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German-Speaking Customer Service Agent

The Global Talent Co.

Fully Remote
South Africa - CPT
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at The Global Talent Co. explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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

German-Speaking Customer Service Agent
Full-time | Remote | CET Business Hours
About The Global Talent Co.
We connect exceptional global talent with innovative technology and lifestyle companies worldwide. Our mission: everyone deserves equal access to opportunity, regardless of where they were born. Join our community of 25,000+ professionals building meaningful careers with leading international companies.
About the Company You'll Be Working With
You'll be joining a fast-growing European consumer lifestyle and wellness brand with a strong digital presence and a loyal customer base across the DACH region. This is a dynamic, detail-oriented team that takes customer experience seriously — your work will have a direct and visible impact on how the brand is perceived.
The Opportunity
This company is looking for a reliable, polished
German-Speaking Customer Service Agent
to join their customer care team — and they need someone who can hit the ground running.
You'll be handling customer enquiries in German, resolving issues with care and professionalism, and helping ensure every customer interaction reflects the brand at its best. This is a role for someone who is not just comfortable in a customer-facing position, but who takes genuine pride in doing it well.
Reliability and strong written German are non-negotiable.
If you show up, communicate clearly, and care about quality — this is a great fit.
What You'll Be Doing
Responding to customer enquiries via email and other written channels — professionally and promptly — in German
Resolving issues, complaints, and questions with empathy and efficiency
Ensuring every customer interaction reflects the company's standards and brand voice
Identifying recurring issues and flagging them to the broader team
Keeping records accurate and up to date
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless customer experiences
What We're Looking For
Native or fluent German speaker
— this is a hard requirement; all customer communication is in German
Proven customer service experience
— you've done this before and you're good at it
Experience in ticketing systems
Excellent written German
— clear, professional, and warm; this will be assessed during the interview process
Reliable and consistent — you show up, follow through, and take ownership of your responsibilities
Calm under pressure and able to handle difficult customer interactions with professionalism
Comfortable working remotely and independently within a structured team environment
Available to work
CET business hours (Mon–Fri)
What's On Offer
Competitive salary (discussed during the interview process)
Fully remote position
Paid annual leave
Exposure to a dynamic, growing European consumer brand
Supportive team culture and ongoing learning opportunities
Access to The Global Talent Co.'s wider professional community of 25,000+ global professionals
At The Global Talent Co., we believe great talent exists everywhere. We're proud to connect professionals across the globe with companies that value what they bring.

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 — 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 The Global Talent Co.

The Global Talent Co. is a company in the Sales industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 33 open positions on Hirezar. View all The Global Talent Co. jobs →