Assistant Technician

Fidelity Services Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider located in Durban is seeking an Assistant Technician to assist with the installation of alarm systems and security equipment. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of wireman experience and a minimum Grade 12 qualification. Responsibilities include helping with installations, cleaning after work, and ensuring the job meets quality standards. The role encourages applications from historically disadvantaged candidates and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Wireman.
• PSIRA registered (Grade C) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist technician with installations of alarm and security equipment.
• Assist by running new cables and mounting equipment.
• Clean vehicles and premises after an installation.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Electrical/ electronic knowledge

Job description

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. While 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. While 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.