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Customer Support Representative- English & German

Alcumus provides technology-led risk management solutions, helping organizations manage compliance, safety, and sustainability.

Alcumus

Employee count: 501-1000

South Africa only

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At Veriforce, we help companies in high-risk industries keep their people, worksites, and supply chains safe and compliant. As a global leader in contractor and supply chain risk management, our SaaS platform simplifies contractor onboarding, credentialing, and compliance while providing powerful analytics and insights. Beyond software, we offer expert support, training, and consulting so our clients can operate with confidence. Together, we’re making workplaces safer every day.


A Customer Support Representative, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality support to contractors and customers throughout their lifecycle—from onboarding and activation to renewals, compliance support, and ongoing assistance. You will handle both inbound and outbound communications and provide support via phone, email, live chat, and virtual meetings.

This role requires a customer‑first mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to resolve product and service‑related inquiries efficiently, professionally, and positively. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to a local or central office for team meetings or training may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Contractor Onboarding & Portfolio Management
  • Conduct contractor onboarding and activation
  • Provide ongoing user support for assigned contractor portfolios
  • Manage contractor status and ensure accurate system records
  • Support subscription renewals and contribute to customer retention efforts
Customer Support & Compliance Assistance
  • Respond to inbound customer queries related to the ComplyWorks system
  • Provide basic administrative guidance or refer customers to safety file administration partners as needed
  • Assist with compliance‑related questions and general system navigation
Administration & Reporting
  • Complete daily administrative data capturing as required
  • Maintain accurate records of all inbound and outbound customer engagements
  • Assist with invoice reconciliation in the billing system when required
  • Support reporting, report inputs, and report generation as needed
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Attend and prepare for all individual and team meetings as scheduled
  • Assist with new team member onboarding and training when required
  • Participate in peer quality reviews of customer engagements and documentation
  • Contribute to team documentation, including SOPs, manuals, and registers
Customer Engagement & Growth Support
  • Maintain strong, constructive relationships with contractor companies, with a focus on retention and solution adoption
  • Report on subscriber engagement, risks, and overall account health
  • Participate in outbound or telephonic canvassing related to new or existing products and features
  • Identify and escalate opportunities where contractors may benefit from additional employer or value‑added solutions

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required
  • Fluency in English and German (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum 2 years of customer support experience
  • At least2 years of contact center experience(phone and chat support)
  • Minimum 1 year of remote / work‑from‑home experience
  • Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365(Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple customer interactions with professionalism and accuracy
  • Experience supporting international customers and multilingual environments

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Full Time

Experience level

Education

High school

Experience

2 years minimum

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

South Africa +/- 0 hours

About Alcumus

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We are Alcumus, and since 1979, we've been dedicated to helping organizations of all sizes anticipate, manage, and avoid risks that could endanger their people, operations, and our planet. Our journey began with a focus on providing market-leading compliance and risk management solutions. Over the years, we have expanded our offerings significantly to include software, certification, accreditation, HR and health and safety consultancy, particularly for SMEs, and comprehensive training expertise. This evolution has shaped the Alcumus you see today – a partner committed to creating better, safer, and more sustainable workplaces.

Our core belief is that an organization's success is intrinsically linked not just to what they do, but how they do it. The way businesses manage risk, care for their employees and customers, and interact with the environment is paramount. At Alcumus, we work in partnership with our clients, empowering them to demonstrate their commitment to operating at the highest standards in the most responsible and digitally advanced manner. We achieve this through our passionate people and our innovative, software-led risk management solutions that span Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management. Our integrated approach to managing Health, Safety, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors extends across diverse industries, various locations, and complex contractor and supplier networks. The operational resilience, control, and valuable insights we deliver contribute to the ongoing success of over 45,000 customers globally. Our in-house specialists also provide SSIP contractor certification, supplier verification, HR consultancy, training, and UKAS accredited ISO certification and accreditation support. By fostering strong relationships with our customers, we gain a deep understanding of their unique needs, enabling us to provide tailored technology solutions, expert advice, and unwavering support. This helps them to effectively identify and minimize risks, navigate complex compliance landscapes, and ultimately, create safer workplaces for everyone.

Employee benefits

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LinkedIn Learning

Access to LinkedIn Learning.

Flexible working hours

Offers flexible working hours.

Enhanced Parental Leave

Offers enhanced parental leave.

Generous annual leave

Provides generous annual leave.

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