Solutions & Business Development Engineer (Fire Systems)
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Solutions & Business Development Engineer (Fire Systems) for a long-term succession-focused role within the fire detection and suppression industry. This position provides an exciting opportunity to operate at the intersection of technical system design and client engagement. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the conceptual development costing and quotation of fire protection systems with a clear pathway toward a future Branch Manager position.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical & Design Functions
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable):
Experience & Competencies:
Experience
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Career Path & Employment Value Proposition:
Technical & Design Functions
- Assist in concept design and costing of fire detection and suppression systems
- Compile technical proposals and quotations aligned with client requirements
- Support system design in accordance with SANS fire protection standards
- Participate in site visits to assess requirements and project scope
- Undergo structured training in fire systems and compliance standards
- Engage with new and existing clients to understand technical needs
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Represent the business professionally in client-facing environments
- Progress toward independent system design capability
- Develop into a subject matter expert in fire detection and suppression
- Take ownership of customer solutions from concept to implementation
- Long-term progression into Branch Management leadership role
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable):
- EITHER:
- S4 Diploma / Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- OR:
- Diploma / Degree in Business Management
Experience & Competencies:
Experience
- 310 years experience in a technical engineering or commercial environment
- Exposure to technical sales design or project environments advantageous
- Experience in fire systems is beneficial but not required (training provided)
- Strong technical aptitude with commercial awareness
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Naturally client-facing and relationship-driven
- Professional presentable and confident
- High level of learning agility and ambition
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Balanced between technical capability and people skills
- Comfortable engaging with clients not purely office-based
- Demonstrates initiative maturity and long-term commitment
- Motivated by career growth into leadership
Career Path & Employment Value Proposition:
- Structured development into a specialist in fire systems
- Clear succession plan to Branch Manager (1015 year horizon)
- Long-term career stability with 20 year growth potential
- Continuous technical and business training
Required Experience:
IC
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