Communications Technician

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 days paid leave per year

Long service leave

Standard hours: 07h30–17h00 (Mon–Thu)

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Communications Technician to install and service electronic security and data systems across operations. You will install wiring, CCTV, access control, and data cabling, and assist with office moves and infrastructure upgrades.

The role requires a minimum Grade 12, relevant certifications, and at least 5 years in electronic security. You must be able to work overtime, lift tools, and operate safely under OHSA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications or qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working within an electronic security field.
• Basic electric/electronic, CCTV, intercom, data or alarm courses.
• IP and analogue camera, alarm, automation, data cabling, electric fencing, intercoms, UPS and alternating current electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of data cabinet wiring.
• Knowledge and experience working with power tools.

Responsibilities

• Installation, wiring and mounting of various electronic devices, machines or equipment.
• Installation and programming of access control systems, CCTV cameras and motorized entrance points.
• Installation, fault finding, relocation and fitment of all telecommunications.
• Fitting and testing of data cables for all network points and power skirting.
• Assist in moving offices and setting up PCs, Phone lines, and moving files.
• Mounting, wiring and fitting grids for wireless infrastructure.
• Day to day maintenance, installation and servicing of security and data equipment.
• Tool and equipment maintenance.
• Adhoc activities as requested by Manager.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Semi-Skilled team members.
• Housekeeping.
• Understanding of and abiding by OHSA regulations.

Skills

Hands-on practical

Physically fit

Good hand-eye coordination

Work under challenging conditions

Ability to work at heights

Confined spaces

Hard-working

Time management

Professional work approach

Team player

Detail oriented

High execution standards

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Relevant certifications/qualification

Tools

Power tools

Data cabling

Job description

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN: EPPING - WESTERN CAPE

SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. For more than 107 years, the Group has purchased, collected and processed all forms of scrap metal sourced throughout Southern Africa. In more recent times, the Group has developed and expanded its recycling and manufacturing operations, by melting, refining, casting and rolling all forms of scrap metal into higher value products for the domestic and export markets. Our facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. For more information, please visit www.sametal.co.za.

Job Description

The Communications department currently has a vacancy for a methodical, attentive to detail individual to join their team. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Installation, wiring and mounting of various electronic devices, machines or equipment
• Installation and programming of access control systems, CCTV cameras and motorized entrance points
• Installation, fault finding, relocation and fitment of all telecommunications
• Fitting and testing of data cables for all network points and power skirting
• Assist in moving offices and setting up PC's, Phone lines, and moving files
• Mounting, wiring and fitting grids for wireless infrastructure
• Day to day maintenance ,installation and servicing of security and data equipment
• Tool and equipment maintenance
• Adhoc activities as requested by Manager
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Semi-Skilled team members
• Housekeeping
• Understanding of and abiding by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Relevant certifications or qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working within an electronic security field
• Basic electric/electronic ,CCTV ,intercom, data or alarm courses
• IP and analogue camera ,alarm, automation ,data cabling ,electric fencing ,intercoms ,UPS and Alternating Current electrical knowledge
• Knowledge of data cabinet wiring
• Knowledge and experience working with power toolsi>
• Valid driver's license
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes

• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Good hand-eye coordinationi>
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Able to work at heightsi>
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time and priority management
• Display a professional work approach
• Team player
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution

Job title: Communications Technician

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits Include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
• Standard hours | 07h30--17h00: Monday -- Thursday
• 07h30--16h00: Friday
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements