Senior Security Technician

Mecad Systems; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecad Systems in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced installation technician for security systems including alarms, CCTV, access control, and gate/automation. You will diagnose faults, assist with insurance claims, and work independently with minimal supervision. Electrical or solar qualifications are advantageous.

Join a team delivering robust security solutions and stay current with evolving technologies. Suitable for skilled installers with a proactive mindset and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in security systems installation (minimum 5+ years hands-on experience)
• Deep technical knowledge of alarm systems, CCTV, and access control
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Assessment or claims experience (Advantageous – we can teach assessment to skilled installers)
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• Clear communication and professional report-writing skills
• Solar installation or electrical qualification (Advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot security systems: Alarm systems, CCTV, Access control and intercom, Gate/garage automation, Solar inverters and electrical installations (Advantageous), HVAC installations (Advantageous)
• Conduct technical fault-finding and diagnostics on security system failures
• Assess and report on security-related insurance claims
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain detailed technical records and documentation
• Collaborate with insurance panels and our assessment team

Skills

Alarm systems

CCTV systems

Access control

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Independent work

Report writing

Communication

Education

Electrical qualification

Driver's license

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot security systems:
  • Alarm systems (IDS, Paradox, etc.)
  • CCTV systems (Hikvision, Dahua, etc.)
  • Access control and intercom systems
  • Gate and garage door automation (Centurion, etc.)
  • Solar inverters and electrical installations(Advantageous)
  • HVAC systems (Advantageous)

• Conduct technical fault-finding and diagnostics on security system failures
• Assess and report on security-related insurance claims
• Work independentlywith minimal supervision
• Maintain detailed technical records and documentation
• Collaborate with insurance panels and our assessment team

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Demonstrated expertise in security systems installation (minimum 5+ years hands-on experience)
• Deep technical knowledge of alarm systems, CCTV, and access control
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Assessment or claims experience (Advantageous– we can teach assessment to skilled installers)

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• Clear communication and professional report-writing skills
• Solar installation or electrical qualification (Advantageous)