Senior Fire Alarm & Life Safety System Designer

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a seasoned fire protection engineer to design fire detection, alarm, voice evacuation and gaseous suppression systems for diverse projects in South Africa. You will prepare layouts, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment schedules and installation drawings.

The role requires advanced knowledge of SANS standards, experience across commercial, industrial, mining, healthcare or data centres, and proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit.

Qualifications

• National Diploma, BTech, BEng, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 35 years' experience designing fire detection and life safety systems.
• Proven experience with commercial, industrial, mining, healthcare, or data centre fire protection projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Strong understanding of fire detection technologies, control panels, detectors, notification devices, and interface modules.
• Knowledge of addressable fire alarm systems from leading manufacturers such as Notifier, Ziton, Siemens, Bosch, Advanced, Kentec, or similar.
• Experience preparing technical documentation and engineering calculations.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Design fire detection, fire alarm, voice evacuation, and gaseous fire suppression systems for a wide range of projects.
• Prepare detailed system layouts, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment schedules, and installation drawings.
• Perform fire system calculations, including battery standby calculations, voltage drop calculations, and detector spacing layouts.
• Select appropriate fire detection and suppression equipment based on project specifications and applicable standards.
• Develop cause-and-effect matrices and control philosophies.
• Coordinate designs with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, architectural, and structural engineering disciplines.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantities, tender documentation, and engineering reports.
• Review project documentation to ensure compliance with client requirements, SANS standards, and relevant fire codes.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and project handover.
• Assist with FAT, SAT, and commissioning where required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and approval authorities throughout project execution.

Skills

Fire system design

Stakeholder liaison

Engineering calculations

Education

National Diploma, BTech, BEng or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking a seasoned fire protection engineer to design fire detection, alarm, voice evacuation and gaseous suppression systems for diverse projects in South Africa. You will prepare layouts, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment schedules and installation drawings.

The role requires advanced knowledge of SANS standards, experience across commercial, industrial, mining, healthcare or data centres, and proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit.