Helpdesk Assistant - Lesaka; Fintech

We’re Hiring:
Helpdesk Assistant – Lesaka Merchant Division (Hospitality), Midrand

Lesaka Merchant Division (Hospitality) is expanding our Support team, and we’re looking for a dedicated Helpdesk Assistant to join us at our Midrand offices.

The successful candidate will report to the Call Centre Manager and will play a vital role in delivering exceptional first‑line support to our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer‑centric, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys solving problems through clear communication and structured support processes.

As a Helpdesk Assistant
, your responsibilities will include:

• Answering all incoming calls and responding to emails promptly
• Handling customer inquiries telephonically and via email
• Documenting all call information according to standard operating procedures
• Researching required information using available resources
• Managing and escalating customer complaints
• Providing customers with product and service information
• Updating customer information in the system
• Identifying and escalating priority issues
• Distributing incidents evenly to agents based on severity levels
• Coordinating with technicians to ensure timely customer assistance
• Following up with customers where necessary
• Producing call reports when required
• Demonstrating flexibility in adapting to a wide range of tasks
• Managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

To be considered, you must have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (essential)
• Strong comprehension skills to accurately understand and summarize customer issues
• Excellent listening skills and clear verbal communication
• A customer‑centric mindset with empathy, friendliness, and patience
• Ability to write clear, structured, and professional notes
• Basic technical awareness of systems/products and ability to recognize issue patterns
• Understanding of workflows, procedures, and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and accuracy in information capturing
• Accountability and ownership of work quality
• Professionalism, reliability, emotional control, and confidentiality
• Learning agility and willingness to grow through feedback and experience

Someone who is:

• Customer‑focused
• Calm, patient, and professional
• Detail‑driven and organised
• Able to multitask effectively
• A strong communicator
• Adaptable and eager to learn
• Ready to thrive in a fast‑paced support environment

Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures.

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If you meet the requirements and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer support, we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t miss this opportunity — submit your application today or share this role with someone who would be a perfect fit!

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