Customer Service Agent

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm is looking for Customer Service Agents to join their Customer Experience team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 qualification, along with 1-2 years of customer service experience, preferably in a call center or telecom environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, which involves handling customer queries across multiple channels and ensuring a positive customer experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of customer service experience, preferably in a call centre or ISP.
• Experience dealing with customers across multiple channels (phone, email, chat).
• Experience handling customer complaints and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service across phone, email, and chat.
• Resolve customer complaints efficiently and maintain professional attitude.
• Keep accurate records of customer interactions and feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Service-oriented mindset

Ability to stay calm during challenging interactions

Persuasive speaking skills

Education

Grade 12/ Matric

Customer Service or Contact Centre certification

Technical or telecom-related short courses

Job description

Overview

Frogfoot is in search of Customer Service Agents to join our Customer Experience team.

Purpose of the Role

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys providing exceptional customer service by showing empathy, actively listening, and offering effective solutions to customer queries. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to resolving customer issues promptly, professionally, and with a positive customer experience in mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to customer enquiries across phone, email, voice, and chat channels.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
• Acknowledge, investigate, and resolve customer complaints efficiently.
• Deliver fast and effective resolutions while ensuring a smooth and supportive customer experience.
• Build customer loyalty and act as a customer advocate and brand ambassador.
• Inform customers about products, services, and solutions relevant to their needs.
• Keep accurate records of customer interactions, queries, and complaints.
• Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues and other departments to ensure customer issues are resolved effectively.
• Provide feedback to help improve customer service processes and overall customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate attentiveness, empathy, and patience when serving customers, even in situations involving challenging or rude behaviour.

What You’ll Need to Know

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Grade 12/ Matric.
• Customer Service or Contact Centre certification (advantageous).
• Technical or telecom-related short courses (advantageous), such as:
  • CompTIA A+ or N+.
  • Networking basics.
  • Fibre or ISP-related training.
  • Ability to learn product and service information quickly and confidently.
• 1–2 years of customer service experience, preferably in a call centre, helpdesk, ISP, or telecommunications environment.
• Experience dealing with customers across multiple channels (phone, email, chat, voice).
• Experience handling customer complaints, escalations, or problem resolution.
• Experience working in a performance-driven environment with customer satisfaction targets (e.g., CSAT, FCR).
• Experience documenting customer interactions and following structured workflow processes.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and clear verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to suggest effective solutions.
• Service-oriented mindset with the ability to manage customer grievances professionally.
• Ability to learn product and service information quickly.
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and in control during challenging customer interactions.
• Ability to document information accurately and follow processes consistently.
• Persuasive speaking skills and the ability to use positive language to build trust.

Qualities We Value at Frogfoot

• A people-first attitude and genuine empathy for customers.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach.
• High levels of personal and professional ethics.
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Self-control, patience, and the ability to manage stressful or confrontational interactions.
• Taking responsibility and ownership of customer issues from start to completion.