Chat Correspondence Specialist – UK

Unlimited Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A customer service company in Durban is looking for a Chat Correspondence Specialist to deliver exceptional service through live chat, email, and messaging platforms. The role requires strong written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple conversations at once. Candidates should have at least a Matric qualification and a minimum of one year’s experience in a customer service or call center role. Ideal for individuals who thrive under pressure and possess a customer-centric mindset, this position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s Customer Service or Call Centre Experience in a digital support role.
• International Campaign experience is advantageous.
• Reliable transport for late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support via live chat, email, and non-voice channels.
• Handle customer enquiries and service requests according to UK standards.
• Maintain a high standard in written communication.
• Resolve issues efficiently on first contact.
• Document all customer interactions and outcomes.

Skills

Excellent written English communication skills

Strong customer-centric mindset

Ability to manage multiple chats simultaneously

High attention to detail

Time management skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Matric or Equivalent qualification

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.