Fire Detection Engineer – OTN Systems South-Africa

Hopecompass; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A fire protection equipment company in Midrand is seeking a fire systems support technician to provide technical assistance for fire alarm systems. The successful candidate will engage with partners, manage safety inspections, and utilize technical skills to enhance customer service. A national diploma in Electronics/Automation and proficiency in Microsoft tools are necessary for this role, along with strong organizational skills and a valid driver's license. The opportunity for training and professional growth is offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; own vehicle required.
• One to two years of experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support partners with fire alarm system control panels using building plans.
• Expand knowledge on current and future products through training.
• Install danger management systems effectively.
• Perform administrative work including quotations, stock checks, and data management.
• Inspect and test systems for compliance with safety standards.
• Design operational setups based on product knowledge.
• Occasionally handle deliveries or pickups.
• Identify new opportunities and potential partnerships.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft office tools

Top customer service skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Time management

Self-discipline and good work ethics

Education

National diploma Electronics/Automation

Job description

If you are ready to take your technical knowledge further, join our team of distributing fire alarm equipment. Our company provides a wide range of services, including state-of-the-art fire detection and suppression equipment along with danger management systems. As a fire systems support technician, you will meet new people every day and use your technical skills to give them the fire protection they need. In this position, you will be among the first in your profession to learn about exciting new technology in the field. You will have the opportunity to expand your skillset through our training and development programs and take advantage of our employee-oriented work environment that enables our team members to reach their full potential.

Job Responsibilities

• To support partners with the control panels and all other equipment for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts
• Continuously expanding your knowledge on all our products and future products (E-Learnings, trainings and familiarizing yourself with competitive products
• To support and or install the danger management systems ( Building management systems)
• Administrative work; quotations, stock taking, managing or arranging purchase orders, creating an order list and collecting and capturing data.
• Inspect and test systems to ensure all components are performing well and comply with safety requirements
• Working out designs based on product knowledge
• Occasional deliveries or pick ups
• Be on the lookout for new opportunities or potential partners

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• National diploma Electronics/Automation
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (Own vehicle required)
• Top customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• People skills
• Time management
• Self-discipline and good work ethics

Preferred:

• TCP/IP Networking experience
• One to two years’ experience (Advantageous)