Installation Technician – Security

Watershed Consulting; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed Consulting is seeking a skilled Security Installation Technician to lead the deployment of alarms, CCTV, and access control at client sites in Nelspruit. You will install, configure, and maintain wired and wireless security systems while ensuring compliance with contractual and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of hands-on installation experience, mandatory certifications in Alarm and CCTV installation, and PSIRA registration is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in security system installation and maintenance.
• Mandatory certifications in both Alarm and CCTV installation.
• Current PSIRA registration and SAIDSA certification are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• System Installation: Deploy and commission wired and wireless alarm systems, CCTV networks, and access control solutions (biometric, card, and keypad).
• Maintenance & Repairs: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair technical faults on all supported security products.
• Compliance: Ensure every installation strictly aligns with contractual, regulatory, and industry safety standards.
• Administration & Logistics: Manage vehicle stock control, track installation materials, and accurately complete digital or physical job cards with client sign-offs.

Skills

Security system installation

Configuration

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Compliance with standards

Tools

Alarm installation hardware

CCTV hardware

Biometric access control hardware

Card access control hardware

Keypad access control hardware

Job description

INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN – SECURITY (NELSPRUIT)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and professional Security Installation Technician to lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of advanced security systems. In this role, you will work directly with clients to deploy alarms, CCTV, and access control technologies. Because you will be operating in highly sensitive environments, a clear criminal and credit record is strictly mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• System Installation: Deploy and commission wired and wireless alarm systems, CCTV networks, and access control solutions (biometric, card, and keypad).
• Maintenance & Repairs: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair technical faults on all supported security products.
• Compliance: Ensure every installation strictly aligns with contractual, regulatory, and industry safety standards.
• Administration & Logistics: Manage vehicle stock control, track installation materials, and accurately complete digital or physical job cards with client sign-offs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in security system installation and maintenance.
• Certifications: Mandatory certifications in both Alarm and CCTV installation.
• Professional Registrations: Current PSIRA registration and SAIDSA certification are highly advantageous.

Remuneration:

R22000 negotiable plus benefits and bonusses

. Skillset Required: Security system installation, Configuration, Maintenance, Alarms, CCTV, Access control technologies, Deploy wired and wireless alarm systems, CCTV networks, Access control solutions, Biometric access control, Card access control, Keypad access control, Diagnose technical faults, Troubleshooting, Repair technical faults, Compliance with contractual standards, Compliance with regulatory standards, Compliance with industry safety standards, Vehicle stock control, Track installation materials, Complete job cards, Client sign-offs, PSIRA registration, SAIDSA certification