Technical Assistant- Pietermaritzburg

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 client’s 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