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Join Our Team as a Call Centre Agent (Customer Service Representative)
Location: JHB CBD | Shift Work: Rotational, including nights & weekends
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving problems? If yes—we want YOU on our team!
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What You'll Do
As a Call Centre Agent, you’ll be the friendly voice customers rely on. You'll handle queries with professionalism and empathy, ensuring every interaction leaves a positive impression.
Your daily role will include:
•  Resolving customer queries related to billing, connectivity, and general services
•  Providing tailored solutions and identifying upselling opportunities
•  Capturing call details accurately and efficiently
•  Mastering product knowledge to confidently assist every customer
•  Always delivering service with care, patience, and a smile—even over the phone!
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What You Bring
•  Matric / NQF Level 4
•  6+ months experience in a customer service or call centre role (preferred)
•  Fluency in English, Zulu & Sotho or/and Afrikaans
•  Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
•  Availability for rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays
•  A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for helping others
_____Work Hours
•  7-day week, including weekends & holidays
•  Rotational shifts 
•  Dynamic and supportive team environment

Ready to Apply?
If you're resilient, tech-savvy, and ready to make a difference—this is your opportunity to shine in a high-energy, people-first call centre.
Apply now and be part of a team that’s powered by purpose and driven by passion.

Position Overview:

As a Call Centre Agent (Customer Service Representative), you will be a leading Brand Ambassador serving as the first point of contact for customers. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in solving customer issues and answering questions while being committed to delivering exceptional customer service in a caring and considerate manner. In short, we are looking for a commitment to make every customer interaction enjoyable!
Responsibilities:

• Deliver first class service by accurately assessing and responding to customer needs, using sound judgment when recommending appropriate solutions.
• To fulfil customer requests, respond to inquiries/complaints, demonstrating due attention to customer care and a professional approach at all times.
• Respond to complex customer inquiries and complaints in a highly informed, accurate and responsible manner in accordance to resources provided.
• Accurately complete appropriate documentation for each interaction, and wrap up by inputting data for call history, sending messages to appropriate third parties when required, and/or initiating the necessary customer fulfilment.
• Remain current on program and product information by being committed to continuous learning.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times and adhere to legislation and service guidelines on the use of data.

Requirements

• Matric / NQF Level 4 qualification
• Min 6 months contact centre experience essential
• 6 months customer service experience required
• Speaks English, Zulu, Sotho or Afrikaans
• Able and willing to work rotational shifts
• 10 Hour shift including 1 hour lunch break (9 hour productive shift)
• Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday
• 6 DAY SHIFT ROTATION (6am to midnight) within those parameters
• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction excellence and prior experience in an International Call Centre
• Interactive customer service environment required.
• Related experience in the food and/or retail industry considered an asset.
• Strong and developed oral and written communication skills, including typing, spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change efforts.
• Ability to learn new skills/concepts and apply this knowledge quickly and accurately.
• Advanced knowledge of PCs and familiarity with system navigation.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to get along with others.
• Professional, empathetic and naturally caring conversational style.
• Display tact and diplomacy in handling all levels of customer interaction.
• Ability to resolve complex, and often sensitive customer complaints/inquiries in a professional manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, values and best practice.
• Ability to work all required shifts.
• Based in Durban

WE’RE HIRING

German & English Speaking Call Centre Customer Service Representative

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 6 months sales development experience
• Proficient in both German and English (verbal and written)
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Generate interest through cold calling, email, and social media outreach
• Schedule discovery calls for Account Executives
• Resolve issues and escalate complex cases when necessary
• Manage accounts and develop strategies for effective management
• Maintain professionalism and service excellence at all times

TOOLS YOU’LL USE:

Sales Navigator • ZoomInfo • Salesforce • Gong • Email • Chilli Piper

Position Overview:
As a Call Centre Agent (Customer Service Representative), you will be a leading Brand Ambassador serving as the first point of contact for customers. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in solving customer issues and answering questions while being committed to delivering exceptional customer service in a caring and considerate manner. In short, we are looking for a commitment to make every customer interaction enjoyable!

Responsibilities:

• Deliver first class service by accurately assessing and responding to customer needs, using sound judgment when recommending appropriate solutions.
• To fulfill customer requests, respond to inquiries/complaints, demonstrating due attention to customer care and a professional approach at all times.
• Respond to complex customer inquiries and complaints in a highly informed, accurate and responsible manner in accordance to resources provided.
• Accurately complete appropriate documentation for each interaction, and wrap up by inputting data for call history, sending messages to appropriate third parties when required, and/or initiating the necessary customer fulfilment.
• Remain current on program and product information by being committed to continuous learning.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times and adhere to legislation and service guidelines on the use of data.

Requirements

• Matric / NQF Level 4 qualification
• Min 6 months contact centre experience essential
• 6 months customer service experience required
• Speaks English, Zulu, Sotho
• Able and willing to work rotational shifts
• 10 Hour shift including 1 hour lunch break (9 hour productive shift)
• Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday
• 6 DAY SHIFT ROTATION (6am to midnight) within those parameters
• Graveyard rotation 
• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction excellence and prior experience in an International Call Centre
• Interactive customer service environment required.
• Related experience in the food and/or retail industry considered an asset.
• Strong and developed oral and written communication skills, including typing, spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change efforts.
• Ability to learn new skills/concepts and apply this knowledge quickly and accurately.
• Advanced knowledge of PCs and familiarity with system navigation.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to get along with others.
• Professional, empathetic and naturally caring conversational style.
• Display tact and diplomacy in handling all levels of customer interaction.
• Ability to resolve complex, and often sensitive customer complaints/inquiries in a professional manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, values and best practice.
• Ability to work all required shifts.