is looking for. What M‑KOPA Is Building We've served more than 7 million customers across Africa, unlocking over $2 billion in credit. 55% of those customers are accessing formal financial services for the very first time. 86% report a meaningful improvement in their quality of life. We're growing toward 10 million — and our retail network is expanding with us. As our footprint expands, the capability of the people inside it, and the quality of the experience they deliver becomes more important than ever. Why this role is different Training and QA often sit in separate functions, and rarely talk to each other the way they should. In this role, they’re unified — which means the insights from your quality audits directly inform your training design, and the effectiveness of your training is visible in your QA data. That closed loop is what makes this role genuinely powerful, and it’s what separates it from a standard L&D or compliance function. What the work actually looks like Training side : Design and deliver comprehensive learning experiences for Stock Controllers and retail teams — spanning product expertise, system proficiency, customer handling, and the soft skills that make the difference between a technically capable employee and an exceptional one. Use a blend of classroom facilitation and digital learning through M‑KOPA Academy, our proprietary learning platform. Build assessment frameworks, conduct monthly evaluations, track progress, and analyse performance data to identify where competency gaps are opening up and close them with targeted interventions. Quality side : Conduct strategic quality audits across retail operations and processes, evaluating adherence to service standards, compliance requirements, and brand excellence, with particular focus on Freshdesk platform usage. Produce detailed audit reports with actionable insights that drive systemic improvements across the network. Run mystery shopping evaluations to assess the real customer journey and use those findings to influence how service standards evolve. Analytics thread : Analyse retail performance metrics, measure training effectiveness, monitor data protection standards and documentation practices, and apply what the data tells you to keep the improvement cycle moving. Oversee adherence to industry regulations, company policies and financial services requirements across all retail locations. What makes you ready for this Demonstrable experience in a training or quality assurance role within retail or customer service environments — with a proven track record designing and delivering effective learning programmes, building assessment frameworks, and using performance data to drive measurable capability improvements. Proficiency in CRM systems, Learning Management Systems, and Microsoft Office Suite — alongside analytical capability to interpret performance and quality data, identify patterns, and translate insights into targeted training solutions and audit recommendations. Strong facilitation, communication, and coaching skills — with the ability to build credibility across retail teams, present audit findings constructively to stakeholders, and lead quality and learning initiatives that create lasting behavioural change. Reality check This role requires both creative and analytical thinking, often in the same week. You'll be designing a training module on Monday, conducting a quality audit on Wednesday, and presenting performance analytics to the Retail Operations Manager on Friday. The dual remit is the point — it demands organisational discipline and attention to detail to hold both to a high standard simultaneously. If you take personal pride in the quality of what you produce and you're energised by seeing data translate into better outcomes for people, this will suit you well. Why M‑KOPA? At M‑KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programmes, coaching partnerships and on‑the‑job training. We support individual journeys with family‑friendly policies, prioritise well‑being, and embrace flexibility. EEO statement M‑KOPA is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. M‑KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of forced or child labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and to terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M‑KOPA ensures that its employees are of legal working age and complies with local laws for youth employment and student work, such as internships or apprenticeships. M‑KOPA does not collect or charge any money as a pre‑employment or post‑employment requirement. At no point will we ask for recruitment, processing, interview fees or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews. Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisting and interviews may occur at any stage. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected before the advertised closing date. If your application is successful, M‑KOPA undertakes pre‑employment background checks, including criminal records, identification verification, academic qualifications, employment dates and employer references. #J-18808-Ljbffr