Technician CCTV and Alarm - West Coast

Fidelity Services Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Services Group is looking for an experienced alarm technician to install, program and service security systems on client sites in Cape Town. You will work from quotations and ensure installations meet specifications.

Requirements include Matric, at least 5 years’ alarm experience, PSIRA Grade C, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of DSC, FBI, CADDX, IDS and Paradox systems. Willingness to standby and stock responsibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Matric and minimum 5 years’ alarm technician experience.
• Extensive programming, wiring, installations and fault finding.
• PSIRA Grade C registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform alarm installations as per quotation.
• Program alarm panels / systems to specifications.
• Provide quotes on site for additional equipment if necessary.
• Plan cable runs with the wireman and obtain customer codes.
• Complete handovers, invoices and job cards after installations.

Skills

Alarm installations

Programming panels

Fault finding

DSC systems

Intercom systems

Access control

Education

Matric

Tools

CCTV systems

Intercom systems

Access control

Job description

REPORTS TO: Technical Manager

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Matric or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an alarm technician
• Extensive programming, wiring, installations and fault finding experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS & OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Valid driver’s licence essential
• Must be PSIRA registered (Grade C)
• Sound knowledge of DSC, FBI, CADDX, IDS, Paradox and Telecom systems
• Knowledge of CCTV, Intercom systems and access control advantageous
• Able to work standby as and when required

INTERNAL CLIENTS

• Installations
• Servicing
• Investigations
• Operations
• Technical Trainer

EXTERNAL CLIENTS

• FADT customers
• Suppliers

Duties (Technical)

• Perform alarm installations as per quotation
• Program alarm panels / system as per specifications
• Issue clients with quotes on site for additional equipment if necessary
• Plan the cable runs with the wireman
• Obtain customer codes before attending a call daily and when on Standby
• Complete handovers
• Complete invoices and job cards after every installation
• Provide feedback to Manager / Supervisor and Call Centre upon completion of a call

Performance Standards (Technical)

• Ensure that installation corresponds to Sales Rep’s quotation
• Ensure that alarms are programmed according to FADT prescribed standards
• Ensure that the correct details are quoted
• Adhere to SHE requirements at all times
• Ensure that the correct customer details are obtained prior to attending the call
• Ensure that handovers, invoices and job cards are completed accurately and within prescribed standards
• Ensure that feedback is provided timeously to the relevant parties

Duties: (General)

• Download cites every morning
• Keep stock up to date and assist storeman with stock take
• Keep the company vehicle clean
• Submit petrol slips

Performance Standards (General)

• Ensure that stock is up to date at
• Ensure that stock is up to date at all times and report any discrepancies
• Ensure that the company vehicle is clean at all times
• Ensure that petrol slips are submitted weekly

Competencies (technical & behavioural)

• Action Oriented
• Priority setting
• Customer Focus
• Planning
• Interpersonal savvy
• Approachability
• Functional / Technical Skills
• Delegation
• Action orientated
• Informing
• Planning

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.

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