Customer Service Agent (Telco Support) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Epping, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Customer Service & Call Centre
R8 250 – R11 500/month
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Job Description

Customers phone this telecoms support centre in Epping when something has gone wrong, and your job is to put it right. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

  • Answer inbound calls within target and greet callers using the approved script.
  • Process address changes, refunds and cancellations on the billing system.
  • Escalate complex complaints to a team leader with clear case notes.
  • Reply to emails and live chats within the service-level window.
  • Troubleshoot routers, fibre connections and app logins step by step.
  • Log every interaction and outcome in the CRM before taking the next call.
  • Attend team huddles and weekly coaching sessions on call recordings.

What you need

  • You stay calm when a caller is angry
  • Basic computer skills: Windows, email and working across a few screens
  • No criminal record, as most clients run a background check
  • Matric with a pass in English
  • Open to rotating shifts, including nights and weekends for offshore campaigns

Nice if you have

  • Previous contact centre or retail customer service experience
  • A Customer Service NQF Level 2 or 4 learnership certificate
  • A second language, especially Afrikaans, isiZulu or Portuguese

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  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, a CV with a working cellphone number and email address plus certified copy of your matric certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  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 Epping; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryR8 250 – R11 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience2+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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