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Customer Support Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Strong customer service experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivation and a proactive 'can-do' attitude
  • Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Respond to and manage incoming support tickets efficiently
  • Communicate with customers via the Helpdesk, ensuring excellent grammar, empathy, and professionalism
  • Handle phone calls and video calls (Zoom/Teams) with customers to resolve issues where needed
  • Document and log resolutions for future reference

Key facts

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Social Skills
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Empathy
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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Remote Choice

Staffing & Recruiting

Remote Choice is a recruitment organisation that helps businesses hire qualified staff based out in South Africa. We understand that finding the right employees for your business can be difficult, which is why we offer a bespoke service that takes care of everything for you. From sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, we'll make sure you find the perfect remote worker for your company. With years of experience in the industry, Remote Choice is the first choice for businesses to make sure they find the perfect match for each and every position. As you may know, businesses have been outsourcing more and more to South Africa in recent years, drawn by the country's large pool of talented professionals and the ever-changing view of remote working. Remote Choice are able to provide businesses with the staff they need at a fraction of the cost of hiring through your more traditional routes. Due to our extensive network in South Africa, we are able to find candidates with the right skills and experience for your requirements.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

  Customer Support Specialist – Remote (South Africa) Location: Fully Remote (South Africa)Job Type: Full-time This is a full-time role for an enthusiastic, bright, confident, people-person who will be an integral part of our incredible team. The position is perfect for someone with an interest in software and technology. Full training will be provided.

Position Overview We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Support Team, providing technical support and assistance for clients with incoming issues related to our software. You will also be responsible for documenting internal procedures and keeping up to speed with daily software updates. Working closely with our Development and Onboarding teams, you will help troubleshoot and resolve customer issues. You will be liaising with a variety of organisations of different sizes and engaging with individuals at all levels. A passion for software, strong problem-solving skills, and the confidence to guide and support customers through their onboarding journey and beyond are essential in this role.

Workplace and Hours

Fully remote role (candidates must be based in South Africa). Reporting to the Head of Customer Success, while working closely with other team members and departments. Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.

    Benefits Responsibilities

Respond to and manage incoming support tickets efficiently. Communicate with customers via the Helpdesk, ensuring excellent grammar, empathy, and professionalism. Handle phone calls and video calls (Zoom/Teams) with customers to resolve issues where needed. Collaborate closely within a small, supportive team, sharing information and best practices. Develop a strong understanding of the user experience to deliver effective support. Document and log resolutions for future reference. Assist with additional business projects as required.

Skills and Abilities Knowledge and Desired Experience:

Strong customer service experience (essential). Prior support desk or helpdesk experience (desirable, but not essential). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Customer-first mindset with strong empathy and patience. Self-motivation and a proactive β€œcan-do” attitude. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tickets simultaneously. Ability to see issues through to completion. Knowledge of financial or business software (desirable, but not essential).

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