Technical Assistant - Plettenberg Bay

Fidelity Services Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company is seeking a Technical Assistant to assist with the installation of alarm systems in South Africa. The candidate should have a Grade 12 education and at least 1 year of experience as a wireman. Responsibilities include running cables, connecting detectors, and cleaning up after installations. This position encourages Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates as per company policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a wireman.
• PSIRA registered (Grade C) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist technician with installations of alarm and security equipment.
• Run new cables and connect detectors.
• Clean vehicles and premises after an installation.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Practical electrical/electronic knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist the Installations Technician with installing of cabling of an alarm system, drilling and be able to connect detectors. A Technical Assistant at this level is suitably qualified and experienced (to the Company’s standards) to install the cabling of an alarm system, do drilling on his own and connect detectors.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

• Minimum 1 year experience as a wireman
• Practical electrical/electronic knowledge advantageous

JOB REQUIREMENTS & OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• PSIRA registered (Grade C)
• Proven ability to work under pressure and show attention to detail

DUTIES

• Assist technician with installations of alarm and security equipment
• Assist technician by removing old equipment from clients premises
• Assist by running new cables, applying glue, drill holes, mount detectors, panels, contacts, lights, etc
• Inform technician of any shortfalls or limitations of the equipment and tools
• Inform technician of cabling required for an installation
• Clean vehicles and premises after an installation

COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL)

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Functional / Technical skills

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.