Service Desk Shift Lead (Cantonese-speaking)

NTT; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Cyberjaya is seeking an on-site customer service helpdesk professional. The role requires Cantonese support for Hong Kong-based clients, strong English communication, and a willingness to work a 24/7 roster.

You'll log requests, ensure SLA-aligned service, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently. Candidates should have at least 1 year in customer service/IT/call centre settings and be prepared to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining client focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service/ IT/ call centre environments.
• Fluency in Cantonese to support Hong Kong-based clients.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be open to work in 24/7 shift structure based on a defined roster.
• Must be open to work onsite in Cyberjaya.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer service helpdesk operations, including receiving, validating, and logging client requests.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery in line with defined SLAs and business objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams, carriers, vendors, and external parties to drive timely resolution.
• Follow escalation procedures for critical calls and assist with root-cause follow-up.
• Keep users updated on progress and resolutions of pending tickets.
• Own complex fault cases and communicate with customers throughout resolution.
• Lead or support customer complaint investigations and document outcomes.
• Maintain all documents related to tickets/requests and client information.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies, recommending improvements to supervisors.
• Provide professional updates and engage clients on actions taken.
• Offer administrative support to the Managed Services Client Service Desk.
• Perform entry-level tasks as required and participate in onboarding and process projects.

Skills

Cantonese

English

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SPM or equivalent

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for customer service helpdesk operations, including receiving, validating, and logging client requests, capturing the detail of the request.
• Ensures high-quality service delivery in line with defined SLAs and business objectives.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams, carriers, vendors, and external parties to drive timely resolution of customer and service issues.
• Ensures the correct escalation procedure is followed on all critical calls and requests and assists with analyzing and interpreting the request to ensure the correct categorization and prioritization.
• Works closely with colleagues to ensure the user is kept updated on the progress in relation to the resolution of the pending tickets / requests.
• Take ownership of complex, high-impact, or chronic fault cases, including customer communication and root-cause follow-up.
• Lead or support customer complaint investigations, ensuring issues are properly analyzed, documented, and addressed.
• Ensures all relevant documents related to the tickets / requests are maintained, including the client's information.
• Identify operational gaps, recurring issues, and process inefficiencies, and recommend improvement actions to supervisors or management.
• Communicates in a professional manner, provide updates and ensure clients are aware of the actions that are being undertaken on their behalf.
• Provides an administrative support service to the Managed Services Client Service Desk team.
• Provides entry level administrative tasks as required by the team.
• Participate in special projects, service onboarding activities, and process enhancement initiatives as assigned.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Minimum qualification: high school certificate (SPM or equivalent)

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in the customer service/ IT/call centre environments
• Fluency in Cantonese (to support Hong Kong-based clients)
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Must be open to work in 24/7 shift structure based on a defined roster
• Must be open to work onsite in Cyberjaya

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to handle high-pressure and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in escalation, prioritization, and issue resolution.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage customers and stakeholders independently.
• Ability to work under general direction while taking ownership of outcomes.
• Good attention to detail and client focused

Good-to-have:

• Leadership/ team management experience

Workplace type:

On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.