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Fire Sprinkler Design Specialist

Rivonia, Johannesburg Permanent · Hybrid Fire Protection / Engineering ZAR 20,000 – 35,000

We're recruiting on behalf of our client — details are shared with shortlisted candidates.

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You'll design fire sprinkler systems that protect real buildings and real people—and you'll do it with precision, not guesswork. If you have 3–5 years hands-on fire sprinkler design experience and you know NFPA 13, 13R, and ESFR inside out, this permanent role in Rivonia offers you the chance to work on complex warehouse and standpipe systems with a team that values technical depth.

✨ About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a fire protection engineering firm. You'll own the design and documentation of code-compliant fire sprinkler systems—from routine warehouse layouts to intricate ESFR and standpipe configurations. You'll run hydraulic calculations, manage fabrication workflows, and liaise with project teams to resolve real-world installation challenges. Full training on AutoSPRINK software is provided, so you'll have the tools you need to deliver accurate, compliant designs every time.

🏗️ What you'll do

  • Design and document detailed fire sprinkler systems to NFPA 13, 13R, and 14 standards
  • Develop complex ESFR warehouse systems and standpipe designs
  • Conduct hydraulic calculations and manage stock/fabrication procedures
  • Design fire pump systems integrated with sprinkler layouts
  • Work with project teams to resolve design-installation conflicts and optimize timelines
  • Contribute to estimating, proposals, and equipment procurement

🧠 What you'll bring

  • 3–5 years of hands-on fire sprinkler and fire pump design (not theory—real projects)
  • Deep, practical knowledge of NFPA 13, 13R, 14, and ESFR compliance
  • Expert-level hydraulic calculation skills
  • Strong proficiency in HydraCAD, SprinkCAD, AutoCAD, or Revit
  • Excellent English communication, written and verbal
  • Attention to code detail and problem-solving under deadline

🌟 Why you'll like it here

You'll work hybrid (Rivonia office, Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM SAST) on projects with real technical depth. No cookie-cutter systems—you'll tackle warehouse complexes, high-rise standpipes, and specialized ESFR layouts that demand expertise. You'll have autonomy over design decisions and direct input into how projects move from concept to installation. The team values accuracy and collaboration, and they're investing in your toolkit with full AutoSPRINK training.

📨 How to apply

Ready to design systems that work? Apply now with your CV, a portfolio or list of notable projects you've designed, and tell us about a complex fire sprinkler system you've tackled—what made it tricky, and how you solved it.

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