Customer Support Specialist

Job Title:
Customer Support Specialist (Remote South Africa-Based)

Location:
Remote, South Africa-Based
Shift-based rota covering hours between 10 am-10 pm UK time, 7 days a week

Reports To:
Customer Support Lead

Salary Range:
R25,000 R30,000

About the Role:
This is a customer-facing role supporting both end users and venue partners. The role involves responding to enquiries via live chat, email, and phone, with a focus on empathetic communication, effective troubleshooting, and efficient problem resolution. The position requires working shifts on a 7-day rota that ensures coverage during UK business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to user and venue enquiries across live chat, phone, and email

• Triage support tickets, resolving issues or escalating as needed

• Support venues in troubleshooting hardware and app-related issues

• Use tools like Zoho Desk, Intercom, or similar platforms to manage tickets

• Follow SOPs and contribute to improving internal support documentation

• Collaborate with operations and tech teams to report trends and system issues

• Participate in a rotating shift schedule covering 10am10pm UK time

Essential Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in live chat and/or phone-based customer support

• Empathetic, calm under pressure, and solution-oriented

• Clear and professional communication in both spoken and written English

• Quick to learn new tools and tech platforms

• Able to multitask and prioritise tasks efficiently

• Comfortable working remotely with strong self-discipline

• Stable and reliable internet connection

Desirable Experience:

• Supporting both B2C and B2B customers

• Exposure to hardware or mobile app-based products

• Familiarity with CRM or helpdesk tools like Zoho Desk or Intercom

• Experience working in a UK-based or international startup

Benefits:

• Fully remote and flexible work environment

• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling international startup

• Supportive team culture with regular feedback and performance development

• Training and progression opportunities within the global CX team