65501749669 - Customer Service
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R185 – R ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Customer Service Representative
Location: 100% Remote (Targeting South Africa, Lebanon, or North Africa)
Schedule: Full-Time Alignment with Canadian Business Hours (PST / EST)
Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an empathetic, reliableCustomer Service Representativeto join our 10-person customer care team.
In this role, you will be the frontline point of contact for both existing customers and potential new clients. You will assist prospective customers answering questions about our service, while also resolving daily order issues for active subscribers (such as missing ingredients, late deliveries, or expired items).
Most of your work (approx. 80%) will involve handling digital tickets via email and SMS/text inZendesk, with occasional phone calls (approx. 20%) when complex issues require live verbal support. You will also log customer complaints and issue credits directly through our internal ERP back-end system.
Key Responsibilities
* Frontline Customer Support (80% Digital / 20% Voice):Respond promptly and empathetically to incoming customer inquiries via email, text message, and web tickets inZendesk.
* Prospect Inquiries:Assist potential new customers with questions regarding meal plans, dietary options, delivery coverage areas, and subscription sign-ups.
* Order Troubleshooting:Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to late deliveries, missing ingredients, or damaged items.
* ERP Credit Processing:Navigate our internal custom ERP system to review account histories, register formal complaint logs, and issue account credits or refunds in accordance with company policy.
* Phone Escalations:Handle brief inbound or outbound phone calls (as needed) to de-escalate sensitive customer situations with care and empathy.
Required Qualifications
* Experience:2+ years of experience in D2C customer support, e-commerce care, or subscription delivery customer service.
* Software Tools:Hands-on experience usingZendesk(or comparable platforms like Gorgias/Freshdesk) andGoogle Workspace(Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
* Back-End Comfort:Ability to quickly navigate custom internal ERPs/databases to check logistics data, log tickets, and issue customer account credits.
* Communication:Exceptional written and spoken English skills with a warm, empathetic tone suited for Canadian retail consumers.
* Workstation Setup:Quiet home office setup, high-speed fiber internet, and reliable power backup (UPS/inverter).
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
* Bilingual Capability (English & French):Fluent written and spoken French (Canadian or Standard French) to support our bilingual Canadian customer base (strongly preferred for candidates in Lebanon/North Africa).
* Prior experience in fresh food, meal kit, or perishable logistics customer service.
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 R185/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($10/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — 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.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →