Technical careers don’t always begin with a university qualification. For candidates who already have basic electrical experience and enjoy practical, hands-on work, an assistant position can provide valuable exposure to security technology such as alarm systems, CCTV and access control.
Fidelity Services Group is recruiting an Installation Assistant Technician to support the installation of electronic security equipment while working alongside an Installations Technician.
Fidelity Services Group Installation Assistant Technician: Quick Overview
- Company: Fidelity Services Group
- Position: Assistant Technician
- Field: Electronic Security / Technical Installations
- Minimum education: Grade 12 or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Wireman
- PSIRA Grade C: Advantageous
- Technical knowledge: Electrical/electronic knowledge advantageous
- Systems: Alarms, CCTV, Intercom and Access Control
What Does an Assistant Technician Do?
The primary purpose of the position is to assist an Installations Technician with the installation of alarm and security systems.
This includes practical tasks such as installing cables, drilling, mounting equipment, connecting detectors and assisting with alarm control panels.
Candidates at this level should develop the ability to perform several technical installation tasks without requiring a technician to be physically present throughout every stage of the work.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
- At least 1 year of experience as a Wireman
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
PSIRA Grade C registration is advantageous but is not stated as an absolute requirement.
Practical electrical or electronic knowledge will also be an advantage.
What Technical Systems Will You Work With?
The position provides exposure to several types of electronic security technology, including:
- Alarm systems
- CCTV systems
- Intercom systems
- Access control systems
- Detectors
- Alarm control panels
- Security cabling
This makes the opportunity particularly relevant for candidates interested in developing careers in electronic security installations and technical field services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist technicians with:
- Installing alarm and security equipment
- Removing old equipment from client premises
- Running new cables
- Drilling installation holes
- Applying glue where required
- Mounting detectors, panels, contacts and lights
- Connecting detectors and alarm control panels
- Powering up alarm systems
- Conducting walk tests
- Identifying cabling requirements
- Reporting equipment or tool limitations
- Assisting with system user functions
- Supporting client handovers
- Cleaning vehicles and work areas following installations
Who Should Consider Applying?
This position could suit someone who has completed Grade 12 and already has at least a year of practical Wireman experience but wants to develop further within the electronic security industry.
Candidates with basic electrical or electronic knowledge may be particularly well positioned because the work involves cabling, electronic components and security systems.
It is important, however, not to treat this as a no-experience opportunity. Fidelity specifically asks for at least one year of Wireman experience.
Career Exposure
Although this is an Assistant Technician position, the responsibilities provide exposure to several skills used by security installation technicians.
Learning to work with CCTV, alarms, access control and intercom systems can help candidates broaden their technical experience beyond basic cabling work.
The role also involves working at client premises, meaning professionalism, attention to detail and the ability to complete installations neatly will be important.
Thabang Maimela’s Tip
If you have Wireman experience, don’t simply put “Wireman – 1 year” on your CV.
Tell the recruiter what you can actually do. Mention experience with cable routing, drilling, electrical connections, hand tools, testing equipment or electronic installations where applicable.
If you’ve previously worked with CCTV, alarms, access control or intercom systems, make those skills easy to find because they directly match this vacancy.
And although PSIRA Grade C is only listed as advantageous, candidates who are already registered should place their PSIRA status clearly on their CV.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Fidelity Services Group recruitment channel provided with the vacancy.
Before submitting your application, make sure your CV clearly reflects:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- At least one year of Wireman experience
- Relevant electrical or electronic knowledge
- Security installation experience, where applicable
- PSIRA registration, if you have it
No closing date was included in the vacancy information provided, so interested candidates should consider applying as soon as possible. Apply Now
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
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