Special Risks Designer Boksburg

Jobs4All; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Special Risks Designer to deliver high-quality fire protection designs. The successful candidate will perform hydraulic calculations and create compliant designs while collaborating with various technical teams. Strong expertise in fire protection design and knowledge of ASIB standards is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in fire protection design with a focus on special risk systems.
• Experience in sales and estimating, including tender compilations.
• Knowledge of ASIB rules and established customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create Issued-for-Construction drawings and perform redesigns.
• Draught fire design drawings and piping layouts.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing regulations.

Skills

Fire protection design

Collaboration

Hydraulic calculations

Technical drawing revision

Education

ASIB Certification

Distinction in Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Special Risks Designer Boksburg

Purpose Of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Special Risks Designer to join our dynamic team. This role requires proven expertise in fire protection design, with a strong focus on special risk systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant designs for a variety of projects, while collaborating closely with our technical and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Issued-for-Construction drawings and perform re‑designs as required.
• Draught fire design drawings and piping layouts.
• Develop As‑Built (red‑line) drawings.
• Produce and issue working drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare and issue cutting lists, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Coordinate with structural, electrical, and mechanical design teams.
• Draught fire sprinkler and suppression systems in line with NFPA and ASIB standards.
• Conduct material, dimensional, and weight limitation calculations.
• Communicate with engineers, site managers, and installation teams.
• Identify and resolve existing or potential design flaws.
• Review and redraft technical drawings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all final drawings and designs are compliant with engineering and manufacturing regulations.
• Conduct site visits as required.

Requirements & Beneficial Skills

• ASIB Certification will be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A distinction in Mathematics will be beneficial.
• Experience in sales and estimating, including tender compilations and protocols, will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ASIB rules and established customer relationships will be considered a benefit.