317 Technical Assistance jobs in South Africa

What being part of the Sigma Family means for you:

What being a part of the Sigma Family means for you

Career development and opportunities to apply for internal promotions following your probationary period.

15 days holiday, with additional days accrued the longer you have been a part of the Sigma Family.

Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with marvelous prizes.

• Resources such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you when life might not be going quite as you expected.

R1600 bonus for each friend that you refer to join the Sigma Family who passes probation.

Receive a tree in the Sigma Forest when you pass probation. This will allow you to review how your tree is reducing your carbon footprint.

Discounted optional Medical Insurance.

Free and convenient transport options to make travelling a breeze.

Join communities and collaborate with your colleagues on our internal Social Media platform.

The opportunity to be a part of an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace – all amazing people are welcome in the Sigma Family.

A bit more about the Opportunity.:

What Your Day-to-Day will Look Like:

You will be based in the vibrant town of Paarl, our offices offer an exciting opportunity for you to excel in a dynamic environment. This campaign focuses on both inbound and outbound collections, managing various back-office tasks, and handling general inquiries. As a key team member, you will respond to all calls with professionalism, courtesy, and friendliness, adhering closely to campaign guidelines, scripts, and systems.Efficiency is paramount as you manage customer contacts, consistently meeting or exceeding company expectations. Reporting directly to a Team Manager who began their journey as an advisor, you'll benefit from their firsthand experience and dedicated support. Your role will involve striving towards diverse Key Performance Indicators, ensuring both individual and team targets are achieved.If you're ready to thrive in a role that values initiative, teamwork, and commitment to customer satisfaction, this is the ideal opportunity for you. Join us in Paarl and contribute to our success story today

What amazing People will bring to the role:

What Amazing People Will Bring to the Role:

Join our dynamic team if you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service With a Matric certificate and valuable experience in a BPO/UK call centre environment, your proficiency in English is top-notch. You're forward-thinking, always striving for excellence, and derive satisfaction from helping others with their challenges. Your outstanding listening skills, clear communication, and empathy make you adept at resolving customer queries and disputes confidently.

You thrive on embracing change and excel both independently and as a team player. Working towards KPIs motivates you, and you eagerly seek feedback to continually improve. Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching ensure your success and growth throughout your career.

While we value your existing skills, we're more interested in your eagerness to learn and your drive to excel. If you're ready to shine and possess the attributes we're looking for, this is the perfect place for you to thrive

About us

The Created is a rapidly growing South African online jewellery company with a strong social media presence. We specialise in high-quality, waterproof, and tarnish-resistant pieces for everyday wear.

We operate across B2C, B2B, corporate gifting, and events.

Founded by Marlise, a qualified accountant who started the business while completing her articles, The Created began as a side hustle in a single garage. Today, it has grown into a full-time venture with a dedicated team of full-time employees and a warehouse in Stellenbosch.

We are driven by excellence in customer service, operational efficiency, and a people-first culture.

Rooted in Christian values, The Created is committed to building a business that reflects integrity, stewardship, and care - for our customers, our team, and our partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service via email, Instagram DMs, and WhatsApp Business

• Receive and process online orders

• Pack, ship, and perform quality control on products

• Assist with general admin tasks and day-to-day responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills

• Computer literacy

• Excellent organisational skills

• Experience in customer service and/or Shopify would be beneficial

Personality / Culture Fit

• Positive, "yes" mentality

• Team player

• Strong alignment with Christian values

We are rapidly growing and in the process of building and improving our systems. You will have the opportunity to play an active role in shaping how things are done. This is a dynamic position, with responsibilities that can change from week to week, so adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to grow with the business are essential.

Compensation

Market-related salary.

How to Apply

Contact Marlise at or send your CV to

Company Description

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK's designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers' analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of services and products, in line with our vision of science for a safer world

Job Description

Job Description

Customer Service & Sales Executive (6-Month Contract):

We're on the lookout for a motivated, fast-learning professional with a proactive attitude and a strong customer focus to join our vibrant Customer Service team. This is a 6-month contract role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enjoys juggling multiple tasks, and is passionate about delivering outstanding service.

If that sounds like you, we'd be excited to connect

As a Customer Service & Sales Executive, you'll be the primary point of contact between LGC and our valued customers. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth operations and outstanding service delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• Order Management:

Efficiently and accurately process customer orders.

• Customer Support:

Respond to customer inquiries with professionalism and clarity.

• Cross-Team Collaboration:

Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, and clients to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Service Excellence:

Uphold and enhance LGC's reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• To ensure that all methods of communication with internal and external contacts are handled with the utmost professionalism to project the high-quality image and standards provided by LGC.
• Ensure weekly follow-up on all customer quotations to maintain engagement and drive conversions
• To ensure that all customer orders received are entered correctly into the Pastel/ERP system on the day of receipt or within agreed timescales for order type and that the customer receives an email notification on release of the order.
• To provide help and advice to customers regarding their orders and ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery targets are and customers informed of any delays in advance.
• To improve back-order management and up-dates to customers by monitoring and chasing Shipments and or suppliers on product delays.
• Communicating courteously with customers by telephone, email and Sales Force ensuring queries outside the remit of order entry.
• To be responsible for the daily management of Sales Force Cases ensuring tasks are dealt with and or raised to ensure response times are within agreed critical metric timescales.
• To register customer complaints by logging into the Service Cloud (or local) Complaint System and ensure the important metrics reporting is maintained, and issues raisedd to the Manager.
• To communicate closely with field sales personnel to ensure they are kept in the loop with matters arising regarding their customers and to provide customer feedback.
• Taking ownership of exceeding customer expectations based on customer needs

Qualifications

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and energetic individual with a strong foundation in both customer service and the scientific field. The ideal candidate will bring a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure. If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and take pride in creating positive customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Key skills & experience:

• Previous experience in a sales support or customer service environment
• Experience with order entry, and working with ERP/CRM systems. Pastel and Sales Force experience will be beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Thrives in high-pressure environments, maintaining focus and efficiency to meet deadlines and deliver quality results
• Proficient in handling high-pressure situations with efficiency and composure
• Strong IT skills: MS Office, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, SAGE, or Pastel
• Experience using Service Cloud/Sales Force or similar CRM tools

Essential:

• Valid Driver's License and own transport
• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of meaningful tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are appreciated for their performance, quality, and range.

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website

#scienceforasaferworld

Hiring: Customer Service & Admin (Bilingual) — Helderberg Basin

Own the switchboard. Drive orders. Orchestrate events.

You'll:

• Capture same-day orders (zero errors)

• Invoice within 30 mins of confirmation

• Route calls in <10s & log every lead

• Coordinate trade shows/reseller days

Must-haves:

• English & Afrikaans
• Helderberg-based

• Fast, accurate admin & pro phone manner

• CRM/invoicing/Sheets confidence
• Driver's licence & transport

Nice-to-haves:
4x4/overlanding passion; event experience

To Apply (no generic CVs)

: Please use the below link for more details on how to apply.
Applications will only be considered when the instructions have been followed.

We at Assist World are looking for a highly motivated
Virtual Assistant (VA)
on behalf of client, who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be comfortable using AI tools and demonstrate initiative in solving problems and improving processes.

This role begins as a
2-month contract
with the opportunity to transition into a longer-term engagement on a month-to-month basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer service inquiries with professionalism and empathy across email and other communication channels.
• Support daily operational tasks, ensuring smooth coordination between teams and stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain inboxes, respond to messages, and flag priority communications.
• Utilize AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to draft, proofread and optimize responses, processes, and documents.
• Assist in developing streamlined processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Provide ad hoc support on special projects as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 3 -5 years experience as a Virtual Assistant, Customer Support Specialist or similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and use AI tools, CRMs, and productivity platforms.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Independent, proactive, and solution-driven mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a startup environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in health tech or startup environments.
• Familiarity with project management or customer support platforms.
• Creative problem-solving and process improvement mindset.

Overview

We are seeking highly motivated Customer Service & Sales Specialists with proven experience in both delivering exceptional client support and driving sales results. This is a fast-paced, performance-driven environment where your communication skills, professionalism, and ability to connect with customers will directly impact success.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement

• Handle inbound and outbound calls with professionalism, confidence, and energy.
• Drive sales performance by identifying opportunities, upselling, and closing with impact.
• Improve client service experience, create engaged clients, and facilitate organic growth
• Deliver outstanding customer service by addressing client needs, resolving concerns, and ensuring a positive customer journey.
• Ensure follow up and follow through on all client queries
• Identify any potential errors or obstacles that may arise which might impact client experience,
• Display leadership through your actions by accepting responsibility for daily deliverables and ensuring turnaround times are achieved.
• Maintain forward thinking and proactiveness by taking ownership of every interaction with the client and managing the clients queries from end-to-end
• Lead Management: Handle new case leads from sources such as social media and word-of-mouth.
• Case Creation: Create new case files by capturing essential client details, including name, phone number, and email.
• Client Communication: Manage initial calls through an automated dialer system, ensuring all interactions are professional and timely.
• Scripted Communication: Read the Welcome Script to clients who are interested in proceeding with case creation.
• Consistently achieve performance targets for both quality and sales metrics.
• Work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating personal accountability for results.

Client Verification

• Information Gathering: Collect additional client data on medical conditions, addresses, and financial background
• Agreement Management: Send agreements to clients via crm, confirm receipt, and track signed agreements.
• Data Entry: Update communication logs with call outcomes, reasons for non-continuation, and any additional case details.
• Maintain accurate customer records and ensure compliance with all processes and policies.
• Case Disposition: Disposition calls appropriately based on the client's responses
• Special Cases Handling: Manage interactions for clients with sponsors or minors, ensuring all necessary data is collected and agreements are signed.
• Quality Assurance: Follow quality control measures to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures during client interactions and case creation.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with using automated dialers (e.g., Vicidial), customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and basic office software.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with the Welcome Team Lead and other departments to ensure the smooth handling of cases.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record in both customer service and sales environment
• Must have no less than 12 months customer service experience and 6 months sales experience
• Must be currently active on a dialer or have recent direct face-to-face customer engagement experience (retail, in-person sales, or service)
• Strong communication skills with a voice that sounds incredible over the phone—clear, confident, engaging, and persuasive
• Demonstrated drive, resilience, and hunger to achieve targets
• Ability to adapt quickly, handle objections, and maintain professionalism under pressure
• International customer service experience. (Advantageous)
• Ability to work shifts from 3pm - 3am

We want customer-first specialists who truly care about client needs, can handle conversations with confidence, and are willing to go the extra mile. Sales skills are an advantage, but your service quality, professionalism, and voice presence are what will make you stand out

Join Our Team

Are you passionate, driven, and ready to make an impact? We're looking for talented individuals to join our growing team

• Sales / Customer Service
• Outbound
• 1-2 Years in sales or customer service
• Target driven

Basic Salary + Commission

Let's build something amazing together

Forward cv to: -

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R7 500,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Remuneration: R12,600

Monthly bonus: R2,000

• after 3 month Probation:

Remuneration: R13,300

Monthly bonus: R3,400

The most important requirements for this role:

You must have and love a cat.

Be able to work 2 Sundays per month

Type faster than 35 wpm

At least one year's contact centre experience (or be a really impressive communicator if you don't have formal experience).

You must have a fast broadband connection with good upload and download speed.

You must be able to communicate effectively in English to customers from the UK.

You must love cats This is a role for someone who has a passion for customer service and a passion for cats.

About the company:

Our company is one of the leading premium cat food brands in the UK, renowned for our commitment to using real meat in our recipes. We pride ourselves on being the best and only meat-only premium cat food, dedicated to providing the highest quality nutrition for cats. Our mission is to ensure that every cat receives the best possible diet, and we are looking for purr-fectly passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to this goal.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about customer service and share our love for cats. The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in a contact centre environment, showcasing their ability to handle customer inquiries and provide exceptional service.

A cheerful personality and a pleasant, clear voice that makes customers feel welcome and valued.

Strong computer literacy, ensuring you can navigate various software and systems with ease.

Requirements:

To successfully perform the role of a home-based customer service representative, you will need:

A quiet office space at home, free from distractions, with a reliable fibre internet connection.

A laptop or desktop computer that meets our technical specifications.

Back-up power solutions to protect against load shedding, ensuring you can work uninterrupted.

If you're feline like this is the purr-fect role for you and you're ready to join a company that values both customer service and feline friends, please send your CV to outlining the 6 points under the most important requirements for this role above with the reference: CC15/09 in the title.

Location: Remote  (Outside US)

Hours: Full‑time, US time zone

Salary: $1,200 USD  per month

• Handle inbound/outbound calls, email, and SMS via RingCentral; log clean notes in the CRM.
• Pre‑qualify leads, schedule estimates/installs, and send confirmations/reminders.
• Support sales: prepare/follow up on estimates; coordinate with operations and vendors.
• Run light AR/AP in QuickBooks Online: invoices, payments, weekly basic reconciliations.
• Permits: submit, track, close; keep tidy digital records.
• Update orders/contracts
• Produce simple status and metric reports; keep files up to date in Google/Microsoft.

• 2+ years in Customer Service / Office Admin / AR‑AP.
• Hands‑on QuickBooks Online (invoices, payments, reconciliation).
• RingCentral/VoIP: queues, transfers, VM, SMS.
• Disciplined CRM usage (JobNimbus/HubSpot or similar): clean data, notes & follow‑ups.
• English B2+ (spoken/written). Spanish fluent/advanced.
• Full‑time availability in US business hours.
• Professional remote setup: ≥ 50 Mbps internet, modern PC, (ideally) dual monitors, quality headset.

• Permit workflows
• Inventory experience
• Background in construction, home services, or franchises.
• Intermediate Google Sheets/Excel.

• Stable, long‑term role in a growing franchise network.
• Training on systems and processes; real impact on customer experience.
• Collaborative, service‑driven culture. Competitive compensation.