Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 21 000 per month
Posted
09 May 2026
Closes
29 May 2026
Work in Cape Town
Customer Care Specialist (Retention & Complaints)
We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Customer Care Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in managing customer relationships, resolving complaints, and retaining customers who are considering cancellation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting revenue by delivering exceptional service and turning challenging situations into positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Required Experience & Skills
Preferred / Advantageous
Key Competencies
The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting revenue by delivering exceptional service and turning challenging situations into positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle inbound and outbound customer interactions, particularly with customers wishing to cancel services
- Proactively retain customers by understanding concerns and offering effective solutions
- Manage and resolve customer complaints in a professional and empathetic manner
- Investigate issues related to service delivery, communication, and product performance
- Negotiate retention outcomes that are beneficial to both the customer and the business
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and resolutions
- Collaborate with internal teams to address recurring issues and improve service delivery
- Meet individual retention and performance targets
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a customer service or customer care role
- Demonstrated experience in complaint resolution and de-escalation
- Strong customer retention experience (essential)
- Excellent negotiation and objection-handling skills
- Must be computer literate
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Results-driven with a proactive and positive attitude
Preferred / Advantageous
- Experience in a retention or cancellations team
- Background in telecoms, insurance, or security services
Key Competencies
- Customer-centric mindset
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
- Problem-solving ability
- Persuasive communication
- Target-driven and self-motivated