Tech Officer: Call Desk Agent

Business unit, Department, Reporting

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Job grade : OP2

Core Description

Provide a service that will exceed the expectations of the Company's customers – both external and internal and to ensure that the agreed standards in respect of length of incident, wrap up time, log-on time and updating of database are maintained while ensuring that the incident is directed to the correct channels.     

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions
  • Accurate and timeous logging, updating and closing of incidents, ensuring all necessary information supplied, including the Estimated Times of Arriva (ETA) for logged incidents.  
  • Managing the assigned area, ensuring that incidents are resolved within the average Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Customer (which is between 10 – 15%).  
  • Following up on incidents logged daily, keeping a record relating to queries, as well as incidents closed daily, and generating a report of such.   
  • Resolving between 700 to 900 calls daily with the correct closing details selected. 
  • Updating the Cause and Warranty information, ensuring to inform the technician if the site is under warranty.  
  • Recognising, documenting and alerting the Call Centre Supervisor of trends in customer calls.  
  • Ensuring that issues / severities are escalated to the relevant managers; as well following up on escalations through the day, reporting feedback.  
Core Functional Skills & Capabilities
Attention to detail Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Communication Teamwork Core Behavioural Competencies
Working with people Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations Following instructions & procedures Planning & Organising Coping with pressures & setbacks Culture Match Job Match Minimum Qualifications
NQF 4: Grade 12 National Diploma Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage
Experience

Minimum 2-years' experience within a Call Centre type environment.  

Certifications
Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Special Requirements / Employment Condition
Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required Workplace / Physical Requirements
Full-time Client Based Position Billable
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