POSITION: Assistant Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS & OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• PSIRA registered (Grade C) advantageous
• Proven ability to work under pressure and show attention to detail

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 1 years experience as a Wireman
• Practical electrical/electronic knowledge advantageous

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:  

To assist the Installations Technician with installing of cabling of an alarm system, drilling and be able to connect detectors and the panel. Be able to power-up and walk-test the system. A Technical Assistant at this level is suitably qualified and experienced (to the Company’s standards) to install the cabling of an alarm system as well as Intercom, CCTV & Access Control systems, do drilling on his own, connect detectors and the alarm control panel and also to power-up and walk-test the alarm system without the help of a technician present.

DUTIES

• Assist technician with installations of alarm and security equipment
• Assist technician by removing old equipment from clients premises
• Assist by running new cables, applying glue, drill holes, mount detectors, panels, contacts, lights, etc
• Inform technician of any shortfalls or limitations of the equipment and tools
• Inform technician of cabling required for an installation
• Assist technician with user functions and be able to do a handover
• Clean vehicles and premises after an installation

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.  Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

COMMERCIAL TECHNICIAN – INSTALLATIONS, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE:

Overall Purpose of the job:
• Be able to do the installation of electronic equipment for the security industry at commercial and industrial premises from Alarms, Access control, CCTV, Fire, Installation, Wiring, Commissioning

Minimum qualifications and experience:
• Matric or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electronic Security technician
• Programming, wiring, installations and fault-finding experience
• Valid code 08 driver’s license essential
• Must be PSIRA registered (Grade E, D C)

Job Requirements:
• Install and Program multiple alarm systems (Ajax, Paradox, Texecom, Caddx, IDS, DSC, Rhino, Risco)
• Installation and Maintenance of electric fences
• Smart CCTV systems (Line crossing, Facial recognition, Street surveillance etc.)
• Integration of Electric fencing, CCTV, and Intruder alarm systems
• Setup and maintenance of wireless, fibre and copper networks
• Installation of basic electricity e.g., DB Boards, Inverters, UPSs, and Generators
• Oversight and design of big projects
• IT and Network support
• Access Control systems (Bio-Metrix, UHF, Facial recognition, and Access cards)

Main duties & Responsibilities:
• Program system as per specifications
• Plan the cable runs with the wireman
• Obtain customer codes before attending a call daily and when on Standby
• Complete handovers
• Complete job cards after every installation
• Provide feedback to Manager / Supervisor and Call Centre upon completion of a call
• Keep stock up to date and assist store man with stock take
• Keep the company vehicle clean
• Submit petrol slips

Core competencies:
• Customer Focus Functional/Technical Skills
• Approachability Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
• Integrity and Trust Technical Learning

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.