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Vinesh S

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2014

11 Apr 2025, 10:55

Pathetic Customer Service

Dear Sanlam Team,

I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment regarding the ongoing delays in transferring my pension from my previous employer, which has been sitting with the Sanlam Umbrella Fund for the past 8 months.

Despite numerous attempts to resolve this matter, I have received no meaningful assistance. I have emailed *** multiple times and called *** on several occasions — without any response. I have also used your WhatsApp Employee Benefits service, where I am authenticated but never connected to an agent despite repeated efforts. I even have a screenshot showing that I waited on the phone for over 10 minutes without any answer.

I simply want my pension transferred to my current Sanlam Retirement Policy. This should not be a difficult process, especially given the length of time that has passed.

Frankly, I am appalled by the level of service I have received. If this issue is not resolved as a matter of urgency, I will be left with no choice but to escalate it further and move all my business to another institution.

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Replies (5)
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply11 Apr 2025, 10:59
Official
Good day Vinesh

We apologise for your poor service experience.

We have arranged for assistance from Sanlam Corporate.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
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Vinesh S's update11 Apr 2025, 14:36
Reviewer Update
Boitumelo finally contacted me via WhatsApp, and I’m now even more shocked than I was before. It’s clear that the staff lack the necessary skills to handle even basic queries. My frustration has only escalated. I’m seriously considering moving all my business away from Sanlam—this is the final straw. I’m not willing to tolerate this level of incompetence any longer.
Sanlam, who will be calling me and when can I expect this to happen? Managing customer expectations with clear communication would be far better than sending out generic responses like the one above.
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Vinesh S's update11 Apr 2025, 14:42
Reviewer Update
Is anyone from Sanlam monitoring their ratings on this platform? There are 5990 one star ratings with a -56 NPS. I wish i looked at this platform prior to taking out a product.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply11 Apr 2025, 15:37
Official
Good afternoon Vinesh

Thank you for your further messages.

As we do not have access to Sanlam Corporate's records, or insight into their processes, on this platform, we have requested them to reach out to you urgently.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply15 Apr 2025, 14:45
Official
Good afternoon Vinesh

We have received feedback that Sanlam Corporate has been in touch with you.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care