Customer Support Agent

Graduate; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is looking for a Customer Support Agent to enhance the remote working experience for global teams. This role involves providing prompt and effective support to users, managing client queries, and improving internal processes within a supportive environment. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in customer support, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Join a team dedicated to innovative solutions in remote work management.

Benefits

Flexibility to work remotely

Full work setup with tools provided

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a customer support or service role.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong skills in ticket escalation, de-escalation, and handling complex or multi-stakeholder cases.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming client queries via Zendesk in a professional, solution-oriented tone.
• Managing ticket workflows using tools.
• Collaborating with your squad and aligning closely with internal teams.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Zendesk

Airtable

Order Tool

Retool

Job description

Do you want to make a real impact and help companies around the world improve remote working for their teams?

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for delivering excellent service? Do you enjoy improving processes and working closely with a supportive team? If so, the Customer Support Agent role at Workwize is the perfect fit!

About Workwize

We’re revolutionizing how businesses support their global teams.
The rise of remote work has unlocked global talent, but also created logistical challenges in managing IT equipment, shipping, storage, and retrieval.
Our SaaS platform, integrated with global suppliers and warehouses, automates the entire hardware lifecycle for distributed teams. We currently serve over 25,000 users and manage 100,000+ devices across more than 100 countries.

Your Role

As a Customer Support Agent, you’ll play a key role in ensuring users and clients receive fast, clear, and helpful responses. You’ll work in a structured, knowledge-driven support environment, following established procedures and workflows. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling incoming client queries via Zendesk (email and chat) in a professional, solution-oriented tone
• Managing ticket workflows using tools like Order Tool, Retool, and Airtable
• Provide resolutions within our SLAs
• Escalating issues clearly using defined internal workflows (e.g. bug tickets, product questions, delivery problems)
• Collaborating with your squad (Delivery or Retrievals) and aligning closely with internal teams
• Using and improving the internal knowledge base by flagging outdated or missing procedures
• Suggesting new macros, improvements, or automation ideas to boost support efficiency
• Participate in internal testing of new workflows, macros, or processes

Who You Are

• Empathetic, service-minded, and calm under pressure
• Structured and process-oriented, with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable working independently in a remote team
• A clear communicator who’s not afraid to ask questions or suggest improvements
• Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, high-growth environment

What You Bring

• 4+ years of experience in a customer support or service role
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with tools like email, chat, and shared documentation
• Comfortable learning and navigating multiple platforms
• Experience with Zendesk is a plus!
• Strong skills in ticket escalation, de-escalation, and handling complex or multi-stakeholder cases
• Confidence in supporting peers and suggesting process improvements

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Familiarity with IT hardware lifecycles, logistics, or warehousing
• Prior work in a fast-growing startup or scale-up

What We Offer

• A role in a growing, mission-driven, and international team
• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within your time zone
• A full work setup with all necessary tools provided
• A collaborative team culture that values transparency and ownership

Sound like a fit? Apply now and help us redefine the future of remote work—one support ticket at a time

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