Radio Technician

Fidelity Services Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety services company in Gauteng is seeking a Radio Technician to analyze and repair VHF and GSM radios. The role involves cataloguing radios, testing, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have sound knowledge of radio systems and fault finding ability. This position supports professional development and emphasizes diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Compulsory skills in PC literacy and fault finding.
• Knowledge of GSM and VHF radios is essential.
• Experience with electronic testing and basic handyman skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and test radio types including VHF and GSM.
• Perform basic repairs to radios' chassis and circuit boards.
• Maintain inventory of radio spares and catalog radios for regions.

Skills

PC Literate

Well-defined fault finding ability

Ability to work independently

Sound knowledge of GSM and VHF radios

Basic handyman skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Basic electronic knowledge (N1 or equivalent)

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Alarm Communicator division within Product requires the services of a Radio Technician to analyze, fault find, and do basic repairs to VHF and GSM radios.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Compulsory:
• PC Literate
• Well-defined fault finding ability
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Sound knowledge of GSM and VHF radios
• Working knowledge of GSM and VHF networks and backhaul
• Basic electronic knowledge (N1 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of electronic testing equipment
• Basic handyman skills
• Strong attention to detail

• Beneficial:
• Knowledge of board-level repairs
• Working knowledge of Listener
• Understanding of warehousing practices
• Basic knowledge of SAP

JOB DESCRIPTION

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Identifying radio types (VHF/GSM) as well as Fidelity ADT owned radios
• Cataloguing radios for specific regions
• Recommending radios that are too old for use to be scrapped
• Testing, analyzing, and fault finding on radios
• Performing basic repairs to the chassis and circuit boards of radios
• Maintaining an inventory of spares
• Journaling radios into stock per Decoder Base
• Locating and deactivating radios from clients on Listener

Note: We reserve the right not to make an appointment for any advertised position. Preference is given to existing employees, and selection is based on merit. Disadvantaged and Black Female candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team, with priority given to Black Female candidates as per our transformation policy.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports fair practice and business ethics, emphasizing the continuous development of our human capital.

If you are not contacted within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.