Customer Support Agent South Africa

Goworkwize; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Customer Support Agent to enhance user experiences by providing timely and clear responses to client queries. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in customer support, excellent English communication skills, and a proactive attitude towards problem resolution. The role offers the flexibility to work remotely and a collaborative team environment focused on transparency and ownership.

Benefits

Flexibility to work remotely

Full work setup provided

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a customer support or service role.
• Fluent written and spoken English required.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with email, chat, and shared documentation.
• Experience with Zendesk is a plus.
• Confidence in handling complex cases and suggesting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Handle client queries via Zendesk in a professional manner.
• Manage ticket workflows effectively.
• Provide timely resolutions within SLAs.
• Escalate issues using defined internal workflows.
• Collaborate with delivery or retrieval teams on problem-solving.
• Maintain and improve the internal knowledge base.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Proactiveness

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Zendesk

Order Tool

Retool

Airtable

Job description

Overview

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, users and manage ,+ devices across more than 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 afast-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