Assistant Technician

About the role

The Technical Division at Bidvest Protea Coin is seeking an Assistant Technician to support the installation, commissioning and maintenance of electronic security equipment at the Impala Housing Waterkloof Estate in Polokwane.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain electronic security systems such as CCTV, access control and electric fences.
• Assist with fibre‑optic splicing, testing and cable routing.
• Perform basic wiring, fault finding and terminations under supervision.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and uphold contractual and health‑safety standards.
• Provide regular feedback to the Operations Manager and be available on standby when required.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) with a certificate or diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (N1‑N3 or equivalent).
• 0‑2 years of practical experience in security‑system installations.
• Basic knowledge of IT/networking fundamentals (optional but beneficial).
• Certificates in basic fibre optics, electric fence installation and access‑control basics.
• Basic health & safety (SHEQ) awareness.

Required skills

• Electronic security equipment installation and commissioning.
• Fibre‑optic splicing and testing (fusion splicer under supervision).
• Electric fence installation.
• Access‑control and CCTV system basics.
• Basic networking, IP addressing, router/switch fundamentals.
• Use of multimeter, testers and other hand tools.
• Reading technical drawings and following instructions.
• Basic fault finding, cable routing and housekeeping.