- Closing date: September 25, 2026
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Contact Centre Agent at our base Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Contact Centre Team Leader.
Responsibilities
- Handle and resolve customer complaints, requests and queries such as bookings, delays, cancellations, lost property, system issues etc;
- As the first point of contact, follow clear scripts, instructions and guidelines to inform, investigate, resolve and process high-volume customer enquiries;
- Process forms, orders, and applications requested by the customers;
- Provide customers with FlySafair’s service and product information;
- Explain processes to customers and guide them accordingly;
- Follow up with customers when required to ensure that issues are resolved;
- Identify customer needs, clarify information, research/ investigate as needed and provide solutions and or alternatives;
- Escalate problematic queries to the correct level to ensure prompt and effective resolution;
- Capture details of comments, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken in line with SOPs. Update existing customer information;
- Liaise and interact with customers via approved communication channels in a positive and helpful manner, ensuring exceptional customer service;
- Exceed customer expectations by going above and beyond;
- Seize opportunities to upsell products when they arise;
- Maintain customer confidentiality;
- Maintain knowledge of services and products and identify opportunities to improve customer service.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Minimum of 1 year’s call centre experience;
- No criminal or credit record (Essential);
- Required to work shifts, on weekends, public holidays and flexible hours (Essential);
- Willingness to work longer than normal office hours (Essential).
Personal Attributes:
- High degree of patience and assertiveness;
- Trustworthy, professional and reliable;
- Customer-focused and service-orientated;
- Team orientated;
- Goal orientated;
- Adaptable and flexible;
- Immaculate timekeeping.
How to Apply
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