High Risk KYC Verifications Officer (Mandarin Speaking)

An opportunity has become available for a Mandarin speaking KYC Verification Officer to join our Verifications Team in Cape Town. This role will report to the KYC Verifications Team Lead and will predominantly support our Chinese corridor and clients.

Internal Liaison takes place with the Agents and the Contact Centre. External liaison takes place with external customers.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but is not limited to):

• To verify and validate documentation and information supplied by customers when signing up for new accounts
• Keep up to date on any process and regulatory changes
• To report any suspicious activities on customer accounts
• To make outbound calls to customers in order to carry out security checks in assigned corridors
• To aid the verification team as and when required
• To uphold and maintain daily and monthly targets
• To always provide good customer service
• To uphold the company brand
• To manage own professional and self-development

Key Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
• 2 years KYC Experience (Essential)
• Understanding and speaking of Mandarin / other relevant Asian language (Essential)
• Knowledge of money transfer procedures
• Knowledge of KYC regulations
• Knowledge of AML and Fraud
• Knowledge of KYC rules and processes

Additional Skills:

• Computer skills
• Typing skills.
• Telephone skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational & administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.



If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS