Call Centre Agent (Night Shift, US Market)

How2Apply Talent Network
Somerset West, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Customer Service & Call Centre
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Job Description

A good call centre job in Somerset West gives you training, shifts you can plan around and room to move up. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

  • Escalate complex complaints to a team leader with clear case notes.
  • Answer inbound calls within target and greet callers using the approved script.
  • Reply to emails and live chats within the service-level window.
  • Verify caller identity before sharing any account details, as POPIA requires.
  • Troubleshoot routers, fibre connections and app logins step by step.
  • Process address changes, refunds and cancellations on the billing system.
  • Meet daily targets for average handle time, quality score and first-call resolution.

What you need

  • Matric with a pass in English
  • You stay calm when a caller is angry
  • Able to pass a voice and accent assessment
  • Clear, neutral spoken English and good typing speed (around 30 wpm)
  • Basic computer skills: Windows, email and working across a few screens

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

  • Company transport home after night shifts
  • Clear promotion path to team leader or quality assessor
  • Monthly performance bonus linked to quality and attendance
  • Medical aid option after probation

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your matric certificate 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. 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 Somerset West.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Take the online assessment in a quiet room with a headset; most BPOs screen out candidates on background noise.
  • Practise answering "Tell me about a time you helped an unhappy customer" out loud before the voice interview.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSomerset West, Western Cape
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
ExperienceEntry level
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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