181 Helpdesk Specialist jobs in South Africa

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The role of Technical Customer Support Manager (TCSM) will be to manage key customer technical discussions related to customer satisfaction.

This position will be a pivotal point of contact for key customers as determined by Volvo Trucks SA to ensure strengthened relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders. The TCSM will implement processes, monitor data and provide reports linked to the customers vehicles and the technical and quality issues related to it and limited to.

Reporting: The role will report directly to the Senior Manager Technical & Warranty.

Job Objectives:

• Act as a liaison between the Volvo Trucks SA (Servicemarket & Retail) and the Key Customers.
• Providing solutions for the customer that will improve the customer experience and build long term relationships with the customer.
• Facilitate and expedite technical queries as determined by the customer to the relevant Dealers or Departmental Managers.
• Continuous Customer Relationship management with regular face to face visits and where necessary with the use of online meetings.
• To keep the CRM tool monitoring tool up to date related to the technical aspects of the relationship.
• Analysing and distributing customer queries to the relevant departmental Manager’s for resolution and ensuring that they are concluded /resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
• Provide all feedback in the best interest of the Volvo Trucks SA whether positive or negative in a professional manner.
• Facilitate and coordinate key account customer technical meetings using a standard pre-determined agenda.
• Schedule the key account meetings in advance for the upcoming year.
• Complete minutes from Key Customer meetings and share within 7 day to the necessary parties, ensuring that copies are available in a SharePoint.
• Track the completed minutes to ensure that the necessary actions with feedback has been taken by all parties.
• To provide the highest level of service to all customers.
• Monitor and ensure that correct levels of Aftersales support is provided to the key customers.
• To contribute and be involved with scheduled customer meetings regionally wherever and whenever necessary in order to present a unified Volvo Offer to the customers.
• Advise and provide guidance to customer on systems (e.g. Volvo Connect, Services) and processes (e.g. VOSP).
• Participate in the monthly Dealer Quality Meetings (DQM).
• Support the truck sales organisation where necessary.
• Participate in seminars/meetings when required.
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering diploma or similar business degree/ Related Technical Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience preferably from within a commercial vehicle environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills – including the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of management and colleagues.
• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Personal drive, service minded with a high learning ability.
• Proficient business decision-making, problem solving and analyzing skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a multi-cultural working environment.
• Heavy duty truck customer experience.
• Work in accordance with the Volvo Group processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Group Values.
• Work well under pressure and manage setbacks.
• Adapting and responding to change
• Good business acumen and understanding of financial management.
• Good understanding and implementation of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level.
• Solid experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, Zoho CRM or HubSpot) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel).
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date: 27 August 2025.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The role of Technical Customer Support Manager (TCSM) will be to manage key customer technical discussions related to customer satisfaction.

This position will be a pivotal point of contact for key customers as determined by Volvo Trucks SA to ensure strengthened relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders. The TCSM will implement processes, monitor data and provide reports linked to the customers vehicles and the technical and quality issues related to it and limited to.

Reporting: The role will report directly to the Senior Manager Technical & Warranty.

Job Objectives:

• Act as a liaison between the Volvo Trucks SA (Servicemarket & Retail) and the Key Customers.
• Providing solutions for the customer that will improve the customer experience and build long term relationships with the customer.
• Facilitate and expedite technical queries as determined by the customer to the relevant Dealers or Departmental Managers.
• Continuous Customer Relationship management with regular face to face visits and where necessary with the use of online meetings.
• To keep the CRM tool monitoring tool up to date related to the technical aspects of the relationship.
• Analysing and distributing customer queries to the relevant departmental Manager’s for resolution and ensuring that they are concluded /resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
• Provide all feedback in the best interest of the Volvo Trucks SA whether positive or negative in a professional manner.
• Facilitate and coordinate key account customer technical meetings using a standard pre-determined agenda.
• Schedule the key account meetings in advance for the upcoming year.
• Complete minutes from Key Customer meetings and share within 7 day to the necessary parties, ensuring that copies are available in a SharePoint.
• Track the completed minutes to ensure that the necessary actions with feedback has been taken by all parties.
• To provide the highest level of service to all customers.
• Monitor and ensure that correct levels of Aftersales support is provided to the key customers.
• To contribute and be involved with scheduled customer meetings regionally wherever and whenever necessary in order to present a unified Volvo Offer to the customers.
• Advise and provide guidance to customer on systems (e.g. Volvo Connect, Services) and processes (e.g. VOSP).
• Participate in the monthly Dealer Quality Meetings (DQM).
• Support the truck sales organisation where necessary.
• Participate in seminars/meetings when required.
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering diploma or similar business degree/ Related Technical Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience preferably from within a commercial vehicle environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills – including the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of management and colleagues.
• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Personal drive, service minded with a high learning ability.
• Proficient business decision-making, problem solving and analyzing skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a multi-cultural working environment.
• Heavy duty truck customer experience.
• Work in accordance with the Volvo Group processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Group Values.
• Work well under pressure and manage setbacks.
• Adapting and responding to change
• Good business acumen and understanding of financial management.
• Good understanding and implementation of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level.
• Solid experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, Zoho CRM or HubSpot) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel).
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date: 27 August 2025.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The role of Technical Customer Support Manager (TCSM) will be to manage key customer technical discussions related to customer satisfaction.

This position will be a pivotal point of contact for key customers as determined by Volvo Trucks SA to ensure strengthened relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders. The TCSM will implement processes, monitor data and provide reports linked to the customers vehicles and the technical and quality issues related to it and limited to.

Reporting : The role will report directly to the Senior Manager Technical & Warranty.

Job Objectives :

• Act as a liaison between the Volvo Trucks SA (Servicemarket & Retail) and the Key Customers.
• Providing solutions for the customer that will improve the customer experience and build long term relationships with the customer.
• Facilitate and expedite technical queries as determined by the customer to the relevant Dealers or Departmental Managers.
• Continuous Customer Relationship management with regular face to face visits and where necessary with the use of online meetings.
• To keep the CRM tool monitoring tool up to date related to the technical aspects of the relationship.
• Analysing and distributing customer queries to the relevant departmental Manager’s for resolution and ensuring that they are concluded / resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
• Provide all feedback in the best interest of the Volvo Trucks SA whether positive or negative in a professional manner.
• Facilitate and coordinate key account customer technical meetings using a standard pre-determined agenda.
• Schedule the key account meetings in advance for the upcoming year.
• Complete minutes from Key Customer meetings and share within 7 day to the necessary parties, ensuring that copies are available in a SharePoint.
• Track the completed minutes to ensure that the necessary actions with feedback has been taken by all parties.
• To provide the highest level of service to all customers.
• Monitor and ensure that correct levels of Aftersales support is provided to the key customers.
• To contribute and be involved with scheduled customer meetings regionally wherever and whenever necessary in order to present a unified Volvo Offer to the customers.
• Advise and provide guidance to customer on systems (e.g. Volvo Connect, Services) and processes (e.g. VOSP).
• Participate in the monthly Dealer Quality Meetings (DQM).
• Support the truck sales organisation where necessary.
• Participate in seminars / meetings when required.
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring :

Qualification & Job Experience :

Key Competencies

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date : 27 August 2025.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The role of Technical Customer Support Manager (TCSM) will be to manage key customer technical discussions related to customer satisfaction.

This position will be a pivotal point of contact for key customers as determined by Volvo Trucks SA to ensure strengthened relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders. The TCSM will implement processes, monitor data and provide reports linked to the customers vehicles and the technical and quality issues related to it and limited to.

Reporting: The role will report directly to the Senior Manager Technical & Warranty.

Job Objectives:

• Act as a liaison between the Volvo Trucks SA (Servicemarket & Retail) and the Key Customers.
• Providing solutions for the customer that will improve the customer experience and build long term relationships with the customer.
• Facilitate and expedite technical queries as determined by the customer to the relevant Dealers or Departmental Managers.
• Continuous Customer Relationship management with regular face to face visits and where necessary with the use of online meetings.
• To keep the CRM tool monitoring tool up to date related to the technical aspects of the relationship.
• Analysing and distributing customer queries to the relevant departmental Manager’s for resolution and ensuring that they are concluded /resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
• Provide all feedback in the best interest of the Volvo Trucks SA whether positive or negative in a professional manner.
• Facilitate and coordinate key account customer technical meetings using a standard pre-determined agenda.
• Schedule the key account meetings in advance for the upcoming year.
• Complete minutes from Key Customer meetings and share within 7 day to the necessary parties, ensuring that copies are available in a SharePoint.
• Track the completed minutes to ensure that the necessary actions with feedback has been taken by all parties.
• To provide the highest level of service to all customers.
• Monitor and ensure that correct levels of Aftersales support is provided to the key customers.
• To contribute and be involved with scheduled customer meetings regionally wherever and whenever necessary in order to present a unified Volvo Offer to the customers.
• Advise and provide guidance to customer on systems (e.g. Volvo Connect, Services) and processes (e.g. VOSP).
• Participate in the monthly Dealer Quality Meetings (DQM).
• Support the truck sales organisation where necessary.
• Participate in seminars/meetings when required.
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering diploma or similar business degree/ Related Technical Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience preferably from within a commercial vehicle environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills – including the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of management and colleagues.
• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Personal drive, service minded with a high learning ability.
• Proficient business decision-making, problem solving and analyzing skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a multi-cultural working environment.
• Heavy duty truck customer experience.
• Work in accordance with the Volvo Group processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Group Values.
• Work well under pressure and manage setbacks.
• Adapting and responding to change
• Good business acumen and understanding of financial management.
• Good understanding and implementation of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level.
• Solid experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, Zoho CRM or HubSpot) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel).
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date: 27 August 2025.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Offering standout service is the cornerstone of our brand, which is why every Jonsson Workwear customer is served brilliantly, always. We go to great lengths to ensure every encounter with our brand is exceptional, and that each customer's needs are met.

To look after each of our customers and ensure they are connected with the workwear best suited to their requirements, they are assisted by our Customer Support. These individuals play a key role in understanding and adapting to our customers' exact needs, ensuring they are met with the efficiency and brilliance that best reflects our brand.

To keep exceeding our customers' varied needs, our Heidelberg store seeks a driven, highly professional and customer-obsessed individual to join our team. As our in-store point of contact, you are presentable, well-spoken and professional, always prepared to go to great lengths to wow our customers, ensuring they are served with authentic consideration, charisma and obsession.

The individual best suited to this role will be required to:

• Provide in-store exceptional customer service.
• Create new customer connections while strengthening existing partnerships to better understand each customer's requirements.
• Utilise your product knowledge to suggest solutions that meet and surpass customer's needs.
• Display the communication and interpersonal skills needed to effectively engage with customers and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ensure a smooth experience for customers, from recommending workwear solutions to processing their requests.
• Carry out all required tasks efficiently, maintaining accuracy with urgency.
• Follow up, follow through and fulfil your commitments, always.
  
  

The Customer Support is responsible for the champion of owner’s relationship with the assigned portfolio.

Responsible for assisting daily administrative tasks by providing constant updates to Account Executives on both daily and urgent tasks. Coordinating with different departments including Design, Maintenance, Finance, listing and guest experience team to provide updated information and follow-ups.

Key Responsibilities:

● Be an owner advocate.

● Building relationships with property owners, through active communications regarding their investment performance, regulatory, policy, and operational changes.

● Ensure all communications related to assigned portfolio/market is responded within a timely fashion

o Phone calls: Answer within 3 phone rings or 2 minutes for any missed calls during business hours.

o Emails, Text, WhatsApp, WeChat: Respond within 5 minutes during working hours (9am - 9pm EST) or 12 hours outside of working hours.

o Internal communications: actively monitoring Slack & Internal Emails to respond within

▪ 2 minutes for urgent items

▪ 30 minutes for non-urgent items

▪ During the first 1 hour of the next scheduled shift for non-urgent items communicated outside office hours.

● Coordinate and follow-up on various day-to-day tasks including owner stays, quotes approvals, onboarding, and P&L reports.

● Proficient on various project management and online tools (eg. Clickup, Google Workspace, Breezeway etc.) and maintain client database (CRM) to ensure all information is correct and up to date.

● Collaborate with other departments to address owner requests and achieve the highest level of satisfaction.

● Cultivate trust and personal connections with owners to further understand their needs and identify opportunities.

● Manage and develop performance of direct reports.

● Actively communicate with internal team members and cultivate resources to support owner success.

● Respond to communications from current and prospective clients to develop strong, personal rapport and resolve concerns.

● Manage client-related tasks in our project management tool, ensuring timely progress and prioritization of pending tasks.

● Stay aware of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities.

● Provide creative insights and solutions to address client/organizational challenges.

● Perform additional duties as assigned.

OH&S:

● Actively participate and contribute with the improvement of company procedures and processes.

● Follow all procedures and guidelines and applicable law and regulations.

● Promote a professional and cooperative working environment, based on mutual respect and trust.

● Promote safe behaviour in the workplace.

Jem City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Jem City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Lead a sharp, dedicated team and reimagine how customer support works in an AI-native company.

Jem is searching for a Customer Support Manager who can rethink what great support looks like and make it happen fast. You’ll lead a high-performing team, build automation into the way we work, and ensure every interaction (across calls, WhatsApp, and email) leaves customers feeling heard, valued, and supported.

Jem is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing startups, redefining HR, payroll, and benefits for deskless teams. Backed by top investors, we’re on a mission to give frontline workers access, dignity, and control over their working lives. We’re proudly AI-first, building smarter processes and automations to work faster, scale better, and have a bigger impact.

You’ll lead a team of six brilliant Jems across two functions. The Customer Support team includes a Customer Support Lead, two Customer Support Coordinators, and a Technical Solutions Manager. The Customer Data team includes a Customer Data Lead and one Customer Support Coordinator. You’ll report to our Head of Customer, Nonsuku, and collaborate with team members in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.

You’ll lead, coach, and grow a high-performing support team while building a culture that reflects Jem’s core principles: people matter, take ownership, and find solutions through AI and customer obsession. You’ll run daily stand-ups, regular check-ins, and performance reviews to keep the team aligned, motivated, and delivering at a high standard.

Operations & Quality

You’ll oversee daily operations across calls, WhatsApp, and email, managing SLAs for response and resolution times, staffing, and shift coverage. Every interaction should be professional, empathetic, and accurate, and you’ll monitor tone and sentiment through Freshworks to ensure quality stays high.

You’ll identify high-volume or repeat queries and design automation to reduce manual work. Working closely with Product and Engineering, you’ll improve self-service, implement smart routing, and test, refine, and optimise bot flows and automation rules to make support faster and more efficient.

You’ll act as the voice of the customer, capturing and routing feedback to the right teams. You’ll escalate edge cases with clear documentation, follow up after resolution, and track CSAT and NPS trends - turning insights into actions that improve satisfaction.

You’ll keep documentation clear and current, including escalation paths, shift handovers, and contact handling guides. Monthly reports on ticket volumes, channel mix, resolution times, and satisfaction trends will help you refine support strategy and plan resources effectively.

You’ll create training materials, lead onboarding for new hires, and keep the team updated on new features, tools, and workflows. Regular knowledge-sharing sessions will help continuously upskill the team and maintain a high standard of service.

3 to 5 years in customer support, including at least 1–2 years leading a team.

Experience with calls, WhatsApp, and email support, ideally via Freshworks or similar.

Skilled in SLA management, performance tracking, and escalations.

Strong automation mindset: templates, workflows, and contact deflection.Excellent coaching, communication, and feedback skills.

Confident using data to make operational decisions.

Continuous Learning: You’ll help shape how we build AI into our processes and automations, solving real problems for real people. We move fast, try new things, and share what we learn along the way.

Career Growth: Big ownership, visible impact, and the chance to grow with one of SA’s fastest-scaling startups.

Hybrid Work Culture: We have offices in Cape Town & Johannesburg, but we’d like someone based in our Johannesburg office (Glenadrienne, Sandton) at least three days a week.

Competitive Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and 22 days of annual leave.

We aim to move candidates through our interview process in no more than 10 working days. For this role, there are five steps:

CV Application & Video: Submit your CV, answer some questions, and record a short video answering a specific question so we can get to know you beyond your CV.

Technical Assessment: A 72-hour take-home task to understand how you think through problems and get a high-level view of your AI, automation, and leadership skills in the support space. (It won’t take you more than 1–2 hours to complete.)

Technical Interview: A 30-minute conversation with Nonsuku, your potential manager. She’ll explore your background in customer support, ask some technical questions, and give you the chance to ask your own.

In-Person Workshop: A collaborative session in our Johannesburg office with some of our team members. You’ll see our space, meet the team, and work through real scenarios so we can understand your teamwork, problem-solving, and collaboration style.

Founder Interview: A 45-minute session with Caroline van der Merwe, our co-founder and COO, to explore team fit and culture alignment.

Quick note on our process: We use AI alongside human reviewers to help us review applications quickly and fairly, but every decision to move forward is made by a real person. We’ll always communicate with you, even if the outcome is regret at any stage. “People matter” is one of our core principles, and we work hard to make sure that’s reflected in your hiring experience.

If you’re excited to shape the future of work, build smarter processes, and help support and develop the special team we have serving our customers at Jem, please apply below.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Customer Service

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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

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

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

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