Intern - Customer Experience

Full job description

Looking for an internship that will provide you with an experience like no other?

Have you got a passion for Customer Experience. Are you looking for an internship with a top employer? Join Sage as a Customer Experience agent and gain practical, valuable skills from a global, FTSE 100 company and unleash your potential.

Sage is a rapidly growing technology company that values innovation, creativity, and diversity. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and providing our customers with exceptional service. Our success is built on our people and we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for aspiring Customer Services Interns to join our program and help us accelerate our growth

Key Responsibilities

What will the programme look like?

The purpose of the role is to engage telephonically with existing Sage customers. Help our customers understand the contact path and address any outstanding issues. In addition, the customer services agent will provide solutions to accountants, partners and customer on various on problems relating to the product and other administrative areas. Engagement with internal Sage functions to find solutions to problems, this way gaining a better understanding of the greater picture and workings of Sage.

This is a hybrid role – three days per week in our Midrand office.

Summary of the Role

Call Customers and update internal systems

Address any outstanding issue on the customer’s account

Get issues sorted and educate the customer on who to reach out to solve issues

Educating on how to use the IVR & Customer Portals

Delivering timeous communication to Customer Experience leads on any trends picked up during conversation

What will make me successful?

A grade 12 matric certificate

A degree or a national diploma qualification will be an added advantage

You must have basic computer skills – Microsoft office

A Clear Criminal record

Must have excellent telephonic etiquette

Good understating of customers in the Accounting, Payroll & HR environment

Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and work with internal and external customers

A proactive and motivated attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Excellent communication (both verbal & written)

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support the Customer Service team.

Office Location

Midrand

What can I expect from the process?

Apply online with CV

Complete a gamified science-driven assessment via Harver, to help us accurately assess if you’re aligned to our values and behaviors, whilst removing any risk of unconscious bias from our process.

If you match the profile, you'll be sent a video interview to record.

If your video interview is successful, you’ll be invited to an Assessment Centre

Successful candidates will join our Intern Program on 1st August 2025 for 12 months

As we receive a high volume of applications, you may receive a delayed response to your video interview. We thank you for your patience.

Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us at earlycareers@sage.com.

Industries:Computer Software

Function: Telemarketing and Telecalling