Senior Technician- CCTV /Access Control

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a skilled Electrical/Electronic technician in Gauteng to install and maintain commercial security systems. You will work hands-on, diagnose faults, and support on-site teams to ensure reliable service for key clients.

Requirements include N3–N6 or National Diploma, 5+ years field experience with IP CCTV, access control and gate automation, a Code EB license, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Recognized Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualification (N3 to N6 or National Diploma).
• Over 5 years of solid field experience installing commercial electronic security systems.
• Practical experience working with IP CCTV networks, access control, and gate automation.
• Registered Electric Fence System Installer (EFSI) certificate or valid PSIRA registration is advantageous.
• Valid South African Code 08 (EB) driver’s license with clear driving history.
• Strong diagnostic abilities to trace technical faults and read electrical site diagrams.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn new systems, and great team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure commercial IP CCTV cameras, recording systems, and management software.
• Set up, program, and maintain biometric access control readers and door controllers.
• Service and repair automated gate motors, boom barriers, and electric turnstiles.
• Inspect and test perimeter electric fencing to keep client sites safe and compliant.
• Diagnose electronic wiring issues, low-voltage power supply problems, and network faults quickly.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance visits to guarantee maximum system uptime for key clients.
• Guide and support junior technicians on-site while completing daily service tickets accurately.

Skills

Diagnostic abilities

Team spirit

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualification (N3 to N6 or National Diploma)

Tools

IP CCTV networks

Access control

Gate automation

Job description

The Opportunity

This exciting role lets you step up your technical career with great management support. You will use your hands-on expertise to solve problems and help our team run smoothly. Your dedication will directly ensure clients enjoy exceptional service and dependable security solutions daily.

Job Description

• Install and configure commercial IP CCTV cameras, recording systems, and management software.
• Set up, program, and maintain biometric access control readers and door controllers.
• Service and repair automated gate motors, boom barriers, and electric turnstiles.
• Inspect and test perimeter electric fencing to keep client sites safe and compliant.
• Diagnose electronic wiring issues, low-voltage power supply problems, and network faults quickly.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance visits to guarantee maximum system uptime for key clients.
• Guide and support junior technicians on-site while completing daily service tickets accurately.

What You Need to Apply

• Recognized Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualification (N3 to N6 or National Diploma).
• Over 5 years of solid field experience installing commercial electronic security systems.
• Practical experience working with IP CCTV networks, access control, and gate automation.
• Registered Electric Fence System Installer (EFSI) certificate or valid PSIRA registration is advantageous.
• Valid South African Code 08 (EB) driver’s license with clear driving history.
• Strong diagnostic abilities to trace technical faults and read electrical site diagrams.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn new systems, and great team spirit.