Chat Correspondence Specialist – UK

UNLIMITED; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UNLIMITED is seeking a Chat Correspondence Specialist to deliver exceptional non-voice customer service through live chat, email, and digital messaging platforms. You will act as a brand ambassador, resolving queries quickly while upholding UK service standards with professional, empathetic communication.

The role requires strong written English, high attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple conversations concurrently, including weekends and UK shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English with grammar, spelling and tone.
• Customer-focused with problem-solving approach.
• Ability to manage multiple chat conversations simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support via live chat, email and other non-voice channels.
• Handle inquiries, complaints, and service requests per UK standards.
• Maintain professional, empathetic and compliant interactions.

Skills

Excellent written English

Customer-centric mindset

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Resilience

Tech-savvy

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a Chat Correspondence Specialist to deliver exceptional customer service through non-voice channels, including live chat, email, and digital messaging platforms. The successful candidate will act as a brand ambassador, resolving customer queries efficiently while ensuring professional, empathetic, and compliant customer experience aligned to UK service standards.

This role is ideal for individuals with strong written communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple conversations simultaneously.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Provide timely and accurate customer support via live chat, email, and other non-voice channels
• Handle customer enquiries, complaints, and service requests in line with UK customer service expectations
• Maintain a high standard of written communication, grammar, and tone in all customer interactions
• Resolve issues efficiently on first contact where possible, escalating complex cases when required
• Navigate multiple systems and tools simultaneously to retrieve and update customer information
• Adhere to SLAs, KPIs, quality standards, and compliance requirements
• Accurately document all customer interactions and outcomes
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism when dealing with sensitive or escalated cases
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, issues, or process gaps

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Matric or Equivalent qualification
• Minimum 1 year’s Customer Service or Call Centre Experience in a digital support role
• International Campaign experiences is advantageous
• Ability to work in UK hours and weekends.
• Reliable transport for late shifts

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written English communication skills (Grammer, Spelling and tone)
• Strong customer-centric mindset with problem-solving approach
• Ability to manage multiple chat conversations simultaneously
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Resilient, adaptable ad able to work under pressure
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly.