Fire and Ventilation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Fire and Ventilation Engineer - QSR Industry - South Africa

POSITION INFO:
Our reputable Quick Service Restaurant client is seeking a Fire and Ventilation Engineer who is able to travel locally and internationally (throughout Africa). Purpose of the Role: The company is opening stores across Africa at pace. Every one of those stores needs fire detection, suppression, and ventilation systems that are designed correctly, installed properly, and certified without shortcuts. That's this role. You'll own the full technical lifecycle, from design through to statutory sign-off, across a growing network that spans multiple countries. This is not a desk-only role. You'll be on site, in stores, and in front of local authorities across multiple countries. The person who thrives here is technically excellent and practically minded; someone who can design it, sign it off, and stand behind it. Salary: Market Related Minimum Requirements: BEng, BSc (Eng), or BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Active ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng); this is non-negotiable , as statutory sign-off requires it. 5+ years of experience in fire protection design and industrial ventilation. Proficiency in CAD or Revit for infrastructure layouts. Expert working knowledge of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act. Willingness to travel to stores across Africa as required. Main Tasks and Responsibilities include: Designing fire detection, suppression, and kitchen ventilation systems for new store builds and refurbishments, end-to-end. Issuing Form 2 and Form 4 documentation to local authorities as the appointed Competent Person. Managing, verifying, and issuing Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) for gas (LPG), fire, and mechanical ventilation installations across the network. Ensuring all designs and installations meet SANS standards and local municipal fire regulations. Defining LPG and kitchen extraction infrastructure requirements to reduce maintenance costs and operational downtime. Conducting site visits to assess fire safety risks and troubleshoot HVAC and ventilation faults. Managing fire safety capital projects from tender through to final commissioning on budget and on time. Working directly with architects, draughtspersons, and local authorities to keep projects moving. What You Get: Technical ownership across an entire and expanding store network. Exposure to multi-country infrastructure projects across Africa. The chance to build systems and standards from the ground up as the network grows. Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.