Administrator: Intruder Detection System at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Administrative:

• Maintain relevant and up-to-date records of all alarm equipment installed for auditing and planned maintenance purpose
• Maintain drawings, specifications and maintenance register
• Conduct audits on existing systems and recommend upgrades/replacements where needed
• Manage Service Level Agreement (SLA) with approved vendors and take appropriate action on anomalies and non-conformance
• Keep a record of job requests and regularly capture all details on the Onkey 5 maintenance management system.  

Alarm System Maintenance:

• Responsible for assigning user rights and access codes
• Managing security alarm installations
• Responsible for the delivery of services in line with service level agreements
• Commissioning and administering of new and existing installations
• Provide a general maintenance function to quickly analyse and resolve maintenance issues
• Manage the Patriot alarm monitoring software and maintain a healthy and accurate database.
• Maintain effective communication with the Building Managers and other stakeholders
• Source and control parts and spares

Minimum Requirements

Consequently you essentially require:

• A senior certificate and Electronic Trade Certificate 
• 3-5 years of experience in the electronic security industry at the supervisory level.
• PSIRA registered
• A valid driver’s licence (code EB) with 2 years driving experience
• Technical knowledge of electronic security systems, specifically in DSC alarm systems and the Patriot Alarm monitoring software
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good knowledge of health & safety requirements in the workplace
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good computer literacy, basic database and network skills