Front Office Specialist

South Africa·Cape Townmid

Administration & Office SupportOffice Specialist

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Requirements Summary

Matric required; finance diploma is a plus 4+ years’ experience in customer support,

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Administration & Office SupportOffice Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong passion for customer service and proven experience as an Omni-Channel Customer Experience Specialist. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to delivering a cohesive and seamless customer experience across all interaction channels. This includes consistently providing high-quality service, efficiently resolving issues, fostering customer loyalty, optimising operational processes, adapting to customer needs, and actively contributing to overall business growth. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service in a professional, warm, and clear manner, enhancing the end-to-end customer experience.

Responsibilities

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→Manage time, attendance, and personal output to consistently meet SLAs and KPIs.
→Build deep expertise in Lula’s lending and support processes to become a subject matter expert (SME).
→Achieve weekly performance targets related to customer engagement, lending applications, and service quality.
→Deliver high-quality, customer-centric service across multiple channels (voice, email, chat, etc.), with a focus on financial services.
→Support customers through the full lending and onboarding journey, ensuring clarity, trust, and resolution.
→Provide insights and feedback to improve service delivery, internal workflows, and customer outcomes.
→Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal risk controls in a financial services environment.
→Keep customers informed on the status of their lending queries, applications, and next steps.

Requirements

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Matric required; finance diploma is a plus
4+ years’ experience in customer support, ideally in banking or financial services
Experience with SME customers is advantageous
Strong troubleshooting and multitasking skills
Proven track record of delivering high-quality customer service
Omni-channel support experience (email, chat, phone, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication
Fintech and/or startup experience is a bonus
Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Zendesk Support CRM system an advantage

KEY COMPENTENCIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Customer-Centricity: Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding customer needs and delivering consistent, high-quality experiences across all touchpoints.
Omni-Channel Expertise: Effectively manages customer interactions across multiple channels to ensure a seamless and consistent customer journey.
Problem-Solving: Investigates and resolves customer issues efficiently, identifying root causes and opportunities to prevent recurring problems.
Communication & Relationship Management: Communicates clearly and professionally, building positive customer relationships and trust.
Continuous Improvement: Identifies customer pain points and recommends process improvements to reduce customer effort and enhance service delivery.
Data & Insight-Driven Thinking: Uses customer feedback and operational data to identify trends, inform decisions, and improve customer outcomes.
Accountability & Ownership: Takes ownership of customer queries and outcomes, ensuring timely resolution and effective follow-through.
Commercial Awareness: Understands the impact of customer experience on customer satisfaction, retention, loyalty, operational efficiency, and overall business performance.