Senior Fire & Life-Safety Systems Technician

Innovation Advance Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Advance is seeking a Senior Installation & Commissioning Technician to join our Durban team. The role is site-based, requiring hands-on leadership on complex fire and security systems across multiple client environments.

You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of panels, alarms, access control, CCTV and life-safety integrations, while maintaining high workmanship and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid SAQCC Fire registration (Gas Suppression & Fire Detection).
• 5+ years hands-on fire detection installation & commissioning experience, with at least 2 years at senior level.
• Proven capability across at least three of the five core disciplines (fire detection, gas suppression, access control, CCTV, voice evacuation).
• PSIRA registration (Grade C or higher preferred).

Responsibilities

• Installation & Project Execution: lead site installations, interpret drawings, set out devices, terminate, label and test.
• Commissioning & Programming: configure and commission panels, suppression, access control, CCTV and voice systems with full testing and documentation.
• Service, Maintenance & Call-Out: diagnose faults and respond to 24/7 call-outs within SLAs.
• Quality, Compliance & Safety: adhere to SANS standards, maintain SAQCC and PSIRA registrations and ensure safe sites.
• Leadership & Client Interaction: mentor junior technicians, liaise with clients and consultants, manage variations.

Skills

Fire detection

Gas suppression

Access control

CCTV

Voice evacuation

IP networking

Team leadership

Tools

Gallagher

Lenel

VMS platforms

Notifier

Ziton

Advanced

Honeywell

Job description

Innovation Advance is seeking a Senior Installation & Commissioning Technician to join our Durban team. The role is site-based, requiring hands-on leadership on complex fire and security systems across multiple client environments.

You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of panels, alarms, access control, CCTV and life-safety integrations, while maintaining high workmanship and safety standards.