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Customer Service Officer (GMG/AM 1)

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Organisation
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
Reference
VAC-54493
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Customer Service & Call Centre
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,439,455 - $1,935,907 per annum
Date Posted
24/10/2024
Expiry Date
08/11/2024
Reporting to the Asset and Office Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing and maintaining effective and efficient service to the Ministry €™s customers, in accordance with the Citizens Charter.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

  • Logs visitors in and out of the Ministry and issues security pass; 
  • Screen and directs customers and calls to the relevant officers; 
  • Resolves complaints and refers grievances to the designated Divisions for investigation;
  • Follows-up on complaints received by the Ministry to ensure that issues are resolved;
  • Responds to customers’ enquiries regarding the services provided by the Ministry, or directs queries to the relevant Departments, Agencies or Local Authorities;
  • Resolves customers’ enquiries as it relates to service standards; 
  • Monitors Suggestion Box to ensure that complaints/suggestions are noted and dealt with;
  • Participates in conducting customer service survey to ascertain the quality of service which is being extended to the public; 
  • Attends Customer Service workshops organized by the Public Sector Modernization Unit for Customer Service Officers within the Local Authorities. 
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; 
  • Good interpersonal skills; 
  • Good customer quality focus; 
  • Good integrity/ethics exercised in the performance of duties; 

Functional: 

  • Good knowledge of the services provided by the Ministry, and its portfolio responsibilities;
  • Sound knowledge of the Citizen’s Charter; 
  • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications; 
  • Good decision-making skills; 
  • Good judgment and initiative 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Certificate/Diploma in Customer Service from a recognized Tertiary Institution;
  • One (1) year experience in a similar capacity.

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level: 
Other

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