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Olwethu X. — Junior Customer Service Specialist from South Africa

Olwethu X.

Junior Customer Service Specialist

South Africa 2-3 years
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Olwethu X. is a dedicated customer service professional based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with over two years of extensive experience managing international UK client accounts in high-volume contact center environments. Excelling in multi-team roles, Olwethu handled Technical Support, Upselling, and Customer Retention tasks at CCI South Africa. He consistently managed 20 to 35 calls per day, ensuring both quality and first-call resolutions. Olwethu's strengths lie in technical troubleshooting, customer retention, and upselling, where he adeptly identifies opportunities for cross-selling while maintaining a customer-first approach. He is skilled in using CRM systems for accurate call logging and is proficient in objection handling to turn customer dissatisfaction into loyalty. Currently progressing in Mechanical Engineering (N6) at Thekwini TVET College, Olwethu brings analytical thinking and structured problem-solving into each client interaction, enhancing his professional communication with international clients.

Experience

  • Customer Service Agent – Multi-Team

    CCI South Africa · 2022 — 2025
    Addressed inbound technical inquiries from UK customers related to various products. Provided step-by-step troubleshooting support to facilitate first-call resolution. Recorded case details accurately and forwarded complex issues to the relevant teams. Managed a call volume of 20–35 daily while adhering to quality and service level agreements. Identified opportunities for upselling and cross-selling during customer interactions, presenting product benefits convincingly to improve sales performance. Engaged with customers looking to cancel services, utilizing de-escalation and objection-handling methods to retain clients, achieving strong save rates. Handled retention calls efficiently, successfully turning customer complaints into opportunities for loyalty.

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Education

  • Mechanical Engineering N6 (In Progress)
    Thekwini TVET College – Springfield Campus · 2026 — Present
  • Mechanical Engineering N5
    Thekwini TVET College – Springfield Campus · 2025 — 2025
  • Mechanical Engineering N4
    Thekwini TVET College – Springfield Campus · 2025 — 2025
  • National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
    Phambili High School – Rossburgh · — — 2021

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