Senior Alarm Controller
| Published | November 7, 2026 |
| Expires | January 7, 2027 |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Category | Technician |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
Description:
Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Position Type: Full-time, Senior / Supervisory
A well-established security company based in Durban Central is seeking to employ a mature, experienced, and highly responsible Senior Alarm Controller.
The successful candidate will oversee control room operations, manage emergency response protocols, and maintain a high standard of vigilance.
Non-Negotiable Minimum Requirements
Applicants who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered:
• Location & Logistics: Must permanently reside within the Durban area and have reliable, issue-free transport to ensure punctual shift attendance.
• Education: Must be in possession of a valid Matric (Grade 12) Certificate.
• PSIRA Certification: Must hold a valid and active PSIRA Certificate with a minimum of Grade B registration.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of active experience operating within an alarm control room, ideally with prior experience in a supervisory or watch-manager capacity.
• Technical Competence: Must be fully computer literate with a strong, deep understanding of security alarm protocols, signal processing, and control room logging systems.
Required Key Skills & Attributes
• Performance Under Pressure: Strong attention to detail and sharp, rapid problem-solving/quick-thinking capabilities during emergency activations.
• Communication: Excellent telephone etiquette and professional verbal communication skills when dealing with clients, management, and armed reaction units.
• Leadership: Ability to command a shift, direct resources, and accurately handle stress-filled emergency dispatch environments.
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