SENIOR ELECTRONIC SECURITY TECHNICIAN ([email protected]

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are looking for a highly skilled, accountable, and driven Senior Electronic Security Technician who operates at a technical leadership level on-site.

This is not a standard technician role. You will be responsible for:

  • Delivering fully functional, high-quality systems
  • Leading teams on-site
  • Planning, executing, and completing projects efficiently
  • Representing the company professionally to clients

You must be capable of operating independently with minimal oversight, taking full ownership of outcomes, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Execution & System Delivery

  • Install, configure, and commission electronic security systems to the highest standard
  • Perform advanced fault-finding and resolve issues at root cause level
  • Ensure all systems are fully operational, tested, and signed off before leaving site
  • Work across multiple platforms and technologies, not limited to specific brands

2. Site Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and manage technicians on-site to ensure productivity and quality
  • Allocate tasks effectively and control workflow on projects
  • Train and guide junior staff to improve overall team capability
  • Enforce discipline, structure, and high standards on-site

3. Planning, Scheduling & Efficiency

  • Plan work activities, materials, and sequencing in advance
  • Ensure correct resources and equipment are available before work begins
  • Minimise downtime, delays, and inefficiencies on-site
  • Identify and eliminate wastage in labour, materials, and time

4. Project Ownership & Accountability

  • Take full ownership of project outcomes — from start to final handover
  • Ensure no incomplete work, outstanding snags, or unresolved issues remain
  • Maintain clear communication with management on progress and risks
  • Deliver projects that meet both technical and commercial expectations

5. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Manage expectations and communicate progress clearly
  • Represent the company with confidence and professionalism on-site
  • Build trust with clients through reliability and delivery

6. Business Awareness & Continuous Improvement

  • Understand the impact of time, materials, and inefficiencies on project profitability
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
  • Support business development through technical input where required

Technical Exposure (Required/Expected)

Candidates should have strong working experience across multiple systems, including:

  • Access Control: Impro, Softcon, CCure, Gallagher, etc.
  • CCTV: IP & Analogue (Hikvision, Dahua, Milestone, Bosch, Exacq, etc.)
  • Fire Detection: Ziton, Technoswitch, Aritech, Notifier (addressable & conventional)
  • Intrusion Systems: DSC and similar
  • Intercom & PA Systems
  • Automation: Booms, turnstiles, gate motors, automated doors
  • Basic Networking & Infrastructure: IP addressing, fibre, switching, system integration

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / N3 (Required)
  • Technical or Business-related qualification (Advantageous)
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in the electronic security industry
  • Proven experience supervising teams and managing site productivity
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • PSIRA Certification (Non-Negotiable)
  • Clear Criminal Record (Non-Negotiable)
  • SAQCC Certification (Advantageous)

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes

We are specifically looking for individuals who demonstrate:

Ownership & Accountability

  • Takes full responsibility for outcomes — not just tasks
  • Ensures work is completed correctly, with no outstanding issues

Technical Excellence

  • Strong system-level understanding (not just installation)
  • Advanced fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Leadership

  • Ability to lead, control, and improve team performance
  • Commands respect through competence and consistency

Planning & Execution

  • Thinks ahead and structures work efficiently
  • Avoids reactive, last-minute problem solving

Problem-Solving Mindset

  • Solution-driven and decisive under pressure
  • Able to resolve issues independently

Professionalism

  • Strong communication and client engagement skills
  • Represents the company at a high standard

Work Ethic

  • High energy, urgency, and reliability

Self-driven with minimal supervision required

Additional Information

Salary:   Market Related

Closing Date: 15 April 2026

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