Security Installation Technician

Watershed Consulting; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Medical Aid

13th Cheque

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Watershed Consulting in Nelspruit is seeking a Security Installation Technician to install, configure and maintain alarms, CCTV systems, and access control devices.

Candidates must have matric, a valid driving licence, at least 3 years of installation experience, and alarm and CCTV installation certifications. PSIRA/SAIDSA certifications are advantageous; relocation to Bloemfontein may be required at the candidate's expense.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in security system installation and maintenance.
• Alarm installation certification required.
• CCTV installation certification required.
• PSIRA registration advantageous.
• SAIDSA certification advantageous.
• Should reside in Bloemfontein or relocate at own cost.

Responsibilities

• CCTV installation — Install, configure, and commission CCTV systems
• Alarm system installation — Set up wired and wireless alarm systems
• Access control installation — Install biometric, card, and keypad access systems
• Compliance with installation standards — Ensure all work meets contractual, regulatory, and industry standards
• Maintenance & fault finding — Diagnose and repair faults on security products
• Stock control — Manage installation materials and equipment
• Job card completion — Document work performed, materials used, and client signoff

Skills

CCTV installation

Alarm installation

Access control installation

Maintenance & fault finding

Stock control

Documentation

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

SECURITY INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN – NELSPRUIT

Overview

The Security Installation Technician is responsible for the professional installation, configuration, and maintenance of alarms, CCTV systems, access control, and related security technologies. Due to the sensitive nature of client environments, a clear criminal and credit record is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• CCTV installation — Install, configure, and commission CCTV systems
• Alarm system installation — Set up wired and wireless alarm systems according to client specifications.
• Access control installation — Install biometric, card, and keypad access systems.
• Compliance with installation standards — Ensure all work meets contractual, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Maintenance & fault finding — Diagnose and repair faults on all company-supported security products.
• Stock control — Manage and account for installation materials and equipment.
• Job card completion — Accurately document work performed, materials used, and client signoff.

Experience & Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in security system installation and maintenance.
• Alarm installation certification (required).
• CCTV installation certification (required).
• PSIRA registration (advantageous).
• SAIDSA certification (advantageous).
• Should reside in Bloemfontein or prepared to relocate on own cost

Remuneration & Benefits

Basic Salary: R20 000 per month (negotiable based on experience).

Provident Fund, Medical Aid, 13th Cheque: Paid in the month of your birthday.

Performance Bonus: Discretionary bonus in December.

Skillset Required: CCTV installation, CCTV system configuration, CCTV system commissioning, Alarm system installation, Wired alarm systems, Wireless alarm systems, Access control installation, Biometric access systems, Card access systems, Keypad access systems, Compliance with installation standards, Regulatory compliance, Industry standards, Maintenance, Fault finding, Diagnosing faults, Repairing security products, Stock control, Installation materials management, Equipment management, Job card completion, Documentation, Client communication, Alarm installation certification, CCTV installation certification, PSIRA registration, SAIDSA certification, Valid driver’s licence, Matric, Grade 12