Call Centre Agent (Night Shift, US Market) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Customer Service & Call Centre
R6 500 – R10 000/month
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Job Description

Customers phone this telecoms support centre in Durban Central when something has gone wrong, and your job is to put it right. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

  • Process address changes, refunds and cancellations on the billing system.
  • Verify caller identity before sharing any account details, as POPIA requires.
  • Meet daily targets for average handle time, quality score and first-call resolution.
  • Escalate complex complaints to a team leader with clear case notes.
  • Reply to emails and live chats within the service-level window.
  • Log every interaction and outcome in the CRM before taking the next call.

You'll need

  • No criminal record, as most clients run a background check
  • Basic computer skills: Windows, email and working across a few screens
  • Able to pass a voice and accent assessment
  • You stay calm when a caller is angry
  • Clear, neutral spoken English and good typing speed (around 30 wpm)

Extra points for

  • Previous contact centre or retail customer service experience
  • A second language, especially Afrikaans, isiZulu or Portuguese
  • Technical know-how on Wi-Fi, fibre or smartphones

What's in it for you

  • Paid training for 2 to 4 weeks before you go live
  • Medical aid option after probation
  • Clear promotion path to team leader or quality assessor
  • Company transport home after night shifts

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID plus a CV with a working cellphone number and email address.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Put any shift work (retail, restaurant, security) on your CV; recruiters want proof you turn up for rotating hours.
  • Take the online assessment in a quiet room with a headset; most BPOs screen out candidates on background noise.

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Job details
SalaryR6 500 – R10 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
ExperienceEntry level
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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