Cape Town: Customer Support Specialist Payments Transaction Monitoring posted by Datafin

April 12, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Datafin

Western Cape

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

Customer Support Specialist Payments & Transaction MonitoringOther
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:

Are you passionate about fintech, digital payments, and customer experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can solve problems, analyze transactions, and help merchants succeed? If so, our Client wants you on their team as a Customer Support Specialist (Payments & Transaction Monitoring). Experience in fintech, payments, or transaction monitoring (or a strong interest in the industry). If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in the digital payments space and help shape the future of financial technology across Africa, they would love to have you join their team!

DUTIES:

Customer Support & Guidance Provide exceptional customer support, guiding merchants and users through payment processes.
Monitor & Investigate Transactions Search payments, track movements, and resolve issues.
Merchant Support & Guidance Help businesses navigate their dashboards, understand payment flows, and handle queries.
Analyze & Solve Issues Dive deep into transaction trends, identify problems, and recommend solutions.
Optimize Payment Operations Adjust, enable, or disable payment channels when needed.
Ensure Accuracy Review customer support responses and provide coaching to enhance quality.
Troubleshoot & Improve Work with eCommerce merchants to resolve plugin and payment method issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric (Grade 12) required. Any other skills will be beneficial such as, but not limited to, marketing, graphic designing, business development, sales etc.
Experience in fintech, payments, or transaction monitoring (or a strong interest in the industry).

Willing to work Afternoon / Night Shift: –

Working Hours:

This role operates on a rotating shift schedule, which includes:

Morning Shift: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM
Afternoon / Night Shift: 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM 12:00 AM
Weekend Shifts: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (on rotation, not every weekend)

ATTRIBUTES:

A sharp analytical mindset you love spotting patterns and solving problems.
Excellent communication skills you can break down complex issues for merchants and teams.
Ability to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment and adapt to evolving challenges.
Tech-savvy & Computer Literate Comfortable working with payment platforms, dashboards, reporting tools, and troubleshooting digital issues.
Fluent in English Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.

The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.

The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.

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