Semi Skilled Communications Technician

Sa Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to join their Communications department. This permanent role involves hands-on installation and maintenance of electronic security systems, including CCTV and access control. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and at least three years of relevant experience. The position requires physical fitness and a practical approach to tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like provident fund and paid leave. If you are hardworking and self-motivated, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover

Funeral cover

15 paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in electronic security.
• Basic courses in CCTV or alarms are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and maintenance of electronic devices.
• Wiring and fitting of security systems and telecommunications.

Skills

Installation of electronic devices

Wiring of access control systems

CCTV installation

Telecommunications fault finding

Data cabling

Power tools knowledge

Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

The Communications department currently has a vacancy for a hardworking, reliable individual to join their team.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Assisting with installation, wiring and mounting of various electronic devices, machines or equipment
2. Installation and wiring of access control systems, CCTV cameras and motorized entrance points
3. Installation, fault finding, relocation and fitment of all telecommunications
4. Fitting of data cables for all network points and power skirting
5. Assist in moving offices and setting up PC's, Phone lines, and moving files
6. Mounting, wiring and fitting grids for wireless infrastructure
7. Day to day maintenance, installation and servicing of security equipment
8. Tool and equipment maintenance
9. Adhoc activities as requested by Manager / Team Leader
10. Housekeeping
11. 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
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working within an electronic security field
• Basic electric / electronic, CCTV or alarm courses
• Basic camera, alarm, automation, data cabling, electric fencing, V electricity knowledge
• Knowledge and experience working with power tools
• Valid driver's license or actively in the process of obtaining a 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 coordination
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Extensive experience working at heights
• 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-oriented
• Excellent standards of execution

Additional Details

Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover
• Funeral cover
• 15 paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Working hours

07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday

07:30 – 16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Applications

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed.

This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer.

Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.