Customer Care Consultant (Retail Bank) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Customer Service & Call Centre
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Job Description

A good call centre job in Durban Central gives you training, shifts you can plan around and room to move up. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Durban Central. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

  • Reply to emails and live chats within the service-level window.
  • Verify caller identity before sharing any account details, as POPIA requires.
  • Log every interaction and outcome in the CRM before taking the next call.
  • Meet daily targets for average handle time, quality score and first-call resolution.
  • Answer inbound calls within target and greet callers using the approved script.
  • Handle callers with UK, US or Australian accents and time zones.

Must-haves

  • Matric with a pass in English
  • Open to rotating shifts, including nights and weekends for offshore campaigns
  • Clear, neutral spoken English and good typing speed (around 30 wpm)
  • You stay calm when a caller is angry

Extra points for

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

What you get

  • Medical aid option after probation
  • Paid training for 2 to 4 weeks before you go live
  • Company transport home after night shifts

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): proof of residence for the background check plus certified copy of your matric certificate.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 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.
  • 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
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience2+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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