Job Requirements
5+ years of experience with the following:
- Design and install fire suppression and detection systems in various industries.
- Mining industry experience highly recommended.
- Fire plan preparation and submission (as a minimum).
- Sprinkler system design and implementation (preferred).
- Sprinkler hydraulics.
- Smoke control calculations.
- Fire detection system design.
- Rational fire design with reference to BS 7974 and the supporting PDs.
- Prior knowledge of international sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global will be advantageous.
- Well-versed with engineering design software.
- Performance-based engineering (hands-on experience with the actual engineering side).
- Engineering Project Management of a fire protection system installation (Stage 5).
Looking for someone who can hit the ground running. This position requires, at a minimum, experience in drafting fire plans according to SANS 10400-T and associated supporting SANS codes, as well as interfacing with fire departments during the approval process.
Performance Based Designs (Rational Designs) require an in-depth understanding of fire engineering. It is important to grasp the concept of Rational Design fully, not just as a tick-box exercise.
The client may request evidence of:
- Sprinkler hydraulic designs (pump and tank sizing).
- Smoke control design (fire growth and size, heat release rate, smoke generation, and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.
Additional Requirements:
- Own transport and valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel to clients when required.
- Medically fit and willing to work on mining and construction sites.
Interested and qualified? Submit your detailed and updated CV in MS Word format now!
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