CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Our Client is looking for a Customer Service Manager who will act as a liaison between our client and their customers.  The candidate will be responsible for the management of the Helpdesk and IT Support departments as well dealing with customer queries. Key Responsibilities  Managing the efficient functioning of the Helpdesk and IT Support departments  Maintaining a good relationship with internal and external customers Providing help and advice to customers the products or services Attending to all calls, inbound and outbound, from internal and external customers within SLA  Communicating courteously with internal and external customers Providing thorough and efficient feedback to clients Investigating and solving customer problems and queries Analysing statistics or other data to determine the level of customer service the company is providing and opportunities to improve customer service. Writing reports analysing the customer services the company provides Coaching and training staff to deliver a high standard of customer service Learning about the company’s products or services and keeping up to date with changes  Developing customer service procedures, policies and standards for your organisation or department Management of relevant stakeholders System support and maintenance  Ensuring each team meets functional objectives Operational cross-training Performance management HR-related tasks  Business unit expenses and chargebacks Administrative duties Minimum Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 essential with Certificate/Diploma in Customer Service, Management & Leadership Computer literate on MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) Strong written and verbal communication skills 2-3 year’s management experience of a group of minimum 5-10 team members Must be fully bilingual and well-spoken in English and Afrikaans Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Ability to build strong relationships  Planning and organising Decision-making skills Conflict management