Mechanical Engineer (Fire and HVAC)

Recruiter:

Zecutive Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB000303/MR

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading company in the Fire Suppression Systems industry is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer for Fire Design and Project installations to join their dynamic team.
This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects across sectors such as mining, manufacturing, industrial facilities, plants, and data centres.
The position involves periodic travel to client sites and is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Job Profile:

Join a Market Leader in Fire Suppression Systems!
HVAC design and Fire plan preparation and submission
Sprinkler system design and implementation
Sprinkler hydraulics
Smoke control calculations
Fire detection system design
Rational fire design with reference to BS 7974 and the supporting PDs
International sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global
Engineering design
Performance based engineering (hands on with the actual engineering side of things)
Engineering Project Management of a fire protection system and/or HVAC installation
Drafting fire plans according to SANS 10400-T and the associated supporting SANS codes, as well as interfacing with the fire departments during the approval process.
Performance Based Designs (Rational Designs) - implement an in depth understanding of fire engineering. It is important to understand the concept of Rational Design (not only as a tick box exercise, but in depth understanding).
Design and install HVAC and fire suppression and detection systems in various industries
Smoke control design (Fire growth and size, Heat Release Rate, smoke generation and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.

Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc (Eng) / BEng / BTech degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering
ECSA registered as Candidate or Professional (PrEng) Engineer or Pr Tech Eng (Technologist)
3-6+ years of relevant experience with the below:
Mining industry experience recommended but not essential
HVAC design and Fire plan preparation and submission
Sprinkler system design and implementation, Sprinkler hydraulics knowledge preferred
Knowledge of international sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global will be advantageous.
Performance based engineering (hands on experience with the actual engineering side of things) essential
Well-versed with engineering design software.
The client may request to see evidence of hydraulic designs (pump and tank sizing) as well as smoke control design (Fire growth and size, Heat Release Rate, smoke generation and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.
Own transport, valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to clients when required
Medically fit and willing to work on mining and construction sites

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