In this role, you will take ownership of customer interactions from start to finish, resolving product and service queries with confidence and care. This includes listening to and understanding customer concerns, identifying the root cause of issues, and clearly guiding customers through the best possible solutions. You will proactively follow up to ensure complete resolution and customer satisfaction.
Job title:
Customer Advisor
Alongside troubleshooting technical challenges and providing general support, you will naturally identify opportunities to introduce and recommend relevant products and services that enhance the customer’s overall experience. Using a consultative and customer-first approach, you will engage in soft sales by highlighting features and benefits aligned to the customer’s needs, adding value while ensuring a seamless and positive interaction.
Professional Know-how
Academic:
Grade 12 (Matric)
Experience:
Sales Through Service
TechnicalSupport (Advantageous)
6-12 MonthsInternationalCall Centre
Primary Responsibilities
Providing excellent customer service with a key focus on doing the right thing for each customer – delivering solutions that meet their individual needs.
Identifying vulnerable customers and adapting approach, providing additional support when required.
Handling escalated customer queries with empathy and integrity, logging accurately
Dealing with a wide range of queries across telephony platform
Any other duties as deemed necessary and in line with the scope and level of this role.
Handling customer queries and delivering high quality service throughout
Working to tight deadlines to ensure all queries are responded to in good time and meet day-to-day service delivery targets.
Adhering to data protection and confidentiality laws
Key Result Areas/Competencies
Essential:
High proficiency in written and verbal English communication,
Ability to explain technical concepts in a simple, customer-friendly manner
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Time Management: Balancing multiple tasks efficiently is essential.
Active Listening: Understanding customer queries and questions.
Handle complex issues.
Problem Solving: Quick thinking and resourcefulness are vital.
Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication
Adaptability: The ability to adjust to different customer personalities and situations is valuable.
Customer-Centric Approach: Putting the customer first is a core competency.
Moderate to Advanced computer skills and system navigation
Negotiation skills – Finding win-win solutions
Objection handling – Addressing concerns and turning “no” into “yes”
Adaptability – Adjusting your approach for different customers
Persuasion techniques – Influencing decisions ethically
Emotional intelligence – Reading customer emotions and responding appropriately
Closing skills – Knowing when and how to ask for the sale
Resilience – Handling rejection and staying motivated
Problem-solving – Offering solutions tailored to customer needs
About Us
Capita is an award-winning contact centre service company with fully hosted global delivery centres trusted by global leading brands to transform their Customer Experience.
We’re here to help get you to your future — whether it’s to gain worldclass customer service experience or grow with our variety of skills and experiences, we are here for you! If you have the ambition to go far and the imagination to see beyond the ordinary, there’s no better place to be.
Our services span across multiple sectors, locations and businesses from retail industry, healthcare, government education to employment, working together to create better outcomes for all.
UK Hours
The campaign operates in UK time.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive remuneration package
Shift Allowance
Weekend Hero Bonus
Excellent monthly performance bonus of up to 20% of basic salary
Free door-to-door transport for evening shifts after 7pm
A progressive career path to help you develop your Call center career.
Comprehensive product training in a fun collaborative environment
Excellent accredited training programs to assist you in career development on a variety of subjects/concepts.
Employee Share Scheme Trust after 24 months tenure with Capita
Eligibility to participate in our scholarship program after 24 months tenure with Capita.
What we hope you’ll do next
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Please upload an up-to-date CV which highlights your relevant experience.
What will happen next?
Your application will be reviewed.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview with a member of the recruitment team.
IMPORTANT
The shortlisted candidates are subject to be assessed using relevant assessment tools based on the needs and requirements of the role.
Capita South Africa adheres to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and preference will be given to candidates in line with the business’ EE targets and goals.
Attach your most recent CV indicative of the criteria as advertised.
Location:
Cape Town
,
South Africa
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences.
Operating across eight countries, Capita’s 34,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology.
We’re a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly.
A publicly listed business with adjusted revenue of £2.4bn, Capita’s areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning, Fire & Security, Contact Centres and Pensions Solutions.
We’re embracing change to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, creating better outcomes for all our stakeholders.
