Sigma Connected Group
Utilities Technical Support - Back Office Advisor
🇿🇦Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa23 days ago
MidFull TimeEN
As our business continues to thrive and expand, we are searching for exceptional individuals to become part of the Sigma Family as Customer Service Advisors. Before delving into the details of this role, let us explain why joining us at Sigma is a fantastic opportunity.
Who are the Sigma Family?
At Sigma, we stand out and were acknowledged in May 2023 by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work - voted by our people.
Our core mission is to #ImproveEverythingAlways, with a strong focus on our people. That's why we are seeking exceptional individuals to join us and represent our clients, delivering top-tier customer service across various industries.
What being a part of the Sigma Family means for you!
📉 Career development and opportunities to apply for internal promotions following your probationary period.
🏆 Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with marvelous prizes.
🫶 Resources such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you when life might not be going quite as you expected.
🌲 Receive a tree in the Sigma Forest when you pass probation. This will allow you to review how your tree is reducing your carbon footprint.
🩺 Medical Insurance – Covers doctor visits, optometrist appointments and dental assistance, funeral cover, Group Life Cover, which are all Free from the Sigma Family to you.
🚗 Transportation Benefits – Accommodate making your traveling journey to work easier with the amazing shuttle services that we offer our employees.
👥 Join communities and collaborate with your colleagues on our internal Social Media platform.
💚 The opportunity to be a part of an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace – all amazing people are welcome in the Sigma Family.
What Your Day-to-Day will Look Like:
You’ll be working from offices based in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town. This role is primarily back-office focused and involves working within complex back-end systems to correct account data, support gains/losses processes, and enable accurate customer servicing. Successful candidates will be trusted with elevated system access to make critical updates and resolve technical account issues. Full training will be provided, but a strong willingness to learn and understand back-end systems and processes is essential.
Responsibilities:
Process and manage Proformas received from the Front Office (FO) and Middle Office (MO), ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Update and correct customer account information to maintain billing accuracy and prevent debt discrepancies.
Proactively contact customers to obtain missing or incomplete information required to progress Proformas or resolve account issues.
Ensure full compliance with internal policies and all relevant UK Regulatory Standards at every stage of the process.
Provide empathetic, professional support to customers, with particular care for those identified as vulnerable.
Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies across metering, billing, and gains/losses workflows to support accurate service delivery.
Operate efficiently within SAP IS-U and other industry systems to manage workflows, update data, and maintain accurate customer records.
Follow structured procedures and step-by-step guides to ensure system updates and data corrections are performed consistently and accurately.
Communicate clearly and compliantly, both verbally and in writing, in line with the campaign's communication standards and regulatory requirements.
Minimise repeat contacts and complaints by ensuring thorough backend resolution and comprehensive documentation of actions taken.
Collaborate effectively with internal teams to escalate and resolve complex account, data, or system issues promptly.
Minimize repeat contacts and complaints through clear communication and issue resolution. The pace is quick, ensuring a dynamic day assisting numerous people daily. You will work towards team goals and have a comfortable office setup at home, virtually connected with your team during shifts.
Full training and ongoing coaching are provided throughout your career. While prior knowledge is not expected, you will need to have a willingness to learn and a drive to excel. If you possess these qualities, you are going to thrive here!
What Amazing People Will Bring to the Role:
You are someone who is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Your commitment to your role shines through as you genuinely enjoy assisting people with their concerns, possessing excellent listening, communication, and empathy skills. Confidently, you engage with individuals to address customer inquiries and conflicts. Adapting to change comes naturally to you, comfortable both in independent work and team settings. Striving towards KPIs, your welcome feedback and maintain a positive outlook. You excel under pressure, diligently tracking your targets in a fast-paced work environment.
Requirements:
Essential Skills:
Desirable system skills:
Desirable technical skills:
Simple and Straight Forward Recruitment.
We believe in a straightforward approach and don't believe in unnecessary hurdles for candidates. After sending us your CV, if we find a fitting position, we'll reach out for a brief phone chat. If you match what we're looking for in a new Sigma Family member, you'll be invited to a Talent Session or a one-on-one interview. If successful, you'll receive a start date and our fantastic onboarding team will get you ready for your first day.
Supporting our future people.
If you need any assistance or adjustments at any point during recruitment, feel free to let us know.
If you like the sound of being part of the Sigma Family then don’t wait and get applying!
