Senior Integrated Security Solutions Architect

HRCorp; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HRCorp in Johannesburg is seeking a senior security systems designer within the Security Technology Division to design, advise and oversee integrated electronic security and fire detection solutions — including CCTV, access control, fire detection, intrusion detection and electric fencing — and to act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, sales and operations teams.

The role requires extensive experience, strong project management, stakeholder engagement and leadership, plus relevant

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in electronic security & fire detection system design and installations.
• Advanced knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Fire Detection, Intrusion Detection and Electric Fencing.
• Strong project management capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Relevant technical certifications.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based site assessments and technical evaluations to determine appropriate security solutions.
• Design integrated electronic security & fire detection solutions — including schematics and bills of quantity — aligned to client needs and industry standards.
• Select suitable products and technologies to ensure sustainability and cost efficiency.
• Oversee small, medium and enterprise-scale security system installations.
• Implement standardised installation processes and quality-control checkpoints (pre-install, mid-install, commissioning).
• Act as escalation authority for complex technical issues and advanced problem resolution.
• Provide technical support and advisory services to sales, operations and clients.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance adherence and alignment with company standards.
• Drive cost optimisation and product standardisation.
• Maintain executive-level client engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to product offerings.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports and handover documentation (as-built drawings and asset registers).

Skills

CCTV

Access Control

Fire Detection

Intrusion Detection

Electric Fencing

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Technical Certifications

Driver's Licence

Job description

HRCorp in Johannesburg is seeking a senior security systems designer within the Security Technology Division to design, advise and oversee integrated electronic security and fire detection solutions — including CCTV, access control, fire detection, intrusion detection and electric fencing — and to act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, sales and operations teams.

The role requires extensive experience, strong project management, stakeholder engagement and leadership, plus relevant