Fire Engineer – Engineering industry – Durban, KZN
Hire Resolve
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Posted 20 May 2025
Job Details
Job Description
Hire Resolve’s client in the engineering industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Fire Engineer in Durban, KZN.
Responsibilities:
- Designing fire protection systems (e.g., sprinklers, fire alarms, smoke control) for various building types.
- Conducting fire risk assessments and developing fire safety strategies.
- Interpreting and applying fire safety codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., SANS 10400 Part T).
- Performing fire modelling and simulations to assess fire behaviour and evaluate design effectiveness.
- Reviewing architectural plans and specifications to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements.
- Preparing technical reports, drawings, and specifications for fire protection systems.
- Collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Inspecting existing buildings and fire protection systems to identify deficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Managing fire safety projects from concept to completion.
- Providing expert advice on fire safety matters.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng) highly preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in fire safety design, consulting, and risk assessment.
- Experience applying SANS, especially SANS 10400 Part T.
- Proficiency in fire modelling software (e.g., FDS, CFAST).
- Strong understanding of hydraulics for sprinkler system design.
- Competence in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
- In-depth knowledge of South African National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, and SANS codes.
Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on [email protected] or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.