Customer Service Consultant

xneelo is a web hosting company of approximately 350 people, spread across teams in Cape Town (head office), Johannesburg, as well as Canada, Ukraine, India and Malta. We see ourselves as business enablers, dedicated to stimulating the economy by helping the business mass market to interact and transact online. We believe that a strong commitment to service excellence is crucial in achieving our mission

We are looking for Customer Service Consultants for our Durbanville office. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring that each customer's query is resolved to the highest quality. Whether it's domain names, ordering, customer accounts, or billing administration, you'll engage with customers through chat, telephone, or email, ensuring they are fully satisfied with the assistance they receive.

As a member of our self-organising team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and autonomous environment that prioritises quality. Our flat organisational structure encourages career growth, supported by a culture of mentorship and coaching. You'll receive comprehensive onboarding and structured training to ensure you're fully equipped for success.

Daily responsibilities would include:

• Providing efficient support and recommendations to customers regarding web hosting and billing-related queries to enhance their overall experience;

• Collaborating with the team to optimise processes and creatively solve problems;

• Observing and enhancing the tools necessary for the efficient execution of your responsibilities;

• Providing mentorship and coaching to fellow team members, contributing to their growth;

• Taking ownership as a key stakeholder for the Customer Support Team, ensuring alignment and excellence;

• Skillfully troubleshooting a variety of web hosting functionalities, including websites, email, and DNS;

• Empowering customers by educating them on utilising our self-help guides efficiently.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates a passionate belief in the value of Customer Service to the business through principles and past actions/achievements;

• Communicates with insight and understanding, concisely and clearly;

• Is consistently patient, empathetic, amicable and responsive in dealing with all people;

• Demonstrates consistent administrative efficiency and accuracy; and

• Is tenacious in pursuing constructive relationship outcomes.

Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in:

• Communication: Written and spoken English;

• Listening and comprehension;

• Convey understanding of concepts, principles and procedures;

• Administrative skills, attention to detail and troubleshooting;

• Problem-solving: the ability to analyse customer issues, identify root causes, and propose appropriate solutions. This involves being resourceful,resilient, creative, and proactive in resolving customer queries.

• Time Management: effectively managing tasks and workload by priority;

• Adaptability: Flexible and open to change, and able to adjust approach based on customer needs or evolving circumstances.

• Technical Aptitude: Comfortable in using technology and have the ability to troubleshoot. Understanding technical and business concepts at a high level.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A matric pass or equivalent is essential.

• Minimum of two years experience in a customer-service/ customer-support environment.

What to expect:

• Starting salary bracket: R15 000 - R18 000 commensurate with experience.

• Shift work