Contact Centre Agent
FlySafair
2026/09/17   JHB


Job Ref #: C02_0052
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 7
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Contact Centre Agent at our base Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Contact Centre Team Leader.
Job Description
  • Handle and resolve customer complaints, requests and queries such as bookings, delays, cancellations, lost property, system issues etc;
  • As the first point of contact, follow clear scripts, instructions and guidelines to inform, investigate, resolve and process high-volume customer enquiries;
  • Process forms, orders, and applications requested by the customers;
  • Provide customers with FlySafair's service and product information;
  • Explain processes to customers and guide them accordingly;
  • Follow up with customers when required to ensure that issues are resolved;
  • Identify customer needs, clarify information, research/ investigate as needed and provide solutions and or alternatives;
  • Escalate problematic queries to the correct level to ensure prompt and effective resolution;
  • Capture details of comments, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken in line with SOPs. Update existing customer information;
  • Liaise and interact with customers via approved communication channels in a positive and helpful manner, ensuring exceptional customer service;
  • Exceed customer expectations by going above and beyond;
  • Seize opportunities to upsell products when they arise;
  • Maintain customer confidentiality;
  • Maintain knowledge of services and products and identify opportunities to improve customer service.
Job Requirements
  • Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
  • Minimum of 1 year's call centre experience gained within the last 3 years in a medium-sized organisation (Essential);
  • No criminal or credit record (Essential);
  • Required to work shifts, on weekends, public holidays and flexible hours (Essential);
  • Willingness to work longer than normal office hours (Essential). 

Personal Attributes:

  • High degree of patience and assertiveness;
  • Trustworthy, professional and reliable;
  • Customer-focused and service-orientated;
  • Team orientated;
  • Goal orientated;
  • Adaptable and flexible;
  • Immaculate timekeeping.

Application Guideline:

  • Email applications will not be accepted;
  • Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
  • Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

  • Not to proceed with this vacancy;
  • To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 25 September 2026