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  • Posted: Mar 1, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
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  • Fidelity Services Group is Southern Africa's largest integrated security solutions provider and the industry leader in protection innovation. Excellence in service delivery and implementation are fundamental to our impressive track record. By keeping abreast of the latest trends and technological developments globally, and continuously evolving and innovatin...
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    Design Draughtsman/Estimator

    Job Description

    • Overall purpose of the job: The purpose of the Design Draughtsman - Sprinklers is to support the projects and implementation teams in doing final site designs for turnkey sprinkler suppression systems both from a quotation and implementation perspective. Prepares cost estimates by analysing proposals and requirements within the sprinkler division. 

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Draughtsman Function

    • Complete the design and drawing of Sprinklers, control valves, smoke extract, fire storage, pumping systems and all related fire mechanical systems
    • Cutting list preparation
    • Work with project team and engineers on multi-disciplinary engineering projects within building services
    • Candidates must be capable of resolving coordination items for complex layouts
    • Ensure electronic filing of drawings received from all relevant professionals in accordance to the drawing issue procedures
    • Plotting of check and design layouts for engineers
    • In depth knowledge of applicable standards to include CAD standards, local and international draughting good practice
    • Understand on site items and practicalities of the equipment and installation methods used on site
    • Must be proficient on 3D draughting software such as AutoCAD and Revit (adv)
    • Must be willing to travel

    Estimator Function

    • Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
    • Identifies labour, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents.
    • Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
    • Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
    • Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
    • Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
    • Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
    • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
    • Assist sales team with project costings
    • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
    • Work with project team and engineers on multi-disciplinary engineering projects within building services to ensure correct costings and measure actuals vs planned costs
    • Understand on site items and practicalities of the equipment and installation methods used on site
    • Must be willing to travel
    • Basic fire design as and when required to assist senior draughtsman (added benefit)

    Minimum qualifications and experience:

    • At least four (4) year’s sprinklers design experience.
    • In depth knowledge of applicable standards to include CAD standards, local and international draughting good practice
    • Understand on site items and practicalities of the equipment and installation methods used on site
    • Must be proficient on 3D draughting software such as AutoCAD and Revit (adv)
    • 3 years’ experience working in a CAD office environment within building services
    • ASIB accredited designer would be an advantage. Good understanding of ASIB requirements however a must.

    Skills and Attributes:

    • Attention to detail
    • Confidence
    • Drive for results / consistent deliverer
    • Flexibility and thinking out the box mind-set
    • Accountability
    • Collaborative
    • Resilience
    • Self-driven
    • Work under pressure in a fast-moving growth environment

    Deadline:6th March,2026

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Fidelity Services Group on fidelityservicesgroup.simplify.hr to apply

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