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Customer Services Advisor

DHL
Johannesburg, Gauteng
1 day ago

(25005RK)

South Africa-Gauteng-Johannesburg | Full-time | Permanent | Flexible Working Times


IT’S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.

IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD GET ON TOGETHER

Why do people call us the world’s most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world. And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes.

We love our role in the world. And we’re looking for the right people to help us maintain – and grow it. People like you.


Role Purpose

As a Customer Service Advisor, you’ll be the voice of DHL. Confidently and knowledgeably provide the full suite of DHL customer service offerings (e.g., booking, enquiries, shipment status, tracking etc) to all parties contacting DHL via the customer service hotline and other contact modes.
Providing an efficient and professional service to DHL customers through prompt, courteous and accurate responses to customers’ enquiries. Maintaining the existing customer base by building customer loyalty through an effective problem solving and customer care. Maintaining all service standards set by DHL Express. To handle all requests from customers for overseas collections and from the Network for Inbound and Outbound collections. All Service Desk bookings are proactively monitored to ensure the process is consistently successful, which in turn increases the customer's shipping experience.

Key responsibilities

  • Confidently handle a wide range of customer interactions across all contact channels (phone, email, live chat), delivering prompt and accurate support.

  • Process bookings, provide shipment status updates, track packages, and assist with general and technical enquiries.

  • Deliver service in line with DHL’s quality and performance standards, maintaining professionalism and empathy in every interaction.

  • Proactively manage overseas collection requests and ensure all bookings (inbound and outbound) are actioned accurately and within agreed timeframes.

  • Monitor all service desk bookings to ensure seamless follow-through and resolution, enhancing the overall customer shipping experience.

  • Take full ownership of customer requests — ensuring timely follow-up, problem resolution, and clear communication until closure.

  • Build customer loyalty through effective issue resolution and proactive support, contributing to retention and positive brand experience.

  • Promote DHL’s Value-Added Services where appropriate and identify opportunities to refer potential sales leads.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient resolution of customer queries and service exceptions.

  • Ensure all systems (MCT, SPARK, CSV, etc.) are used in line with DHL policies, and all interactions are logged accurately.

  • Adhere to the contact centre schedule and meet key performance indicators, including call quality, response times, and customer satisfaction scores.

  • Contribute to team performance through knowledge sharing, feedback participation, and continuous improvement practices.

We are looking forward to your application.


Minimum Requirements

  • Senior Certificate/Matric (Grade 12) or NQF Level 4 Equivalent

  • Minimum of 2 year customer service experience in the service industry

  • Good operational understanding and proven knowledge of the DHL Network

  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal (Business English)


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DHL International (Pty) Ltd.

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