SECURITY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – Digitalaleye Security 17 views

Employers typically look for a diploma or certificate in electronics, electrical engineering, or IT, plus vendor-specific training in CCTV, access control, or alarm systems. A valid driver’s licence and registration with relevant professional bodies can strengthen your application.

You will install, configure, test, and maintain security equipment such as CCTV cameras, alarm panels, electric fences, and access control systems. The role also involves troubleshooting faults, running cables, and training clients on how to use the systems.

Employers expect punctuality, a clean criminal record, and the ability to work independently at client sites across towns or remote areas. You should be comfortable with on-call duties, after-hours emergency repairs, and maintaining professional client communication.

You can progress from junior technician to senior technician, then into supervisory, project management, or technical sales roles. With further training, some technicians move into security systems design, control room operations, or start their own installation business.

Benefits vary by employer but often include annual leave, sick leave, and sometimes medical aid or a pension fund contribution. A company vehicle, cellphone allowance, and overtime pay are common for field-based technicians.

Submit a concise CV with certified copies of your qualifications, ID, and driver’s licence, and highlight hands-on experience with specific security brands or systems. Employers value practical fault-finding skills, reliability, and a proven ability to complete installations without close supervision.