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Paulston E

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2019

19 Aug 2021, 10:34

Sanlam Employee Benefit department

Sanlam . I called Sanlam on 16 Aug 2021, a total of 13 calls...and to date im still waiting for any response on my issue. Received email thst matter will be attended to and Sanlam to liaise with me within 24 hours. Well Sanlam...its now 72 hours later and i have had zero response . The issue relates to an error by Sanlam . Unclaimed Benefit Pension Preservation Fund. The tax directive amount differs from the IRP5 amount...and now SARS has put hold on a refund due to me. Sanlam doesnt seem to be bothered by this...... The dept dealing with this, Sanlam Employee Benefits....one only gets to talk to a call centre agent...who innturn only rakes down your detail...and hopefully forward it to a official . Come on Sanlam.....u phone customers 1000 times a day on sales pitches to take your product....but when it comes down to dealing with real issues....you go silent. !!!!!!!!!!! The Tax directive and IRP5 need to be corrected before SARS pays out my refund.!!!!!!!!!

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Sanlam
Sanlam's reply19 Aug 2021, 10:55
Official
Good day, Paulston We are mindful that the client experience was not perhaps what you expected.  We are committed to change it.  It is for this purpose that your case was now escalated to the relevant department for urgent attention.  Note that a consultant will make direct contact with you and make sure you get the direct contact detail of the consultant.  We would encourage you that all future dealings relating to this matter should be handled directly with this consultant for a more expeditious handling of your case.  RegardsSanlam Client Relations
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply02 Sept 2021, 14:37
Official
Dear Paulston

Please accept our apology for the poor service received. We have escalated this for urgent handling. One of our consultants will be in touch with you. 

Regards,
Sanlam Client Relations
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Paulston E's update02 Sept 2021, 15:05
Reviewer Update
Dear Sanlam
As you chose to only respond via this forum.
I wasvto be updated today 02 Sept on progress, which i am still waiting on....by your Manager:Complaints, Louise Swanepoel.
As mentioned, the case number from SARS, she qouted was also incorrect.
Correct case number is ***, and not ***.
Furthermore, nothing has been done re the cof the incorrect IRP5.
This matter is now in its 2nd month.

Please can i get urgent action.
And at least a direct numbet of someone handling this matter. I cannot reach anyone but your call centre.


Sanlam
Sanlam's reply02 Sept 2021, 16:05
Official
Dear Paulston

We will inform Louise Swanepoel and request that she get in touch with you urgently. 

Regards,
Sanlam Client Relations
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Paulston E's update05 Sept 2021, 02:57
Reviewer Update
Sanlam....when....when will you sort out your mess.

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Paulston E's update05 Sept 2021, 03:00
Reviewer Update
This is going to theprinted media...as well as the ombudsman

I get no no response from Sanlam..
Playing the silent game....hiding behind call centres....

How bad can you service get.. on scale of 1 to 100......defintely a zero