Expression of Interest | Junior Technician | G4S Secure Solutions | Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg Market related

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Job Introduction:

G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for a Junior Technician based at our operations in Johannesburg, Gauteng, reporting to the Regional Technical Manager.

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which the Junior Technician plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.

G4S has been made aware of phishing scams where someone has used the G4S brand to try and extort money from others in exchange for fictitious valuable assets/ employment opportunities.

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If you receive an email from someone claiming to work for G4S and you think it could be a scam, please let us know by contacting us at dataprotectionreport@g4s.com

Role Responsibility:

Effective administration of the technology contract to ensure sound financial performance

• Conform and adhere to the profitability of contracts with a focus on records and hours.

Contract Margin administration

i. Billable hours

ii. Job Cards

• Coordinate and complete administration for the contract and invoice documentation and ensure accuracy of information

Effective management of operations

• Complete daily tasks with close monitoring of standards and hours of subordinates.

Client retention and customer service levels

i. Maintenance of positive customer relationships

• Quality Management/ Ops Process management – adherence to quality standard

Effective management of business development function

New business development

i. Identifying new business opportunities in the region’s sphere of operations, as well as in terms of growth of business with existing customers.

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year.
• Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks.
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents on all levels
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety
• meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing all the time

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12
• A valid Driver's License
• Formal Security Management Training advantageous
• Electronic Security Services Management (3years –Management or similar)
• Extensive experience with regards to implementation of the following systems:

I. CCTV

II. Access Control

III. Intruder Detection

IV. Fire Detection

V. Fire Suppression

• Experience in Sales of Corporate (Large) Projects
• Control Room Service experience
• Financial Management relative to Security Industry
• Good conceptual interpretation and presentation of Financial and Operational Reports to Executive Management.

Software Knowledge Level

• Broad knowledge of Time and Attendance.
• Broad knowledge of Access Control.
• Broad knowledge of CCTV
• Strong knowledge base on communication protocols i.e. TCP/IP.
• Basic Computer literacy and proficiency.

i. Windows 98 / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7

ii. MS Office Suite (Full)

CCTV

• ULC
• Bosch
• Axis
• Avigilon
• Hikvision

Access Control

• Saflec
• Gallagher
• Softcon
• Sagem
• Impro
• XTime
• Any Vendor adopted by company

Hardware Knowledge Level

• Broad knowledge of Time and
• Attendance Hardware
• Broad knowledge of Access Control
• Hardware.
• Broad knowledge of CCTV
• Broad knowledge of Alarms
• Broad knowledge of Electric
• Fencing
• Broad knowledge of Gate Motors
• Broad knowledge of Intercoms
• Broad knowledge of PA systems
• Strong knowledge base on communication protocol wiring i.e. CAT5.

Hardware knowledge on the following:

CCTV

• ULC
• Bosch
• Axis
• Hikvision
• Avigilon

Alarms

• DSC
• Paradox
• Ajax
• IDC
• Texecom

Electric Fencing

• Nemtek

Access Control

• Saflec
• Gallagher
• Softcon
• Sagem
• Impro
• XTime

Gate Motors

• Centurion
• Hansa

Intercom

• BPT
• Comax
• Aiphone

PA systems

• Overall
• Any Vendor adopted by company

Skills and Attributes

• Leading people
• Managing professionally
• Managing Conflict
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Negotiation
• Computer literacy
• Basic financial skills
• Risk identification
• Driving change
• Customer Thinking
• Delivering objectives
• Awareness of the market environment
• Delivering strategy