Technical Installer – Smart Home, Av & Networking Systems

Technical Placements Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Placements Ltd. is seeking an experienced Technical Installer to join our Johannesburg installation team, focusing on installing, configuring, and supporting integrated smart home systems in luxury residences.

The role requires hands-on installation experience, strong electronics knowledge, and the ability to work professionally in high-end properties. Senior candidates may supervise junior technicians and manage installation sites.

Qualifications

• N6 Electronics or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong understanding of electronics and low-voltage systems.
• Structured cabling and termination experience.
• Good networking knowledge (routers, switches, Wi‑Fi, IP devices).
• Ability to read technical drawings and plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Professional communication and presentation.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure smart home, AV, networking, and low‑voltage systems.
• Perform structured cabling, cable termination, and fault‑finding.
• Install equipment racks and ensure professional cable management.
• Install and configure IP‑based devices including routers, switches, Wi‑Fi systems, CCTV, and access control.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and installation plans.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform on‑site problem-solving.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, designers, and project teams.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, neatness, and respect for client property.
• For senior candidates: supervise junior technicians and manage installation sites.

Skills

Electronics

Low-voltage systems

Structured cabling

Networking

Read technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Team collaboration

On-site installation

Education

N6 Electronics

Tools

Cable termination tools

Testing equipment

Networking tools

Job description

A specialist technology integration company is seeking an experienced Technical Installer to join their Johannesburg installation team. The role involves installing, configuring, and supporting integrated smart home systems, home cinema solutions, audio‑visual equipment, networking infrastructure, and low‑voltage technologies within high‑end residential environments.

This is not an entry‑level role. The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on installation experience, solid electronics knowledge, and the ability to work professionally in luxury residential properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure smart home, AV, networking, and low‑voltage systems.
  
• Perform structured cabling, cable termination, and fault‑finding.
  
• Install equipment racks and ensure professional cable management.
  
• Install and configure IP‑based devices including routers, switches, Wi‑Fi systems, CCTV, and access control.
  
• Read and interpret technical drawings and installation plans.
  
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform on‑site problem‑solving.
  
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, designers, and project teams.
  
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, neatness, and respect for client property.
  
• For senior candidates: supervise junior technicians and manage installation sites.
  

Requirements

• N6 Electronics or equivalent technical qualification.
  
• Strong understanding of electronics and low‑voltage systems.
  
• Structured cabling and termination experience.
  
• Good networking knowledge (routers, switches, Wi‑Fi, IP devices).
  
• Ability to use tools correctly and work confidently on installation sites.
  
• Ability to read technical drawings and plans.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability.
  
• Professional communication and presentation.
  
• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented.
  

Highly Advantageous Experience

• Home cinema installation (AV receivers, amplifiers, projectors, screens, speakers).
  
• Rack building and cable management.
  
• CCTV installation and configuration.
  
• Lighting control and access control systems.
  
• System commissioning and advanced fault‑finding.
  
• Supervising technicians or running installation sites.
  

Salary and benefits highly negotiable.