German Speaking Customer Advisor in Umhlanga!

Ignite; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 244,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Relocation Package

Career Development

Facility Amenities

Job summary

Ignite in Umhlanga, Durban, seeks a German-speaking customer support specialist for on-site, full-time work with a 24/7 rotational shift. You will manage shipment tracking, payments, product availability, and order processing for a leading international e-commerce brand, delivering world-class service across channels.

Fluent German (B2+) and professional English are required. A comprehensive relocation package, health insurance, and career development opportunities accompany the role.

Qualifications

• German (B2+) and English language skills are required.
• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent educational certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide multichannel support in German and English to resolve shipment, payment, product availability, and order questions.
• Investigate shipping discrepancies, process refunds, and locate missing packages.
• Maintain accurate shopper touchpoint records within corporate software.
• Adhere to policies and store protocols to ensure high-quality customer care.
• Aim for CSAT targets and first-contact resolution metrics.
• Work on-site in Umhlanga, Durban and participate in a 24/7 rotational shift.

Skills

German proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Job Title: German-Speaking E-Commerce Customer Support Specialist

Location: Umhlanga, Durban (On-Site)

Shift: 24/7 Rotational (40 hours/week)

Compensation: R24,000 gross/month + Benefits & Relocation Package

Languages Required: Fluent German (B2+) & Professional English

Overview

We are searching for client-focused German speakers to deliver world-class service for a leading international e-commerce enterprise. Based on-site in Umhlanga, Durban, you will act as the primary brand ambassador for German-speaking shoppers, resolving questions surrounding shipment tracking, account payments, product availability, and order processing. This full‑time post is tailored for driven candidates looking to establish a sustainable career path within the global customer management and BPO domain.

Key Accountabilities

• Multichannel Assistance: Answer incoming client interactions via voice calls, web chat, and email in fluent German and business-level English.
• Order Troubleshooting: Investigate shipping discrepancies, process online refund requests, and locate missing packages.
• Issue Resolution: Handle complex customer complaints with tact, patience, and professionalism to ensure total client satisfaction.
• Policy Knowledge: Continually review retail inventory catalogues, store policies, and client protocols to ensure high advice precision.
• Database Management: Maintain thorough, structured entries of all shopper touchpoints and account modifications within corporate software applications.
• Performance Standards: Consistently achieve individual performance targets related to CSAT benchmark goals and first-contact resolution metrics.

Qualifications & Competencies

Essential Criteria:

• Language Capabilities: Minimum B2 proficiency up to native-level fluency in German (oral and written), complemented by strong English skills.
• Education: Completed Grade 12 / Matric qualification or an equivalent educational certificate.
• Shift Adaptability: Willingness and capability to work flexible 8‑hour rotational shifts operating across a 24/7 operational cycle (including weekends and holidays).
• Technical Aptitude: Strong digital competence, capable of working seamlessly across multiple software programs and communication platforms.
• Work Arrangement: Willingness to work fully on‑site at our Umhlanga, Durban office.

Experience & Mindset:

• Previous background in retail customer support or BPO environments preferred (fully paid onboarding provided); high level of patience, problem‑solving ability, and personal resilience.

Compensation & Perks

• Base Salary: R24,000 monthly gross base salary.
• Insurance Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plan (extending benefits to your spouse) plus complete life coverage.
• Relocation Package: Relocation support for candidates moving to Durban, featuring a paid one-way domestic flight and up to 20 nights of temporary lodge accommodation.
• Career Development: Structured internal mobility options into Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, or Operational Training roles.
• Facility Amenities: Contemporary, high‑tech office spaces equipped with comfortable employee break lounges.