Assistant Technician

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

Job summary

A leading security solutions company in eMalahleni is seeking an Assistant Technician. The role includes assisting with the installation of alarm and security systems, requiring electrical knowledge and experience. Candidates must have at least a Grade 12 qualification and one year of experience as a Wireman. The position awards preference to Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates, aligning with transformation policies.

Qualifications

• PSIRA registered (Grade C) advantageous.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Wireman.
• Practical electrical/electronic knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist technician with installations of alarm and security equipment.
• Run new cables, apply glue, drill holes, and mount detectors.
• Clean vehicles and premises after an installation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Drilling tools

Alarm systems

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 year 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.