Ventilation Applications Engineer - Turnkey Projects

Cfwfans

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

CFW Environmental, part of the CFW Industries group, is seeking an Applications Engineer in Cape Town to lead ventilation projects from concept to commissioning. You will work with mechanical engineers on large turnkey installations across mining, HVAC, and industrial sectors.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree and has experience with ventilation or fan systems. English and Afrikaans fluency is required, with a proactive, customer-focused mindset and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering is required.
Experience in ventilation/HVAC or industrial air movement applications is advantageous.
Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

Interpret client specifications, tender documents, and technical requirements.
Design and select ventilation and fan systems.
Prepare technical proposals, equipment schedules, and detailed costings.
Engage with clients to clarify requirements and present technical solutions.
Liaise with draughting, production, and installation teams to ensure practical designs.
Provide commissioning support and technical troubleshooting when required.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Attend site visits and client meetings as needed.