Senior Installation Technician – Cell Tower Security & Network Systems

Midrand
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Security Management
Reference: 140979

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Fidelity Services Group

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Senior Installation Technician to join our team. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CCTV systems, vibration sensors, and network infrastructure on cell phone towers. The ideal candidate will have experience working at heights, a solid understanding of network and security systems, and a commitment to industry safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Install and configure CCTV cameras, vibration detection sensors, and network equipment (e.g., routers, switches, cabling) on cell tower infrastructure.
Conduct site assessments to determine optimal equipment placement and signal coverage.
Perform climbing and rigging work on towers in accordance with safety protocols and industry regulations.
Run and terminate Ethernet cables to support surveillance and data transmission systems.
Ensure all installed systems are fully operational, tested, and integrated with monitoring platforms.
Document installation details, including equipment models, serial numbers, configurations, and network diagrams.
Troubleshoot and repair faulty installations or system malfunctions as needed.
Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and site coordinators to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in CCTV/security system installation, sensor deployment, or telecom/network infrastructure.
Comfortable working at heights.
Understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, routing, switching).
Familiarity with power supply systems, including solar and backup batteries, is an advantage.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring schematics.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote or regional tower sites.

Physical Requirements:

Comfortable climbing and working at heights of up to 50 meters.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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About Fidelity Services Group

Fidelity Services Group is Southern Africa's largest integrated security solutions provider and the industry leader in protection innovation.

Excellence in service delivery and implementation are fundamental to our impressive track record. By keeping abreast of the latest trends and technological developments globally, and continuously evolving and innovating, the Group remains a front-runner in the security solutions market.

Through a bouquet of services and related products, the Group can tailor make a solution for any requirement. With the Group's exceptional leadership, the unwavering commitment of management and that of all its employees, the Group has enjoyed exceptional growth over the last five years.

The Group's Cash Solutions business continues to grow and has quickly become a serious competitor in the market, garnering a large number of high profile national contracts and bringing state of the art technology backed by Fidelity's hands-on approach to the market