Technical Support Representative

LexisNexis; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global information services firm in Johannesburg seeks a Technical Support Specialist to provide high-quality support to professional clients. You’ll troubleshoot various issues, manage customer interactions, and document resolutions while supporting US hours. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and technical expertise. This role offers a flexible work environment and competitive benefits such as medical aid, retirement plans, and study leave.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Technical troubleshooting skills for software and internet issues.
• Experience handling challenging customer situations with empathy.
• Comfortable supporting US hours (Monday–Friday).

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-level technical support via multiple channels.
• Troubleshoot and escalate unresolved issues.
• Document customer interactions and resolutions.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Enterprise technical support systems

Accounting applications

Job description

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customer.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide high-quality technical support to customers via phone, email, chat, and messaging. You will help resolve technical and account‑related issues, elevate complex cases when needed, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You will support high‑end professional clients, including attorneys, judges, and advocates, ensuring a positive and professional customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-level technical support across multiple channels (phone, email, chat, messaging).
• Troubleshoot software, internet, website, and usability issues; escalates unresolved cases appropriately.
• Assist with account access needs such as ID/password resets and login support.
• Support billing and invoice inquiries and other general account‑related requests.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with all customers, demonstrating warmth, empathy, and confidence.
• De‑escalate challenging interactions while maintaining a customer‑focused approach.
• Respond effectively to complex or difficult customer scenarios, maintaining composure and problem‑solving capability.
• Introduce and explain additional product features or services where appropriate.
• Accurately document customer interactions, issues, and resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional communication skills and professionalism, capable of engaging with high‑end clients.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic software, internet, and website issues; willingness to learn new tools, products, and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience handling challenging customer situations with empathy and composure.
• Comfortable to support US hours (Monday–Friday)
• Experience with billing support, enterprise systems, and accounting applications.
• Experience with enterprise technical support including software, hardware, and enterprise systems

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for you

We know that your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision‑making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

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