Gaming Technician

Job Reference Number: SI-1266

Department: Slots Technical : Slots Technical

Business Unit:

Industry: Hotel/Catering/Hospitality/Leisure

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World is hiring. Join our dynamic team and help create unforgettable experiences every day. Exciting opportunities across hospitality, gaming, and entertainment await you.

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

Responsible to investigate, audit and identify gaming product deviations and effect advanced repairs and product configuration to all gaming related equipment, in line with internal professional standards and gaming regulations.

Job Requirements

Duties and responsibilities include

Gaming Product • Refer to the work output task register for detailed tasks • Cleaning, servicing, replacing, repairing, testing components of EGMS, Gaming Kiosks, • Displays, Online systems, cabling, progressives, card reader, keypads, IView screen, note acceptor, EGM bases, Gaming Table Equipment, Signage, cashiering equipment, marketing and promotional equipment, audio/ video • Record and prioritise all job cards • Move and place EGMs • Configure gaming equipment • Knowledge sharing on gaming products • Writing technical manuals as per operational requirements

Gaming Technical Standards • Clean-up move location • Keep workshop tidy and safe • Clean, store and secure equipment

Customer Service • Investigate and resolve customer disputes • Provides accurate guest information including promotional information • Greets guests with a friendly smile, eye contact on arrival, friendly goodbye and treated with respect at all times • Guest Interaction and Service • Contact suppliers for technical support where relevant

Audits and Investigations • Auditing and investigating (Refer to the work output task register) o Jackpot exceptions o Count variances o Machine performance checks o Other auditing as per operational requirements • Reports variances and make recommendations • Communicate and follow-up to ensure all corrective actions are implemented

Reporting & Administration • Analytical Reports: (Including but not limited to) a. Shift reports b. Month end Feedback reports c. Note acceptor reports d. Card acceptance reports e. Suspicious meter movement reports f. Card update failures g. Network stats checks • Captures relevant data • Ensures RGP information is displayed

Minimum requirements (Education and Experien ce)

• N5 National Electronic Certificate (light current) with relevant experience or • S2 or National Electronic Diploma (light current) or • Equivalent qualification • 1 year experience as a technician will be an advantage • Experience in the gaming industry is preferred • Meet the requirements for a gaming licence and FICA

Work conditions and special requirements

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements • Physically able to work and stand for long periods of time • Physically able to move machines

Skills and competencies

Core & personal behavioural competencies • Analytical skills • Problem Solving • Collecting Information (listening; asking questions) • Dealing with Customers • Checking • Following Instructions • Emotional resilience • Presentable

**Technical proficiency competencies ** • Gaming Component Knowledge • Gaming Component Servicing & repairs • System auditing& investigations • English verbal communication skills • Proficient computer skills

Equity Please note that preference will be given to suitably qualified employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), the relevant internal recruitment policy as well as unit’s employment equity plans and Gaming Board License conditions.

POPI Statement Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the included Privacy Statement. Please also note that if you have not been contacted within 14 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.