Senior Fire Protection Engineer & System Designer

The Recruitment Pig; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig in Durban is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to design practical rational fire safety plans for commercial buildings, perform fire risk checks at client sites, and plan sprinkler and smoke clearance systems while ensuring compliance with national building rules.

You will collaborate daily with architects and local fire departments, guide major installation projects to completion, and present cost‑effective fire safety ideas to clients.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Fire) required.
• At least three years of experience in fire consultancy.
• Professional registration with ECSA required.
• Excellent communication skills with teams and authorities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn; strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Design practical rational fire safety plans for commercial buildings.
• Conduct fire risk checks at client sites.
• Plan effective sprinkler and smoke clearance systems.
• Ensure designs meet national building rules.
• Communicate with architects and local fire departments daily.
• Guide major fire installation projects to completion.
• Present cost-effective fire safety ideas to clients.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Fire)

ECSA registration

Job description

The Recruitment Pig in Durban is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to design practical rational fire safety plans for commercial buildings, perform fire risk checks at client sites, and plan sprinkler and smoke clearance systems while ensuring compliance with national building rules.

You will collaborate daily with architects and local fire departments, guide major installation projects to completion, and present cost‑effective fire safety ideas to clients.