Our Cape Town Operations department is looking to add a Customer Service Agent to their team.

Job overview

In this role, you’ll not only provide outstanding customer support but also contribute to staff training, process improvements and performance analysis. You'll play a key role in monitoring and enhancing our customer service metrics, ensuring we deliver exceptional experiences while fostering team development.

If you're passionate about customer service and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

You’re perfect for this position if you:

  • Have a bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Communication).
  • Have previous experience in customer service or related field (e.g., retail, hospitality or technical support).
  • Have previous experience in customer service, with at least 1–2 years prior experience in a training role preferred.
  • Possess strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Can evaluate customer interactions and provide constructive feedback to drive improvement.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to measure performance against company goals.
  • Excel in problem-solving and conflict resolution, ensuring positive customer service outcomes.
  • Are highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Being a positive attitude and a passion for helping others succeed, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Your role and responsibilities:

Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Customer service support: Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email or chat in a timely, professional and empathetic manner, ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Training and development: Assist in training new staff and conduct ongoing coaching sessions for existing team members. Provide guidance on best practices, troubleshooting and escalation procedures.
  • Quality assurance: Help ensure the team adheres to company standards and protocols. Monitor and evaluate customer interactions to provide feedback on improving quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Metrics tracking: Collaborate with management to track and measure key customer service metrics (e.g., response time, resolution time, customer satisfaction scores, etc.).
  • Reporting: Assist in compiling reports on team performance and customer feedback, providing insights to management for process improvement and decision-making.
  • Escalations and problem-solving: Handle complex or escalated customer issues and work closely with other departments to resolve problems efficiently.
  • Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure customer needs are met and feedback is shared to improve products and services.

Realise your potential

Kendal Krober

Kendal's story

Group HR Director

Kendal started as an intern in 2015. After completing her internship, she went on to earn experience at Groupon South Africa. In 2016 she returned as an HR Officer. She was promoted to HR Manager in 2018 and is now the Group HR Director, leading on HR policy, strategy, and employee support in all divisions and countries within Sable International.

Tallulah van der Made

Tallulah's story

Marketing Manager

Tallulah started as a junior social media strategist in 2014. In 2020 she started assisting the content team, using her journalism background. In 2022 she was promoted to content and traffic lead, before taking on the role of Marketing Manager in February 2023. She now manages a team of 11 creative individuals across content, SEO, PPC, design, social media and front end development.

Join us at Sable International, where we embrace a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth!

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Why Choose Sable International?

At Sable International we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired and excited to grow – both personally and professionally. Whether you're part of our team or one of our clients, we’re here to build meaningful connections and make a real difference, together.

Here’s why our team loves working here:

  • We value you – your background, your ideas and your voice matters.
  • There’s always room to grow – with mentorship, learning opportunities and the freedom to explore your path.
  • We get that life happens – our managers are flexible and supportive, helping you find balance when you need it most.
  • Great work doesn’t go unnoticed – we celebrate wins, big and small.
  • You’ll be part of a vibrant, international team.
  • And we know how to have fun – with team socials, events and a culture that brings people together.

Come as you are. Grow with us. Let’s build something great – together.

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