TRAFFIC Western Cape

E-commerce Customer Support Specialist

Hire Hangar

Job Description

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career.

Job Title: E-commerce Customer Support Specialist

Location: Remote
Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST-PST)

Role Overview

We are looking for an E-commerce Customer Support Specialist to deliver exceptional customer experiences across digital channels. This role focuses on resolving customer issues, supporting online purchasing journeys, and ensuring smooth post-purchase support while working closely with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle customer inquiries related to products, orders, payments, returns, and exchanges
  • Provide clear, accurate, and empathetic support via email and chat
  • Maintain detailed ticket documentation and customer records
  • Collaborate with Operations and Fulfillment teams to resolve issues
  • Follow established support processes and quality standards
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and support workflows
Required Qualifications
  • Experience providing customer support for e-commerce or online retail businesses
  • Strong written communication and problem-solving skills
  • Prior experience working remotely is mandatory, including fluency with remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar), and experience working with US or UK-based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered
  • Ability to manage multiple tickets and priorities effectively
  • Customer-first mindset with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with international customers
  • Familiarity with CRM or helpdesk systems
  • Experience contributing to FAQs or help center content
Tools & Technology
  • Support Platforms: Zendesk, Gorgias, Freshdesk
  • E-commerce Platforms: Shopify or similar
  • Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace

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About This Role

Career insights for Customer Service Representatives positions

Salary Benchmark
R16,903/month
R12,178 to R24,093/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
03 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Customer Service Representatives Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R16,903/month
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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