Customer Service Agent
Remote Recruitment
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. 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
Role overview
Remote Recruitment is hiring a remote Customer Service Agent to support a UK-based employer from South Africa. You'll be the friendly first point of contact, helping customers by phone, email and chat. This is a fully remote role working 09:00β17:00 UK time (11:00β19:00 SAST).
Key responsibilities
* Respond to customer queries by phone, email and live chat
* Resolve issues promptly and follow up where needed
* Log interactions and update customer records
* Escalate complex cases to the right team
* Help improve the customer experience with feedback
What you'll need
* Experience with customer service or support roles
* Familiarity with helpdesk or CRM software
* Patience, empathy and clear communication
* Clear written and spoken English
* A reliable home internet connection and quiet workspace
What's on offer
A salary of R13,000 β R16,000 per month, fully remote work, UK business hours, and a supportive team that cares about customers. Apply through Remote Recruitment today.
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
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
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 Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 121 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs β