Customer Service Agent

POSITION OVERVIEW: MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry. We are seeking a dedicated and personable Customer Service Agent to join our team and be the first point of contact for our valued customers. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering exceptional service by responding to inquiries, resolving concerns, and ensuring a positive customer experience across all communication channels. If you are a strong communicator with a passion for helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, wed love to hear from you. To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions. Start Date: 07th July 2025 Work Pattern/Shifts: This role follows U.S aligned working hours to ensure effective communication and collaboration with our teams and stakeholders across time zone POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Responsibilities:

• Assist customers with inquiries, complaints, product information, and service-related issues via phone, email, or chat.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer problems effectively, escalating complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate departments when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all customer interactions and transactions in the system.
• Follow up with customers to ensure their issues are fully resolved and that they are satisfied with the service provided.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as technical support, billing, or logistics to address customer concerns and ensure timely resolutions.
• Stay up to date with client products, services, procedures, and policies to provide clear and accurate information to customers.
• Meet or exceed individual and team performance targets, including response times, resolution rates, and customer satisfaction scores.
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and in compliance with data protection guidelines.
• Identify recurring issues or trends and provide feedback or suggestions for service improvements.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by maintaining a cooperative and professional attitude with colleagues and supervisors.
• Support onboarding or mentoring of new team members when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the customer service team.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, driven, and confident applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities.

• NSC certificate (Grade 12) is required.
• Clear criminal record.
• Must pass a drug screening test
• Excellent command of English
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a customer care agent or call center role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to commute to our offices
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and CRM tools is a plus.
• Team player with a willingness to learn and adapt.

COMPENSATION DETAILS: WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION? At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members. What You Can Expect from MCI: We understand the importance of balance and support, which is why we offer a variety of benefits and incentives that go beyond a paycheck. Our team members enjoy:

• Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
• Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacations—and sometimes even cars!
• Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
• Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
• Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
• Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
• Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
• Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
• Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your LifeFinish MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued. If youre ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today! PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a persons merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCIs commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment. MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCIs policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works. ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY): MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services. In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowas Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCIs subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazines List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines. Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce, GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum. ................: The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. Its not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Information :

• Company : MCI Careers
• Position : Customer Service Agent
• Location : Cape Town, Western Cape 7430
• Country : ZA