Building Services Mechanical Engineer (Fire) - Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

RPO Recruitment’s client, an established consulting engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a Building Services Mechanical Engineer specialising in Fire Engineering to join its Fire Department.

This opportunity would suit an engineer with experience in fire engineering who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The role offers exposure to a variety of multidisciplinary building projects across South Africa and internationally, with the opportunity to take on increasing project responsibility and potentially progress into a Head of Department position.

Requirements

  • A BTech/BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Professional registration with ECSA essential.
  • Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in fire engineering within a building services consulting environment.
  • Knowledge of fire safety design principles and applicable South African standards.
  • Experience with SANS deemed-to-satisfy and rational fire safety design approaches.
  • Familiarity with firefighting equipment, fire sprinkler systems, smoke evacuation and stairwell pressurisation systems.
  • Experience in thermal modelling will be advantageous.
  • Strong project coordination, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities (Afrikaans proficiency essential)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

 

Benefits:

Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

 

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

 

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com

 

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.

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on RPO Recruitment's own site before 22 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryEngineering
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date22 November 2026
RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape

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