Assistant Technician

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

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Tech (Wireman) to assist with the installation of alarm systems and security equipment. Candidates should have at least one year of experience as a Wireman, a Grade 12 qualification, and the ability to work under pressure. The role involves installation tasks, cleaning, and providing user support. Relevant experience and PSIRA registration are advantageous.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist technician with installations of alarm and security equipment.
• Remove old equipment from clients' premises.
• Run new cables, apply glue, drill holes, mount equipment.
• Inform technician of equipment and tools limitations.
• Assist with user functions and perform handovers.
• Clean vehicles and premises after installations.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

POSITION: Assistant Tech (Wireman)

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 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.