Technical Solutions Specialist- Security Technology

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

Overview

An internal vacancy at a national integrated security services provider, within the Security Technology Division, responsible for designing, advising and overseeing the implementation of integrated electronic security and fire detection system solutions — including CCTV, Access Control, Fire Detection, Intrusion Detection and Electric Fencing — while acting as a trusted senior technical advisor to clients, sales and operational teams.

Requirements

• 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

Technical Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of integrated electronic security and fire detection systems including CCTV, access control, fire detection, intrusion detection, electric fencing and associated technologies; system design including schematics and bills of quantity; installation, commissioning and quality-assurance processes; regulatory and compliance requirements within the electronic security industry.

Skills & Competencies

Advanced technical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis; strong project and stakeholder management; able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manuals; excellent communication and client-advisory skills; commercial awareness and cost-consciousness; high attention to detail and problem-solving; leadership, mentoring and the ability to act as senior escalation authority; strong customer service orientation with high accountability and integrity.

Key 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)

Performance Measures

Successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines and budgets; reduction in installation errors and rework; customer satisfaction ratings and client retention; achievement of cost-saving targets through efficient system design; compliance with installation standards and regulatory requirements; technical escalations resolved within SLA; contribution to increased sales through technical advisory support; implementation of standardised installation procedures across projects.

Working Conditions

Full-time with potential overtime; availability for evenings/weekends when operationally required; regular travel to client sites and field-based work.