Call Centre Agent (Night Shift, US Market)

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Customer Service & Call Centre
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Job Description

Customers phone this online retail help desk in Durban Central when something has gone wrong, and your job is to put it right. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Troubleshoot routers, fibre connections and app logins step by step.
  • Follow up on open tickets and phone customers back when promised.
  • Handle callers with UK, US or Australian accents and time zones.
  • Verify caller identity before sharing any account details, as POPIA requires.
  • Log every interaction and outcome in the CRM before taking the next call.

Must-haves

  • You stay calm when a caller is angry
  • Basic computer skills: Windows, email and working across a few screens
  • Able to pass a voice and accent assessment
  • Matric with a pass in English
  • Open to rotating shifts, including nights and weekends for offshore campaigns

Extra points for

  • Technical know-how on Wi-Fi, fibre or smartphones
  • A Customer Service NQF Level 2 or 4 learnership certificate

On offer

  • Medical aid option after probation
  • Company transport home after night shifts
  • Paid training for 2 to 4 weeks before you go live
  • Monthly performance bonus linked to quality and attendance

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your matric certificate plus proof of residence for the background check.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Durban Central.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • Practise answering "Tell me about a time you helped an unhappy customer" out loud before the voice interview.
  • Put any shift work (retail, restaurant, security) on your CV; recruiters want proof you turn up for rotating hours.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience1+ years
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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