Helpdesk Support Specialist - Customer Care & Tech

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 320,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical aid
Training programs
Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a customer-focused Customer Support Representative to join our client's Helpdesk team in Richards Bay. You will handle inquiries, guide customers through solutions, and resolve technical issues related to our products and services.

The ideal candidate is patient with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, capable of logging interactions in the CRM and collaborating with internal teams to escalate complex problems. A commitment to quality service is essential.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a customer service or technical support role.
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common technical problems.
  • Familiarity with helpdesk software or ticketing systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases.
  • Patient and empathetic approach to customer interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Handle incoming customer inquiries via phone, email, and potentially in-person.
  • Provide accurate information about products, services, and account details.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer technical issues, guiding them through solutions.
  • Log all customer interactions and resolutions accurately in the CRM system.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to escalated and resolve complex customer problems.
  • Adhere to established customer service standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Customer service
Active listening
Troubleshooting
Helpdesk software
Organizational skills
Empathy

Tools

CRM system
Ticketing systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a customer-focused Customer Support Representative to join our client's Helpdesk team in Richards Bay. You will handle inquiries, guide customers through solutions, and resolve technical issues related to our products and services.

The ideal candidate is patient with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, capable of logging interactions in the CRM and collaborating with internal teams to escalate complex problems. A commitment to quality service is essential.

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