Senior Control Room & ICT Systems Manager

Elchemie; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 670,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a senior technical manager to oversee control room infrastructure and lead a team of engineers. You will design, deploy and optimise VMS environments and ensure system uptime across large-scale surveillance deployments.

You will manage cameras, storage, and networked security assets, while mentoring staff and driving process improvements. A PSIRA Grade A and 7–10 years of experience are required for this role.

Qualifications

• PSIRA Grade A registration is mandatory.
• 7–10 years in electronic security; at least 3 years in a management or lead role.
• Strong experience with VMS platforms, IP CCTV and large-scale surveillance systems.
• Knowledge of networking (VLANs, PoE, fibre).
• Biometric access control and thermal/AI perimeter detection would be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle; willing to undergo screening.
• Clear criminal record and ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day performance of control room infrastructure (video walls, servers, storage, workstations).
• Monitor system health and proactively identify issues before operations are affected.
• Develop backup, failover and disaster recovery solutions for critical security systems.
• Design, deploy and optimise VMS environments such as Milestone, Axxon, Avigilon and HikCentral.
• Manage camera configuration, recording schedules, motion detection, analytics and remote viewing requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of recorded video data and appropriate retention in line with policies.
• Lead commissioning and handover of new client sites; ensure integration of cameras and access control.
• Manage technical relationships with hardware and software vendors, including Tier 3 support and RMAs.
• Develop and maintain technical SOPs for technicians and control room operators.
• Lead, supervise and mentor a team of technical personnel.
• Conduct technical audits and report on uptime, storage, equipment performance and lifecycles.
• Provide guidance during critical failures and incidents.

Skills

VMS platforms

IP CCTV

Control room

Surveillance systems

Biometric access control

Networking

RAID NAS SAN

Windows Server

SQL for VMS

PSIRA Grade A

Education

Relevant IT/Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

VMS certifications

Job description

Elchemie in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a senior technical manager to oversee control room infrastructure and lead a team of engineers. You will design, deploy and optimise VMS environments and ensure system uptime across large-scale surveillance deployments.

You will manage cameras, storage, and networked security assets, while mentoring staff and driving process improvements. A PSIRA Grade A and 7–10 years of experience are required for this role.