85 Security Technology jobs in South Africa

Business Development Specialist (POS24269)

Boksburg or Edenvale

R 25 000 to R 35 000 plus commission (dependable on industry knowledge and experience

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist with a technical background in electronical security products/ or electrical or similar industry to spearhead the expansion of our BD portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving customer engagement and achieving sales targets.

Requirements:

• Must have matric
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Advantage)
• At least 3 to 5 years experience in a technical sales role within the electronic security or electrical or similar or office automation industry
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in sales, business development, and client relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and networking abilities.
• Research and strategy acumen is a must-have.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• Must have drivers license and own transport
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational capabilities, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• An independent, proactive initiator with a hands-on approach to business.

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Business Development Specialist (POS24269)

Boksburg or Edenvale

R 25 000 to R 35 000 plus commission (dependable on industry knowledge and experience

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist with a technical background in electronical security products/ or electrical or similar industry to spearhead the expansion of our BD portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving customer engagement and achieving sales targets.

Requirements:

• Must have matric
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Advantage)
• At least 3 to 5 years experience in a technical sales role within the electronic security or electrical or similar or office automation industry
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in sales, business development, and client relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and networking abilities.
• Research and strategy acumen is a must-have.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• Must have drivers license and own transport
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational capabilities, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• An independent, proactive initiator with a hands-on approach to business.

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Business Development Specialist (POS24269)

Boksburg or Edenvale

R 25 000 to R 35 000 plus commission (dependable on industry knowledge and experience

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist with a technical background in electronical security products/ or electrical or similar industry to spearhead the expansion of our BD portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving customer engagement and achieving sales targets.

Requirements:

• Must have matric
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Advantage)
• At least 3 to 5 years experience in a technical sales role within the electronic security or electrical or similar or office automation industry
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in sales, business development, and client relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and networking abilities.
• Research and strategy acumen is a must-have.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• Must have drivers license and own transport
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational capabilities, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• An independent, proactive initiator with a hands-on approach to business.

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to conduct corrective, preventative and emergency maintenance and enhancement on all physical electronic security systems within the Cape Town Cash Centre of South African Reserve Bank (SARB) thereby ensuring their health, integrity, availability and reliability.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Identify opportunities for integration, collaboration and interfacing of physical electronic security systems with other systems and guide the implementation thereof.
• Plan and conduct corrective and preventative maintenance on physical security systems across the SARB Group facilities to ensure functionality and serviceability of all security systems.
• Monitor, review and maintain health status of all physical electronic security systems across SARB Group facilities.
• Provide first and second-line responses to any security system fault within the SARB Group to ensure that investigative diagnostics are conducted and faults are attended to by either being prepared or replaced.
• Manage third-line technical escalation support and remedial action plan on deployed physical electronic security systems across the SARB Group to ensure serviceability of all systems.
• Install, configure and test physical electronic security systems replacements components.
• Provide technical expert input on projects and initiatives, end-to-end research, design, build and run methodology in relation to the electronic physical security system.
• Provide a consolidated maintenance report, including findings, recommendations and remedial actions.
• Analyse, collate and escalate technical serviceability information to the Team Leader: Security Systems Technical Support for reporting, planning, decision making and third-party incident management.
• Provide quality assurance on installation and maintenance support performed by service providers to ensure that it is implemented according to the SARB standards and instructions.
• Source and provide technical information for the procurement process for all required electronic security systems equipment, services and vendor support to ensure that it meets all SARB technical specifications and standards for approval by the Team Leader/Senior Team Leader.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders, vendors, role players and service providers to ensure functionality and serviceability of all security systems.
• Stay current with industry developments and best practices and apply these in the course of own work.
• Perform standby duties and perform after hours maintenance work, where applicable.

The role of the junior technician is installation and maintenance of new and existing security systems. The technician will report directly to the technical manager and function as an active member of the technical department. Your role would involve cabling, testing of systems, various security systems ranging from intruder alarms, access control and CCTV systems.

This role involves direct contact with the customer which will be their main experience of the company and therefore you must provide an exemplary service, this is fundamental to the future success of the company. To build relationships with all office staff, Sales team, technicians, supervisors and managers.

Educational Requirements

Matric

Electronics N3 or higher(Excellent understanding of electrical theory)

A+ Computer Assembly (desirable)

N+ Computer Networking (desirable)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R6 000,00 - R9 000,00 per month

Work Location: On the road

Full job description

We are looking for highly skilled Technicians to join our growing team. The Technicians will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various security systems including CCTV(Hikvision), access control, gate motors, garage motors, electric fence, alarms and boom gates.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security system installation, maintenance, and repair
• Knowledge of various security systems such as CCTV(Hikvision), gates, booms, turnstiles, biometrics, electric fences and intercom systems
• Understanding of network infrastructure, IP addresses and VLANs
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose security system issues
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Have great communication and people skills
• Must have a strong sense of attention-to-detail
• Valid driver's license
• Clear criminal record
• Medically Fit
• Contactable references
• Relevant qualifications in security systems, network infrastructure, or related fields.

We are looking for someone who is available to start as soon as possible

This is not an entry level position so please only apply if you have the skills

If you love a challenge, are good at problem solving and can work as part of a team or individually when required, have great communication and people skills then please send us your CV. Please do not send certificates

Remuneration will be according to skills and experience and be industry based.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R12 000,00 - R19 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clear criminal record?
• Do you have relevant experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of various security systems including CCTV(Hikvision), access control, gates and boom gates?
• Do you have CCTV/Access qualifications?

Experience:

• security system installation, maintenance, and repair: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Security Systems Technician to support high-security installations across our banking infrastructure projects. This role involves the full deployment and configuration of alarm systems, CCTV surveillance, and network connectivity at banking branches and ATMs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on installation experience, and the ability to program and troubleshoot integrated security systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, program, and test alarm systems including sensors, control panels, and remote monitoring components at banking locations.
• Install and configure CCTV systems—including IP cameras, DVRs/NVRs, and remote access setups—for interior and perimeter surveillance.
• Perform full network router setup, including IP configuration, port forwarding, and ensuring secure remote access to systems.
• Conduct on-site assessments to determine equipment needs and optimal device placement for maximum security coverage.
• Terminate and test Ethernet and power cables as required.
• Program integrated systems to communicate with central monitoring stations and client control rooms.
• Provide on-site fault finding, repairs, and system upgrades as needed.
• Complete detailed site documentation, including IP addresses, device mappings, user access profiles, and system configurations.
• Liaise with security coordinators, bank facility managers, and IT departments to ensure installations meet project and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Alarm Systems: Full-cycle knowledge from installation to programming (experience with brands like DSC, Paradox, or Texecom preferred).
• CCTV Systems: Proficient in installing and configuring analog and IP-based surveillance systems, including remote viewing setup.
• Networking: Strong understanding of router installation, static IP configuration, and port forwarding for remote system access.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, floor plans, and security schematics.
• Familiarity with UPS systems and structured cabling is an advantage.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various branch locations.
• Excellent fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills under time pressure.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work in secure environments, including high-security branches and offsite ATM locations.
• Strong adherence to confidentiality and security protocols.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team under project timelines.

Ensures that the Pep stores security systems in the stores are functioning optimally and are maintained to set standards.

Monitoring of store security systems of Pep in the central inhouse control room. Timely response and reporting of incidents within the Pep store environment. Ensures that the Pep stores security systems are functioning optimally and are maintained to set standards. Where applicable set up and link to a central inhouse control room to address criminal activity incidents within the store environment in order to decrease losses for Pep.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring of all security systems of PEP
• Assisting alarm and CCTV technicians with remote support on alarms and CCTV systems
• Add/change alarm and safe pin codes
• Administration of "in store" safe requirements
• Fail to close monitoring
• Fail to open monitoring
• Updating of department technical tracker sheet
• Create work orders on issues not resolved
• Escalation of technical issues as and when required
• Auditing of store alarm and cctv programming and setup
• Conducting basic technical assistance on all store related alarm and CCTV issues
• Managing relevant technical WhatsApp groups

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• PSIRA Grade B
• 3-5 years experience in a security, technical environment
• Experience working with Patriot Monitoring Software (or similar monitoring software)
• Knowledge of Texecom alarm systems working with back end solutions (Wintex, Maintex)
• Knowledge of Hikvision systems back end solutions. Remote system programming and monitoring
• Knowledge of Networks and IT (will be an advantage)

Competencies: Integrity, Assertiveness, Listening Skills, Cooperation, Telephone etiquette and Situational Awareness, technical aptitude, Accuracy

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.

Ensures that the Pep stores security systems in the stores are functioning optimally and are maintained to set standards. 

Monitoring of store security systems of Pep in the central inhouse control room. Timely response and reporting of incidents within the Pep store environment. Ensures that the Pep stores security systems are functioning optimally and are maintained to set standards.  Where applicable set up and link to a central inhouse control room to address criminal activity incidents within the store environment in order to decrease losses for Pep.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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  Monitoring of all  security systems of PEP

  
  


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  Assisting alarm and CCTV technicians with remote support on alarms and CCTV systems

  
  


• 
  

  Add/change alarm and safe pin codes

  
  


• 
  

  Administration of “in store” safe requirements

  
  


• 
  

  Fail to close monitoring

  
  


• 
  

  Fail to open monitoring

  
  


• 
  

  Updating of department technical tracker sheet 

  
  


• 
  

  Create work orders on issues not resolved

  
  


• 
  

  Escalation of technical issues as and when required

  
  


• 
  

  Auditing of store alarm and cctv programming and setup

  
  


• 
  

  Conducting basic technical assistance on all store related alarm and CCTV issues

  
  


• 
  

  Managing relevant technical WhatsApp groups

  
  

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS: 

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  Grade 12

  
  


• 
  

  PSIRA Grade B

  
  


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  3-5 years experience in a security, technical environment

  
  


• 
  

  Experience working with Patriot Monitoring Software (or similar monitoring software)

  
  


• 
  

  Knowledge of Texecom alarm systems working with back end solutions (Wintex, Maintex) 

  
  


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  Knowledge of Hikvision systems back end solutions. Remote system programming and  monitoring 

  
  


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  Knowledge of Networks and IT (will be an advantage)

  
  

Competencies:  Integrity, Assertiveness, Listening Skills, Cooperation, Telephone etiquette  and  Situational Awareness, technical aptitude, Accuracy

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.