Live Chat & Email Support Agent – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Alberton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Customer Service & Call Centre
R7 000 – R9 500/month
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Job Description

Customers phone this insurance claims contact centre in Alberton when something has gone wrong, and your job is to put it right. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is an insurance claims contact centre on the Alberton side of Gauteng.

What you'll actually do

  • Escalate complex complaints to a team leader with clear case notes.
  • Reply to emails and live chats within the service-level window.
  • Answer inbound calls within target and greet callers using the approved script.
  • Verify caller identity before sharing any account details, as POPIA requires.
  • Handle callers with UK, US or Australian accents and time zones.
  • Troubleshoot routers, fibre connections and app logins step by step.

You'll need

  • Able to pass a voice and accent assessment
  • No criminal record, as most clients run a background check
  • Clear, neutral spoken English and good typing speed (around 30 wpm)
  • You stay calm when a caller is angry
  • Matric with a pass in English
  • Open to rotating shifts, including nights and weekends for offshore campaigns

Nice if you have

  • A second language, especially Afrikaans, isiZulu or Portuguese
  • 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
  • Medical aid option after probation

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your matric certificate, a CV with a working cellphone number and email address plus proof of residence for the background check.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Alberton; 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.

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
SalaryR7 000 – R9 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationAlberton, Gauteng
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
ExperienceEntry level
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date27 November 2026
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