Assistant Technician - Banking

Architectural Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local security solutions company in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Technician to support alarm system installations. The role involves assisting with equipment installation, running cables, and conducting post-installation checks. Ideal candidates need a minimum Grade 12 qualification and at least one year of experience as a Wireman. Candidates should be PSIRA registered and possess a keen attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist technician with installations of alarm and security equipment.
• Remove old equipment from client premises.
• Run new cables and mount detectors and panels.
• Inform technician of any shortfalls or limitations.
• Assist with user functions and do a handover.
• Clean vehicles and premises after installation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

POSITION: Assistant Technician

Job Requirements & Other Attributes

• PSIRA registered (Grade C)
• 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.