Installation Assistant Technician - Bloemfontein

Fidelity Services Group; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Services Group is seeking an Assistant Technician to support installing alarm systems, cabling, and related security equipment. The role covers drilling, connecting detectors and control panels, powering up systems, and walking tests under supervision.

Candidate should have Grade 12, at least 1 year as a Wireman, and practical electrical/electronic knowledge is an advantage. PSIRA Grade C is beneficial; strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are required.

Qualifications

• PSIRA registration is advantageous.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Wireman.
• Practical electrical/electronic knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist technician with alarm and security equipment installations.
• Assist by removing old equipment from clients’ premises.
• Run new cables, drill holes, mount detectors and panels.
• Inform technician of cabling requirements and any limitations.
• Hand over user functions and perform post-installation checks.
• Clean vehicles and premises after installations.

Skills

PSIRA Grade C

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Job description

POSITION: Assistant Technician

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 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.