Semi Skilled Communications Technician

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Cape Town is looking for a hardworking individual to join their team as a Technician. Responsibilities include assisting with the installation and maintenance of various electronic devices and security systems. Candidates should have a minimum of Grade 12 education and at least 3 years’ experience in the electronic security field. This full-time position offers various benefits including provident fund and paid leave.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover

Funeral cover

15 paid leave days

Long service leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in electronic security.
• Basic electric/electronic, CCTV or alarm courses required.
• Valid driver’s license or in the process of obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and wiring of electronic devices.
• Maintain and service security equipment.
• Move offices and set up PC’s and phone lines.

Skills

Hands on practical approach

Knowledge of power tools

Time and priority management

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to work under challenging conditions

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Data cabling

Job description

Job Description

The Communications department currently has a vacancy for a hardworking, reliable individual to join their team. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with installation, wiring and mounting of various electronic devices, machines or equipment
• Installation and wiring of access control systems, CCTV cameras and motorized entrance points
• Installation, fault finding, relocation and fitment of all telecommunications
• Fitting of data cables for all network points and power skirting
• Assist in moving offices and setting up PC’s, Phone lines, and moving files
• Mounting, wiring and fitting grids for wireless infrastructure
• Day to day maintenance, installation and servicing of security equipment
• Tool and equipment maintenance
• Adhoc activities as requested by Manager/Team Leader
• Housekeeping
• Understanding of and abiding by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within an electronic security field
• Basic electric/electronic, CCTV or alarm courses
• Basic camera, alarm, automation, data cabling, electric fencing, 230V electricity knowledge
• Knowledge and experience working with power tools
• Valid driver’s license or actively in the process of obtaining a driver’s license
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes

• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Extensive experience working at heights
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time and priority management
• Display a professional work approach
• Team player
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution

Type

Permanent

Reporting to

Communications Manager

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday

07:30 – 16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Applications

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.