Job Description

The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, and an ISP, Utility Management, CCTV Technician and infrastructure installation, Property Management, and related activities.We are looking for a CCTV Technician that will install and maintain the CCTV Camera Systems and Network to all the clients of CCTV Technologies.Join our dynamic team and play a key role in safeguarding businesses and communities. As a CCTV Cabling Technician Assistant, youll be at the forefront of technology, installation and maintenance for cutting edge CCTV systems.If you have a passion for precision, an eye for detail, and a knack for troubleshooting, we want to hear from you.This is a great opportunity for someone who is seeking to gain experience in the CCTV space and that is eager to be part of a well-organised team.Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with cable installations, including new commercial cat5 / cat6 cabling
• Ensure that installations are completed to standard as per cabling guidelines
• Installation of routers and switches
• Installation of wireless radios
• Testing of surveillance equipment and early detection of future failures
• Follow installation guidelines and ensure relevant installation reports are completed.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly cctv equipment inspections
• Labelling & documenting of network equipment
• Crimping of cat5 / cat6 cabling
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly node & node room inspections
• Follow documentation requirements of cabling, routers, switches, cabinets, backup power, fire suppression and aircons
• Ensure improvisation upon existing installations and infrastructure
• Checking of cabinets in the MMR / node rooms including cabling, routers, switches, UPS etc
• Ensure to report and keep record of any faults within the node rooms
• Troubleshooting and ensuring any issues that are picked up is attended to in a timely manner
• Maintain a neat and tidy work space
• Report faults in the MMR / Node Rooms to the line manager

Qualifications

• Matric
• Any CCTV related certificate would be an advantage

Experience and knowledge

• Proven experience in similar role
• Knowledge of programming of CCTV Cameras on site
• Basic understanding of HikCentral and the working thereof
• Experience installing CAT5, CAT6, fibre, Co-AX cables.
• Crimping of CAT5 and CAT6 cables using industry standards
• Best practises for patch management
• Server room and node room maintenance and upkeep
• Proficient in fault finding using OTDR, CAT5/6 testers and fibre laser fault finders.
• Installing and alignment of wireless dishes
• Installation and understanding of Headend camera equipment
• Understanding of IP cameras and its programing
• Knowledge of general fault finding of all equipment related to CCTV equipment and infrastructure.

Skills and attributes

• Technical skills
• Strong multitasking skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proactive thinker
• Ability to work neatly and systematically
• Excellent time management
• Problem solving skills and logical thinker
• Ability to work independently when required
• Computer literate (Google Doc, sheets and email)

Specific requirements

• Must have a valid drivers licence and a reliable vehicle
• Clear health record
• Clear criminal and credit record
• Contactable references

We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break.With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R 10 000 Cost to Company per month. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors.To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website -If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.

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