Job Description

Job Details
Closing Date 2024/02/16
Reference Number SHO240207-1
Job Title Customer Service Centre Agent (JHB)
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town or City Johannesburg
Purpose of the Job

The Shoprite Group is Africaxe2x80x99s largest fast-moving consumer goods retailer with over 24 million customers and more than 2 800 outlets. Our customers are at the heart of what we do, and our sole purpose is to provide all communities with high-quality products at the most affordable prices. Within such a dynamic environment, placing the customer at the center of everything we do is essential to maintain a competitive position. You will be an integral part of the Customer Contact team, helping us to up our game for our customers. You will be surrounded by teams and individuals who challenge and inspire you to be extraordinary. Are you ready to make an impact?

The purpose of the Customer Service Centre Agent role is to support all inbound and outbound customer interactions for all supported contact centre channels in a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional manner. To promote a positive company image through telephonic and email interaction whilst solving problems.

Job Advert Details
Job Category Customer Service
Job Objectives

• Support customer interactions across various channels (including voice, email, chat, and social media)

• Answer and resolve customer interactions timeously to drive a First Contact Resolution (FCR) culture, by being knowledgeable and able to troubleshoot effectively.

• Remain knowledgeable of performance requirements, brands, products, programmes, and process documentation

• Ensure all Service Level Agreements are adhered to and strive to meet set KPI targets

• Ensure all set Shoprite standards, policies, and procedures are followed

• Identify and escalate potential system and process improvements with the aim to enhance the customerxe2x80x99s journey.

Qualifications

Matric (Grade 12)- essential
Degree/Diploma or Courses in Communications or a related field - (beneficial)
Experience

+3 years in a Customer Service environment in a similar role in a similar role, with the ability, knowledge, and skills in providing excellent customer service support xe2x80x93 (essential).
Experience in a retail/contact center environment xe2x80x93 (desired).
Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in Microsoft O365 with a focus on applicable tools to execute areas of function including SharePoint Online xe2x80x93 (essential).

Key competencies and work ethic
People orientated - enjoy working with people in a big team engaging with customers, showing patience and empathy
Service orientated - committed to providing high-quality customer service. Ensure customer needs are understood, concerns timeously resolved, and expectations met. Always applies customer first!
High level of self-motivation to set, meet and exceed goals and expectations.
Has integrity and takes accountability for actions and mistakes.

Shoprite Holdings