Customer Service Agent (German Speaking)
Keen · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted Jul 30, 2026
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At Keen, we don't just deliver services - we embed ourselves into the heart of our clients' businesses. From digital marketing and creative to customer experience, we craft bold, high-performance digital experiences for global brands.
Keen helps some of the most exciting U.S. and international brands scale smarter by embedding expert teams that drive results across marketing, creative, customer experience, and sales.
We're not an agency or legacy BPO. We're a partner in growth and that's where you come in.
About The Role
We’re hiring a Bilingual German/English Customer Support Agent to support one of our high-growth global clients providing payment services to merchant app stores and their end-user customers.
In this role, you’ll deliver outstanding service to both German and English-speaking customers, ensuring seamless experiences and resolving inquiries with precision and care. This is a fast-paced, high-impact position ideal for someone who loves problem-solving, thrives under pressure, and is passionate about delivering exceptional support.
What You'll Do
Support end-user customers via email, chat, phone, and service management platforms in both German and English
Resolve transaction issues, troubleshoot technical problems, and process online/offline refunds
Follow standard operating procedures and utilize knowledge base articles to resolve requests efficiently
Meet and exceed service level agreements with timely, accurate responses
Escalate complex issues to management when necessary
Maintain detailed case records and contribute to improving knowledge base documentation
Analyze customer issues to identify patterns and recommend solutions
Develop a deep understanding of products, services, and customer requirements
Requirements
2+ years of customer-facing support experience (customer support, success, help desk, or technical support)
Fluent in German and English (verbal and written)
CEFR Level: B2 or higher in German
CEFR Level: C1 or higher in English
Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically with customers in both languages
Experience with service management tools like Zendesk, Jira Service Management, or ServiceNow
Familiarity with websites, web applications, and mobile apps; API knowledge is a plus
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining professionalism
Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
A true team player who collaborates well and contributes proactively
Typing speed of 40+ WPM
Schedule & Location
Keen supports clients around the world and operates in a 24/7/365 environment . Team members are scheduled across a variety of shifts to ensure continuous support, so flexibility to work different shift patterns is essential.
This is a full-time, office-based role located in Salt River.
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