Customer Service Representative
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 β R22,200 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
* Answer inbound customer calls quickly and professionally.
* Book jobs, create work orders, and manage appointments using Service Titan.
* Make outbound follow-ups during downtime to warm leads.
* Assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians in real time.
* Ensure customer issues are handled efficiently and logged accurately.
* Collaborate with your fellow CSR on the opposite shift for smooth handoffs.
* Ideally 2 - 3 yearsβ in a customer support, dispatcher, or call center role.
* Clear and neutral English accent with excellent verbal communication.
* Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
* Reliable, high-speed internet and a quiet work environment.
* Commitment to covering your assigned shift consistently.
* Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or other home service businesses.
* Experience with Service Titan (preferred, but not required).
* Familiarity with CRMs or job scheduling platforms.
* Previous work in U.S.-based customer service environment.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β