Remote Customer Service Advocate

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Fully remote work arrangement

Online community and virtual team‑buil

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Customer Service Advocate to support clients nationwide from a fully remote setup, with a base in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will handle inquiries, resolve issues, and log interactions in the CRM to ensure a seamless customer experience from home.

The role emphasizes customer success, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote-first environment, offering flexibility and opportunities for ongoing development within a distributed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; customer service certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience in a customer service or helpdesk role with strong support principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adapt tone to customers.
• Proficiency with remote work tools and CRM software.
• Strong multitasking abilities and effective time management.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound customer service inquiries via phone, email, and chat with professionalism and efficiency.
• Provide comprehensive support, resolving issues and answering questions about products and services.
• Accurately log all customer interactions and update account information in the CRM.
• Identify and elevate priority issues according to established protocols.
• Proactively seek solutions and ensure customer satisfaction on every interaction.
• Contribute to team knowledge base by documenting common issues and resolutions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Customer service certifications

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a driven and customer-focused Remote Customer Service Advocate to join their fully remote team, supporting clients nationwide with their base in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This position involves delivering exceptional support and fostering positive customer relationships from the comfort of your own home. You will be responsible for addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customers have a seamless experience with our client's services. This role offers the ultimate flexibility for individuals passionate about customer success and looking for a rewarding career in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound customer service inquiries via phone, email, and chat with professionalism and efficiency.
• Provide comprehensive support, resolving issues and answering questions about products and services.
• Accurately log all customer interactions and update account information in the CRM.
• Identify and elevate priority issues according to established protocols.
• Proactively seek solutions and ensure customer satisfaction on every interaction.
• Contribute to team knowledge base by documenting common issues and resolutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant customer service certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience in a customer service or helpdesk role, with a strong understanding of support principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your tone to different customers.
• Proficiency with remote work tools and CRM software.
• Strong multitasking abilities and effective time management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a remote team structure.
• A supportive online community and regular virtual team-building activities.