South Africa: Technical Support Manager posted by WatersEdge Solutions

Location: Fully Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: B2B SaaS | RegTech | Customer Support

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a fast-growing RegTech SaaS company to recruit an experienced Technical Support Manager to lead global customer support operations. This is a senior-level, hands-on opportunity to drive service excellence, team performance, and customer satisfaction across a multicultural, fully remote support team.

About the Role

Reporting to the CTO, youll manage end-to-end support operations, lead a global team, and ensure delivery of best-in-class service to enterprise clients. You’ll oversee escalations, performance metrics, and the continuous optimisation of support processes. This role blends strategic leadership with technical acumen, offering the opportunity to shape a scalable, high-performing support environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily global support operations and monitor SLA, FCR, CSAT, and audit metrics

• Recruit, coach, and lead a multicultural team of customer support specialists

• Oversee escalated issues and act as the senior escalation point for high-value customers

• Maintain and improve internal documentation, SOPs, and operational playbooks

• Ensure global shift coverage, especially across Arabic and English-speaking regions

• Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and sales teams to relay customer insights

• Drive automation, self-service tools, and innovation within the support function

• Analyse feedback and support metrics to inform strategy and improve outcomes

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in customer support, with 2+ years in a management role

• Deep understanding of SaaS support operations, performance tracking, and QA

• Experience with support ticketing platforms (Freshdesk, Zendesk, HubSpot)

• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic (both written and verbal)

• Proven ability to manage escalations, handle high-value clients, and lead teams globally

• Technical proficiency in API/SDK troubleshooting and documentation management

• Data-driven mindset with experience interpreting support analytics

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting clients in regulated industries (e.g., fintech, crypto, mobility)

• Familiarity with product support documentation, integration guides, and DevOps collaboration

• Previous exposure to global SaaS scaling environments

Whats On Offer

• Fully remote, flexible work environment

• High-impact leadership role with cross-functional collaboration

• Competitive salary and global team engagement

• Opportunity to shape a best-in-class support function in a fast-growth SaaS company

Company Culture

WatersEdge Solutions works with clients pushing boundaries in tech and compliance. Youll join a mission-driven team dedicated to innovation, global collaboration, and customer success. If you thrive in fast-paced environments where your leadership makes a measurable impact, this is your platform to grow.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.