CCTV Technician at Faircape Group

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