German-Speaking Customer Advisor
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Location: Umhlanga Durban (Fully On-site)
Salary: R24000 Basic per Month
Shifts: 24/7 Rotational Shifts (5 days a week 8 hours per day)
About the Role
Are you fluent in German and passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences Join our vibrant team in Umhlanga as a Customer Advisor! In this role you will serve as the main point of contact for customers of a leading global online retailer assisting with inquiries about orders deliveries payments and product information. This fast-paced energetic position is ideal for individuals who enjoy multicultural environments and want to grow a long-term career in BPO and retail.
Key Responsibilities
- Multichannel Support: Provide top-notch customer service in German and English across phone email and live chat.
- Order Assistance: Help customers track orders manage returns and resolve delivery issues efficiently.
- Problem Resolution: Handle complaints with professionalism empathy and quick thinking.
- Product Knowledge: Keep up to date with the latest products and retail trends to give accurate guidance.
- Record Keeping: Maintain precise documentation of all customer interactions in the CRM system.
- Quality Assurance: Consistently achieve KPIs for customer satisfaction (CSAT) and service quality.
Requirements
- Language Skills: Minimum B2 level German (written and spoken) and strong English for internal communication.
- Education: Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- Shift Flexibility: Willingness to work 24/7 rotational shifts including nights weekends and public holidays.
- Tech Savvy: Comfortable navigating multiple systems and platforms simultaneously.
- Experience: Previous experience in customer service or retail is advantageous but not required; full training will be provided.
- Personal Traits: Positive mindset resilience and a genuine desire to assist customers.
- Important: For non-native German speakers German proficiency must be validated by a native speaker. Candidates must record a voice note reading a random paragraph which will be assessed and confirmed by a native speaker.
- Native German speakers must provide proof of education in German (documentation from a German school) and all relevant certificates (Matric/Grade 12).
What We Offer
We support both your professional growth and personal well-being:
- Health & Security: Comprehensive medical aid for you and your partner plus life insurance coverage.
- Relocation Support: For candidates outside the Umhlanga/Durban area:
- Local flight to Durban.
- 20 nights accommodation to help you settle in.
- Career Progression: Clear internal growth paths into Team Lead Quality Assurance or Trainer roles.
- Modern Workspace: State-of-the-art office facilities in Umhlanga with comfortable break areas.
- Rewards & Engagement: Performance-based incentives and regular team engagement activities.