Security Systems Technical Specialist

The Security Systems Technical Specialist provides specialist technical support and advisory capability to the Security Manager within AFGRI Grain Management. The role is accountable for the technical design input, expansion, upgrading, integration, reliability, and lifecycle support of security systems across all AFGRI grain storage facilities.

The position exists to ensure that security technologies are fit for purpose, correctly implemented, reliably maintained, and continuously improved, while enabling the Security Manager to retain final approval authority over security designs and solutions.

• Grade 12
• Technical qualification in Electronic Security Systems, IT, Networking, or Engineering
• Relevant vendor or industry certifications (advantageous)
• PSIRA registered

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electronic security systems, IT infrastructure, or industrial technology environments

• Experience supporting large, distributed site operations (industrial, agricultural, or logistics environments preferred)

• Technical Design and Advisory Authority
• Security Systems Expansion & Upgrades
• Installation, Configuration & Commissioning Oversight
• Systems Integration & Innovation
• Maintenance & System Availability
• Vendor & Service Provider Management
• Governance, Compliance & Documentation

• Proven experience in system integration, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination
• Experience working with CCTV and video management platforms
• Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls) working experience
• Access control, alarms, and perimeter systems
• Power resilience and backup solutions
• Systems integration and data exchange

• Strong analytical and systems-thinking capability
• Structured problem-solving and decision support
• High attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently across geographically dispersed sites
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.

Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information. A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website,  which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.