Live Chat & Email Support Agent – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Bellville, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 4 hours ago
Contract Customer Service & Call Centre
R8 250 – R11 750/month
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Job Description

Headset on, systems open: this international outsourcing contact centre in Bellville needs agents who stay patient on the hundredth call. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at an international outsourcing contact centre in Bellville. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

  • Troubleshoot routers, fibre connections and app logins step by step.
  • Log every interaction and outcome in the CRM before taking the next call.
  • 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.

Must-haves

  • You stay calm when a caller is angry
  • No criminal record, as most clients run a background check
  • Clear, neutral spoken English and good typing speed (around 30 wpm)
  • Matric with a pass in English

Nice if you have

  • Previous contact centre or retail customer service experience
  • Technical know-how on Wi-Fi, fibre or smartphones

What you get

  • Monthly performance bonus linked to quality and attendance
  • Paid training for 2 to 4 weeks before you go live
  • Clear promotion path to team leader or quality assessor
  • Company transport home after night shifts

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Bellville really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: proof of residence for the background check plus a CV with a working cellphone number and email address.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Bellville.

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How to stand out

  • 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
SalaryR8 250 – R11 750/month
Job TypeContract
LocationBellville, Western Cape
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience2+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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