Fire Engineering Expert Advisory Services NEW

Agrément South Africa (ASA), a Schedule 3A entity operating under a delegation of authority from the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, is seeking a qualified fire engineering expert to advise its Technical Executive Committee (Technical Exco). ASA provides assurance of fitness-for-purpose for non-standard construction-related products and systems, so the appointed expert will play a direct role in its certification process. The expert will advise whether draft certificates for construction products and building systems comply with ASA's assessment criteria and other applicable minimum standards, with a particular focus on fire performance.

The scope of work includes reviewing test reports and draft certificates before each meeting, submitting written comments on the prescribed annexure, and attending the Technical Exco meeting, which is approximately three hours long. The expert must also provide written and oral opinions, engage in discussions with other experts and Exco members, and formally recommend approval or non-approval of each certificate. Attendance at a compulsory Technical Exco induction meeting is required for the individual who will sit on the committee. Remuneration follows National Treasury's 2019 Remuneration Levels for Category A2 statutory bodies. The price schedule allows four hours of document review at R1,800 per hour (R7,200) and three hours of meeting attendance and reporting at R1,223 per hour (R3,669), for a total of R10,869. The appointment is governed by a Service Level Agreement that defines the service delivery framework and performance measures, and contract extensions are at ASA's sole discretion. Copyright in all work produced is assigned to ASA.

Mandatory submission requirements include a CV showing more than five years of experience as a Fire Engineer, at least three contactable reference letters for similar services, proof of accreditation with a relevant professional body such as the International Fire Engineering Institute (IFE) or the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and copies of fire or related qualifications. Bidders must also submit completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), along with signed General Conditions of Contract. Failure to submit any mandatory document will result in disqualification. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, including SMME status, and more than 50% ownership by Black women, Black youth, or people with disabilities. Proposals must be emailed to procurement@agrement.co.za with the reference number ASA 06/11/2026 as the subject line, and no late, hard copy, or physical submissions will be accepted. Proposals must remain valid for at least three months from the closing date. Bidders must submit all documentation in English.