Communications Technician

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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN: EPPING - WESTERN CAPE SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. For more than 107 years, the Group has purchased, collected and processed all forms of scrap metal sourced throughout Southern Africa. In more recent times, the Group has developed and expanded its recycling and manufacturing operations, by melting, refining, casting and rolling all forms of scrap metal into higher value products for the domestic and export markets. Our facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. For more information, please visit Description The Communications department currently has a vacancy for a methodical, attentive to detail individual to join their team. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Installation, wiring and mounting of various electronic devices, machines or equipment Installation and programming of access control systems, cameras and motorized entrance points Installation, fault finding, relocation and fitment of all telecommunications Fitting and testing of data cables for all network points and power skirting Assist in moving offices and setting up PC's, Phone lines, and moving files Mounting, wiring and fitting grids for wireless infrastructure Day to day maintenance ,installation and servicing of security and data equipment Tool and equipment maintenance Adhoc activities as requested by Manager Provide guidance and mentorship to Semi-Skilled team members Housekeeping Understanding of and abiding by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Qualifying Criteria Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent Relevant certifications or qualification Minimum of 5 years' experience working within an electronic security field Basic electric\/electronic ,CCTV ,intercom, data or alarm courses IP and analogue camera ,alarm, automation ,data cabling ,electric fencing ,intercoms ,UPS and Alternating Current electrical knowledge Knowledge of data cabinet wiring Knowledge and experience working with power tools Valid driver's license Must be prepared to work overtime when required Qualifying Attributes Hands on practical approach to the job Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit) Good hand-eye coordination Ability to work under challenging conditions Able to work at heights Able to work in confined spaces Hard-working and self-motivated Time and priority management Display a professional work approach Team player Logical and detail orientated Excellent standards of execution Job title: Communications Technician Reporting to: Communications Manager Job type: Permanent position Benefits include Provident fund Life cover at 4x annual salary Funeral cover 15 x paid leave days per annum Long service leave after five years of employment Standard hours | 07h30--17h00: Monday -- Thursday 07h30--16h00: Friday May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful. Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.