Cape Town is South Africa's largest call centre and BPO hub, so experienced agents have options. Entry-level seats usually need only matric, clear English and computer literacy, which makes a well-targeted advert more useful than a long list of requirements. Most operators cluster around Century City, Woodstock, Salt River, the CBD and Bellville. Say where your site is and whether night shifts for international accounts are involved.
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Our call centre salary guide says inbound agents typically start at R5,000 to R7,000 per month, while outbound agents and those on international accounts can earn R6,000 to R12,000. Night-shift premiums and performance bonuses can add R1,000 to R3,000 per month.
Full-time agents must earn at least the national minimum wage: R30.23 per hour since 1 March 2026 — about R5,890 per month for a full-time 45-hour week.
| Role | Typical monthly pay (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Call Centre Agent (Inbound) | R5,000 – R10,000 |
| Call Centre Agent (Outbound) | R6,000 – R12,000 |
| Customer Service Representative | R5,500 – R11,000 |
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Inbound agents typically start at R5,000 to R7,000 per month; outbound agents and those on international accounts can earn R6,000 to R12,000, with night-shift premiums and bonuses adding R1,000 to R3,000.
Entry-level agent roles usually don't. Matric, clear English and computer literacy are the common requirements.
Yes. Our salary guide notes that agents serving UK, US or Australian clients typically earn 15–30% more than those on local accounts, with night-shift availability the main extra requirement.
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