City of Cape Town·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
EngineeringFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 20, 2026
Requirements
Four-year Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (B.Sc Eng) in Mechanical, Structural, or specialized Fire Engineering
A minimum of 8-10 years' of post-registration professional engineering and fire-safety design experience
Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
Computer Literacy in MS Office suite
A valid driver's licence.
Key Performance Areas
Provide specialist fire engineering expertise and technical quality assurance for complex building applications, rational fire designs and development proposals, ensuring compliance with applicable fire safety codes, standards and municipal requirements.
Lead pre-consultation engagements with architects, developers, consulting engineers and other stakeholders to proactively address fire safety requirements, identify risks and facilitate compliant development solutions.
Review and evaluate advanced fire engineering submissions, including smoke ventilation systems, fire protection installations, emergency evacuation strategies and performance-based fire safety designs.
Coordinate technical alignment and collaboration between Development Management and Fire Services, providing specialist advice, resolving technical disputes and supporting informed decision-making on complex applications.
Provide strategic and policy-related fire safety input into development planning, zoning, municipal bylaws and risk reduction initiatives, while representing the City at relevant professional forums.
Develop, implement and maintain fire engineering review frameworks, technical assessment methodologies and quality assurance processes to support consistent and effective application evaluation.
Mentor and support building plan examiners, technical staff