415 Service Consultant jobs in South Africa

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Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in South Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding, and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

A position has become available for a Service Consultant who will be based in the Broker Services South, region at the Bellville office.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Relationship Managers and is responsible for delivering quality service to customers, who could be either internal or external to Santam (including brokers, customers, partners and suppliers). The successful incumbent will provide support to address customer needs, concerns, and issues.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Prepare basic reports and statistics based on risk analysis.
2. Communicate with internal stakeholders to provide information, feedback and follow through on queries and/or instructions.
3. Address unusual and non-standard customer issues including underwriting and commercial related queries.
4. Task related decision making within set policies and procedures.
5. Research to assist in addressing non-standard underwriting issues.
6. Update RM reports.
7. Create client profiles for identified risks.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Grade 12.
2. FAIS compliance (120 credits) preferred.
3. RE 5.
4. At least 2 years within the short term insurance industry essential.
5. At least 1 year Commercial Lines experience.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Familiar with Excel, Word (basic), Qlikview, Intranet and Internet.
2. Understanding and knowledge of Santam process.
3. Understanding of all relevant customer support systems and processes related to all products.
4. Analytical thinking.
5. Information seeking.
6. Drive for results.
7. Flexibility.
8. Initiative.
9. Emotional self-control.
10. Self-confidence.
11. Teamwork and cooperation.

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society.

Our client is seeking a Customer Service Consultant for their team in Cape Town North.

Location: Cape Town Northern Suburbs

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• At least 2 years’ experience in a call centre/customer support environment
• Computer literate – MS Outlook, Excel, Word & Internet
• Professional communication skills in both Afrikaans and English
• Formal business writing skills
• Own reliable transport and preferably reside in the Northern Suburbs

About:

• Strong administration, organising, problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm, objective and self-controlled under pressure
• Provide professional and exceptional support to both internal and external customers
• Advise and educate customers on the company procedures for different product models
• Handle monthly account queries via telephone, WhatsApp chatbot and company ticketing system
• Create, assign, escalate, follow up and resolve tickets
• Build positive relationships with customers and collaborate with team members to ensure top-tier service
• Perform administrative duties such as follow-up of failed communications, updating customer profiles, and reporting
• Send bulk emails and SMS to customers

Salary: R15,000 per month

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How to Apply: via our website

Customer Service consultant within the petroleum industry responsible for inbound customer care and client resolution. You will be required to build and maintain customer relationships through the facilitation of order fulfilment and query resolution via non face-to-face communication channels.

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

• Servicing all key stakeholders telephonically and via other servicing channels as required until the query has been resolved.
• Servicing our members in a customer-centric way to ensure that we live by our service principles.
• Investigating, facilitating and resolving non-conformance customer issues and providing an advisory service to customers with regards to delays in the supply chain.
• Maintaining the customer relationship database and logging call details as per procedure in order to address queries.
• Achieving and exceeding key performance metrics relating to service delivery.

Working hours: The contact center operates on a 24/7 basis and shifts are rotational.

This is predominantly an office-based position in the CBD, Cape Town; however, we may offer a hybrid working solution. This position requires a candidate residing in Cape Town, fully Covid-19 vaccinated as per Policy, a high caliber track record of customer service, and availability for the assessments and interview process.

Competencies and Skills required:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Presenting and communicating information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analyzing, writing, and reporting.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• Working with people.
• Following instructions and procedures.
• Time management.

Education and experience required:

• Preferred: Minimum of 6 months working experience in a contact center environment in Customer Service or Sales.
• Matric (Compulsory).
• The Business Writing Skill (Advantageous).
• Clear Credit & Criminal Record.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Available immediately / 2 weeks notice.
• Fiber at home compulsory to accommodate potentially working from home when required.

Salary: R 9500 PER MONTH

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Computer Consulting, Customer Services

Our Cape Town branch based in Airport City is looking for a Customer Service Consultant.

Job specifications:

1. Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience
2. Prior experience in logistics or transportation may be preferred or required
3. Able to communicate in a professional manner telephonically and have proper email etiquette.
4. Active listening while remaining calm.
5. Must be a team player.
6. Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment.
7. Computer literate (Proficient in Microsoft Office)
8. Proficiency in English.
9. Have own transport.
10. Grade 12 certificate.
11. Excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills

Are you passionate about people and driven by results? Our Client in Montague Gardens requires a confident, customer-focused individual who will engage with customers, understand their needs, and provide the best solutions!

Excellent opportunity for a team player to manage clients and incoming orders.

Requirements:

• Matric, relevant qualification advantageous
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills
• Self-driven with initiative, deadline driven, excellent planning & organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands and conditions
• High attention to detail, enthusiastic and committed
• Experience within the Warehouse and Retail industry
• Experience working with electrical equipment and tools
• Understanding of sales performance metrics

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external customer inquiries.
• Process orders, track shipments, and resolve any logistical issues.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and support teams to ensure seamless customer service.
• Maintain and update customer records in the CRM system.
• Handle complaints and escalate issues to the appropriate department when necessary.
• Provide product/service information and assist with troubleshooting.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and suggest improvements to internal processes.
• Support the sales team with administrative tasks and follow-ups.
• Assisting with quarterly stock takes
• Follow up on sales quotes weekly
• Maintain accurate records of all follow ups made with customers with feedback to management
• Updating product knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participation in the on-the-job training opportunities

Our Johannesburg branch based in Kempton Park is looking for a Customer Service Consultant.

Job specifications:

1. Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience
2. Prior experience in logistics or transportation may be preferred or required
3. Able to communicate in a professional manner telephonically and have proper email etiquette.
4. Active listening while remaining calm.
5. Must be a team player.
6. Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment.
7. Computer literate (Proficient in Microsoft Office)
8. Proficiency in English.
9. Have own transport.
10. Grade 12 certificate.
11. Excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills

At xneelo, it starts with purpose. We’re business enablers offering a hosting service for our customers to create and transact online. We spend each day working hard to retain the trust of our customers. Inspired by our brand promise ‘trusted in hosting’, we deliver a web hosting service that is reliable and consistent, focusing on infrastructure stability, good value and consistent service delivery.

We are looking for Customer Service Consultants for our Durbanville office . In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring that each customer's query is resolved to the highest quality. Whether it's domain names, ordering, customer accounts, or billing administration, you'll engage with customers through chat, telephone, or email, ensuring they are fully satisfied with the assistance they receive.

As a member of our self-organising team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and autonomous environment that prioritises quality. Our flat organisational structure encourages career growth, supported by a culture of mentorship and coaching. You'll receive comprehensive onboarding and structured training to ensure you're fully equipped for success.

Daily responsibilities would include:

• Providing efficient support and recommendations to customers regarding web hosting and billing-related queries to enhance their overall experience;

• Collaborating with the team to optimise processes and creatively solve problems;

• Observing and enhancing the tools necessary for the efficient execution of your responsibilities;

• Providing mentorship and coaching to fellow team members, contributing to their growth;

• Taking ownership as a key stakeholder for the Customer Support Team, ensuring alignment and excellence;

• Skillfully troubleshooting a variety of web hosting functionalities, including websites, email, and DNS;

• Empowering customers by educating them on utilising our self-help guides efficiently.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates a passionate belief in the value of Customer Service to the business through principles and past actions/achievements;

• Communicates with insight and understanding, concisely and clearly;

• Is consistently patient, empathetic, amicable and responsive in dealing with all people;

• Demonstrates consistent administrative efficiency and accuracy; and

• Is tenacious in pursuing constructive relationship outcomes.

Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in:

• Communication: Written and spoken English;

• Listening and comprehension;

• Convey understanding of concepts, principles and procedures;

• Administrative skills, attention to detail and troubleshooting;

• Problem-solving: the ability to analyse customer issues, identify root causes, and propose appropriate solutions. This involves being resourceful,resilient, creative, and proactive in resolving customer queries.

• Time Management: effectively managing tasks and workload by priority;

• Adaptability: Flexible and open to change, and able to adjust approach based on customer needs or evolving circumstances.

• Technical Aptitude: Comfortable in using technology and have the ability to troubleshoot. Understanding technical and business concepts at a high level.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A matric pass or equivalent is essential.

• Minimum of two years experience in a customer-service/ customer-support environment.

What to expect:

• Starting salary bracket: R16 000 - R19 000 commensurate with experience.

• Shift work

• Provide support to internal and external customers.
• Advise customers on the company procedures for the billing models.
• Handling monthly account and e-wallet queries via phone, WhatsApp and a ticketing system.
• Create, assign, escalate, follow up and resolving of tickets.
• Building relationships with customers and collaborating with the team.
• General administrative duties including follow ups of failed communication, updating customer profiles and reporting.
• Sending bulk emails and SMSs to customers.

• At least 2 years relevant experience.
• Matric certificate.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Excellent client service skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to minimise escalations and further queries.
• Drivers License.
• Deadline driven.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Computer literate.
• The ability to work under pressure.