Customer Advisor (Sales through service)

Capita; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contact center service provider in Cape Town seeks a Customer Advisor to deliver outstanding customer service. The role involves handling queries, supporting vulnerable customers, and escalating issues when necessary. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 qualification and call center experience. This position offers competitive remuneration, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Shift Allowance

Weekend Hero Bonus

Monthly performance bonus up to 20% of salary

Free transport for evening shifts

Comprehensive product training

Employee Share Scheme

Scholarship program eligibility

Qualifications

• Clear Credit & Criminal Record required.
• Sales Through Service / Telesales / Insurance Sales experience is an advantage.
• 9 - 12 months Call Centre experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service focused on individual needs.
• Handling escalated customer queries with empathy.
• Delivering high quality service throughout.

Skills

High proficiency in written and verbal English communication

Time Management

Active Listening

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Customer-Centric Approach

Moderate to Advanced computer skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

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Customer Advisor (Sales through service)

Apply remote type Office Based locations Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 25, 2025 (17 days left to apply) job requisition id 10113232 Ensures that customer issues andconcerns are answered efficientlyand effectively. More experienced Advisors may coach others and support the resolutionof escalated complaints inaccordance withbusiness, policy and legal requirements.

Job title:

Customer Advisor (Sales through service)

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service with a key focus on doing the right thing for each customer – deliver solutions that meet their individual needs.
• Identifying vulnerable customers and adapting approach, providing additional support when required.
• Handling escalated customer queries with empathy and integrity, logging accurately
• Dealing with a wide range of queries across telephony platform
• Any other duties as deemed necessary and in line with the scope and level of this role.
• Handling customer queries and delivering high quality service throughout
• Using your product knowledge to proactively find answers and solve problems.
• working to tight deadlines to ensure all queries are responded to in good time and meet day-to-day service delivery targets.
• Adhering to data protection and confidentiality laws

Key Result Areas/Competencies

Essential:

• High proficiency in written and verbal English communication,
• Time Management: Balancing multiple tasks efficiently is essential.
• Active Listening: Understanding customer queries and questions.
• Handle complex issues.
• Problem Solving: Quick thinking and resourcefulness are vital.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication
• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to different customer personalities and situations is valuable.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Putting the customer first is a core competency.
• Moderate to Advanced computer skills and system navigation

Minimum Requirement:

• Grade 12
• Clear Credit & Criminal Record
• Sales Through Service / Telesales / Insurance Sales (Advantageous)
• 9 - 12 months Call Centre experience
• International or BPO Experience will be advantageous

The campaign operates in UK time. You will be required to work the following shifts in South African times:

Operating Hours: SA times

• Monday –Sunday (8AM-9PM)
• Your shift roster is subject to change therefore be prepared to work unfavorable shift patterns as per operational requirements.
• Our Call Centre is operational 365 days per year (including Christmas and New Year).
• You will be expected to work during the festive season (including Christmas Day)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Shift Allowance
• Weekend Hero Bonus
• Excellent monthly performance bonus of up to 20% of basic salary
• Free door to door transport for evening shifts after 7pm
• A progressive career path to help you develop in your Call center career.
• Comprehensive product training in a fun collaborative environment
• Excellent accredited training programs to assist you in career development on a variety of subjects/concepts.
• Employee Share Scheme Trust after 24 months tenure with Capita
• Eligibility to participate in our scholarship program after 24 months tenure with Capita.

About Us

Capita is an award-winning contact centre service company with fully hosted global delivery centres trusted by global leading brands to transform their Customer Experience.

We’re here to help get you to your future — whether it’s to gain worldclass customer service experience or grow with our variety of skills and experiences, we are here for you! If you have the ambition to go far and the imagination to see beyond the ordinary, there’s no better place to be.

Our services span multiple sectors, locations and businesses from retail industry, healthcare, government education to employment, working together to create better outcomes for all.

Our Mutual Park Offices boasts a 6-star green rating aligning with our carbon neutral strategy and offers our team improved facilities, amenities, and multi-faceted transport options. The on-site benefits include a gym, a doctor and clinic, a creche, multiple restaurants and food stores, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, and a spa.

What we hope you’ll do next

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Please upload an up-to-date CV which highlights your relevant experience.

What will happen next?

• Your application will be reviewed.
• If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview with a member of the recruitment team.

IMPORTANT

The shortlisted candidates are subject to be assessed using relevant assessment tools based on the needs and requirements of the role.

Capita South Africa adheres to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and preference will be given to candidates in line with the business’ EE targets and goals.

Attach your most recent CV indicative of the criteria as advertised.

Location:

Cape Town

,

South Africa

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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