Fire Sales Engineer Fidelity Services Group Cape Town, Western Cape

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Résumé du poste

Fidelity Services Group in Cape Town is seeking a Fire Sales Engineer to develop new business and provide technical sales support for fire detection, gas suppression, and fire alarm systems. You will design compliant protection solutions, prepare quotations, and hand over projects to operations.

This role covers commercial, industrial, and data centre sectors. You will build relationships with consultants, contractors, and facility managers, attend client meetings, and drive sales targets while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in technical sales within the fire protection industry.
• Experience with fire detection systems and gaseous fire suppression systems.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsabilités

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within commercial, industrial, mining, healthcare, data centre and logistics sectors.
• Generate sales leads through networking, cold calling, site visits, referrals.
• Prepare detailed quotations, proposals, and tender documentation.
• Review tender specifications and ensure compliance; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Liaise with project managers and technical teams for smooth handovers and demonstrations.

Connaissances

Sales skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Technical problem-solving

Customer-focused

Time management

Organizational skills

Outils

AutoCAD

CRM

Estimating software

MS Office

Description du poste

Fire Sales Engineer
Fidelity Services Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Closing Date 06 November 2026

Job Details

• Division: Fidelity Fire Solutions
• Minimum experience: Associate
• Company primary industry: Environmental Services
• Job functional area: Other

Job Description

Job Purpose

To develop new business opportunities, maintain existing client relationships, and provide technical sales support for fire detection, fire alarm, and gas suppression systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying customer requirements, designing compliant fire protection solutions, preparing quotations, and ensuring project handovers to the operations team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within commercial, industrial, mining, healthcare, data centre, and logistics sectors.
• Generate sales leads through networking, cold calling, site visits, and referrals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, facility managers, engineers, and end users.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Attend client meetings and conduct presentations on fire detection and gas suppression solutions.

Technical Sales Support

• Conduct site surveys and risk assessments.
• Develop fire detection and suppression system proposals in accordance with relevant standards.
• Design and specify:
• Addressable Fire Detection Systems
• Conventional Fire Detection Systems
• Aspirating Smoke Detection Systems (VESDA)
• Beam Detection Systems
• Gas Suppression Systems (FK-5-1-12, Novec 1230, Inergen, FM-200)
• Fire Alarm and Emergency Voice Evacuation Systems
• Interpret architectural drawings and technical specifications.
• Assist customers with system selection and compliance requirements.

Quotation & Tender Management

• Prepare detailed quotations, proposals, and tender documentation.
• Perform costing and estimate project requirements.
• Review tender specifications and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with clients.

Project Handover & Support

• Liaise with project managers and technical teams regarding awarded projects.
• Attend project kick-off meetings.
• Ensure smooth handover of project documentation and design information.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during project execution.
• Participate in system commissioning and client demonstrations when required.

Compliance & Standards

• SANS 10139
• SANS 14520
• SANS 246
• SANS 1475
• SANS 10400-T
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Relevant insurance and client specifications
• Remain updated on industry developments and changes in legislation.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• SAQCC designer will be advantageous.
• Fire detection and gas suppression certifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in technical sales within the fire protection industry.
• Experience with fire detection systems and gaseous fire suppression systems.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Technical Knowledge

• Ziton
• Advanced
• Kentec
• Siemens
• Autronica
• Notifier
• ZP2 Fire Panels
• VESDA Systems
• Inergen Systems
• Novec 1230 Systems
• FM-200 Systems

Knowledge of

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Understanding SANS Standards.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD (advantageous)
• CRM Systems (advantageous)
• Estimating and quoting software

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Key Competencies

Key Competencies

• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation ability.
• Technical problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.