Customer Service Representative (FULL-TIME)

MCI; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MCI is a fast-growing tech-enabled business services company delivering CX, BPO and cloud solutions with on-site and remote agents. We are looking for enthusiastic Customer Service Representatives to provide inbound support, technical assistance, and account management across multiple industries.

You will answer questions, resolve issues, troubleshoot basic tech concerns, and ensure each interaction enhances the customer experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to type at least 20 words per minute.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.
• One year of customer service, retail, hospitality, administrative, or contact centre experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound customer inquiries professionally and courteously.
• Resolve customer concerns through effective problem-solving.
• Troubleshoot basic technical and account-related issues.
• Process customer requests and maintain accurate account records.
• Utilize company systems to document customer interactions.
• Follow client procedures, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
• Escalate complex customer concerns when necessary.
• Achieve customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.
• Maintain regular attendance and schedule adherence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry skills

Typing at least 20 wpm

Microsoft Office

Customer service oriented

Teamwork and collaboration

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LOCATION

Cape Town, ZA

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability, and reduce costs.

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities, and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

We are looking for enthusiastic Customer Service Representatives to provide exceptional support for inbound customer service, technical support, and account management programs. In this role, you will assist customers by answering questions, resolving issues, troubleshooting basic technical concerns, and ensuring every interaction results in a positive customer experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy helping others, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We offer comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and excellent career advancement opportunities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound customer inquiries professionally and courteously.
• Resolve customer concerns through effective problem-solving.
• Troubleshoot basic technical and account-related issues.
• Process customer requests and maintain accurate account records.
• Utilize company systems to document customer interactions.
• Follow client procedures, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
• Escalate complex customer concerns when necessary.
• Achieve customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.
• Maintain regular attendance and schedule adherence.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to type at least 20 words per minute.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.

Preferred

• One year of customer service, retail, hospitality, administrative, or contact centre experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.