Customer Support Engineer at Netcom Africa

Built from the ground up for high-speed broadband IP communications, Netcom Africa Limited has been the leading ICT provider of corporate tailored solutions in western Africa since 2004. Our communications product suite is best in class using the latest generation technologies in communications and supported 24/7 by some of the most experienced customer support and technical engineers in the industry. Today our network reaches major business centers with access to 154 countries. We own and operate our own infrastructure with clear channel capacity leasing on all available subsea cable systems landing in Nigeria for redundancy. We are the only ICT provider in Nigeria able to guarantee a service Availability of 99.5% delivering quality standards comparable to USA and Europe. Our Quality Focus TL9000Netcom is Africa’s first ISO9001:2008 and TL9000 certified company, bringing international telecommunication standards to the continent.

Objective & Summary

Your primary responsibility will be to provide technical assistance and support to our customers, ensuring their satisfaction and successful use of our products or services. You will serve as a bridge between our customers and our technical teams, helping to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while maintaining excellent customer relationships. Your role will be critical in ensuring a positive customer experience and driving customer loyalty.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat regarding internet service issues, billing inquiries, and general support questions.
• Provide technical assistance to customers in troubleshooting and resolving internet connectivity problems, including router configurations, network setups, and basic hardware or software issues.
• Offer comprehensive explanations of services, pricing plans, and features to potential and existing customers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of our offerings.
• Accurately log customer interactions, inquiries, and resolutions in the ticketing system to maintain a comprehensive customer support database.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as Core Network Support, Access Network and System support, to escalate and resolve complex technical issues that require specialized expertise.
• Identify and escalate potential service disruptions or network-related problems to the appropriate department for swift resolution.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and service efficiency, suggesting process enhancements or product improvements when necessary.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and ISP service offerings to provide informed assistance and advice to customers.

Requirements

Essential Skills / knowledge / traits

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in using help desk software, customer support tools, and remote support technologies.
• Familiarity with a range of operating systems, software applications, and networking concepts.
• Patience, empathy, and a customer-centric attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications in relevant technologies or platforms may be a plus.

Experience, Education and/or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology) or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in technical support, customer service, or a related role.

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