Email Support Specialist
Remote Recruitment
Email Support Specialist
About this role
Salary: R29 000 – R32 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring an Email Support Specialist for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own a UK company’s email support queue — clear written answers, tidy ticket hygiene and response times that hold.
This suits a strong writer who likes resolving things properly the first time and wants a long-term career with a UK business from home in South Africa.
Key responsibilities
- Answer customer emails clearly and accurately within agreed response times
- Investigate issues and follow them through to resolution
- Keep ticket records, tags and notes accurate
- Escalate complex cases with a clear written summary
- Spot recurring problems and flag them to the team
- Contribute to help articles and saved reply templates
What you'll need
- Experience in an email, ticket or written customer support role
- Experience with a helpdesk tool such as Zendesk, Freshdesk or Intercom
- Excellent written English with a natural, professional tone
- Comfortable working to response-time targets
- A reliable fibre connection, a working laptop and a quiet place to work
Nice to have
- Experience supporting a UK or international customer base
- Familiarity with a knowledge base or help centre
- Experience with live chat alongside email
What's on offer
- 100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa
- Working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), Monday to Friday
- Long-term placement with a stable UK employer
- Ongoing support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout your placement
If this sounds like your kind of role, apply with your CV and we'll be in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Email Support Specialist position at Remote Recruitment?
The salary for this Email Support Specialist role at Remote Recruitment is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Email Support Specialist job at Remote Recruitment remote?
Yes, this Email Support Specialist position at Remote Recruitment is remote, with team members based in Gauteng, South Africa, Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Email Support Specialist role at Remote Recruitment full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Email Support Specialist role at Remote Recruitment.
How do I apply for the Email Support Specialist position at Remote Recruitment?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Remote Recruitment's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Email Support Specialist job at Remote Recruitment posted?
This Email Support Specialist position at Remote Recruitment was posted on Sep 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Email Support Specialist
Remote Recruitment
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