Alarm Systems Technician — Installations & Programming

Fidelity Services Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Services Group in South Africa seeks an experienced alarm technician to install and service alarm systems for commercial and residential clients.

You will program panels (DSC, FBI, CADDX, IDS, Paradox), wire and commission equipment, plan cable routes, and provide on-site quotes. Must have PSIRA Grade C, Matric, and a valid driver's license, with standby availability.

Join a team focused on quality installations, on-time handovers, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent educational qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an alarm technician.
• Extensive programming, wiring, installations and fault finding experience.
• Valid driver’s licence essential.
• Must be PSIRA registered (Grade C).
• Sound knowledge of DSC, FBI, CADDX, IDS, Paradox and Telecom systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform alarm installations as per quotation.
• Program alarm panels / 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, invoices and job cards after every installation.
• Provide feedback to Manager / Supervisor and Call Centre upon completion of a call.

Skills

Action oriented

Priority setting

Customer focus

Planning

Interpersonal savvy

Approachability

Technical skills

Delegation

Informing

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

DSC

FBI

CADDX

IDS

Paradox

Telecom systems

CCTV

Job description

Fidelity Services Group in South Africa seeks an experienced alarm technician to install and service alarm systems for commercial and residential clients.

You will program panels (DSC, FBI, CADDX, IDS, Paradox), wire and commission equipment, plan cable routes, and provide on-site quotes. Must have PSIRA Grade C, Matric, and a valid driver's license, with standby availability.

Join a team focused on quality installations, on-time handovers, and accurate documentation.