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The successful\ncandidate will be responsible for identifying customer requirements, designing compliant fire\nprotection solutions, preparing quotations, and ensuring project handovers to the operations\nteam.\nKey Responsibilities:\nBusiness Development & Sales\nIdentify and develop new business opportunities within commercial, industrial, mining, healthcare, data centre, and logistics sectors.\nGenerate sales leads through networking, cold calling, site visits, and referrals\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, facility managers, engineers, and end users.\nAchieve monthly and annual sales targets.\nAttend client meetings and conduct presentations on fire detection and gas suppression solutions.\nTechnical Sales Support\nConduct site surveys and risk assessments.\nDevelop fire detection and suppression system proposals in accordance with relevant standards.\n Design and specify:Addressable Fire Detection Systems\nConventional Fire Detection Systems\nAspirating Smoke Detection Systems (VESDA)\nBeam Detection Systems\nGas Suppression Systems (FK-5-1-12, Novec 1230, Inergen, FM-200)\nFire Alarm and Emergency Voice Evacuation Systems\nInterpret architectural drawings and technical specifications.\nAssist customers with system selection and compliance requirements.\nQuotation & Tender Management\nPrepare detailed quotations, proposals, and tender documentation.\nPerform costing and estimate project requirements.\nReview tender specifications and ensure compliance.\nNegotiate pricing and contractual terms with clients.\nProject Handover & Support\nLiaise with project managers and technical teams regarding awarded projects.\nAttend project kick-off meetings.\nEnsure smooth handover of project documentation and design information.\nAssist in resolving technical issues during project execution.\nParticipate in system commissioning and client demonstrations when required.\nCompliance & Standards\nEnsure all solutions comply with:\nSANS 10139\nSANS 14520\nSANS 246\nSANS 1475\nSANS 10400-T\nOccupational Health and Safety Act\nRelevant insurance and client specifications\nRemain updated on industry developments and changes in legislation.\nMinimum RequirementsQualifications\nSAQCC designer will be advantageous.\nFire detection and gas suppression certifications will be advantageous.\nExperienceMinimum 3 to 5 years' experience in technical sales within the fire protection industry.\nExperience with fire detection systems and gaseous fire suppression systems.\nProven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.\nTechnical KnowledgeKnowledge of:\nZiton\nAdvanced\nKentec\nSiemens\nAutronica\nNotifier\nZP2 Fire Panels\nVESDA Systems\nInergen Systems\nNovec 1230 Systems\nFM-200 Systems\nAbility to read and interpret technical drawings.\n Understanding SANS standards.\nComputer Skills\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nAutoCAD (advantageous)\nCRM Systems (advantageous)\nEstimating and quoting software\nOther Requirements\nValid driver's licence.\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects.\nKey CompetenciesStrong sales and negotiation skills.\nExcellent communication and presentation ability.\nTechnical problem-solving skills.\nCustomer-focused approach.\nCommercial and financial awareness.\nTime management and organizational skills.\nAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines\nWe reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.\n\n Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.\n\n Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4249,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Professional Services","Human Resources","Recruiting Software & ATS"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T13:23:43Z"}],"liveness":{"score":57,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":0.9,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":49,"reasons":["conf:64","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/simplify-hr-proprietary-limited-fire-sales-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/simplify-hr-proprietary-limited-fire-sales-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T04:28:24Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4753,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":247,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}