Member
Membership of the IFE provides you with a variety of benefits as well as the following:
- For graded membership, professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use of post nominal, (letters after your name)
- Improved career prospects and employability
- Higher earning potential
- Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers.
- International recognition of competence and commitment
- Evidence of expertise
- Greater influence within your own organisation and industry depending on your membership grade
Member grade membership is appropriate for individuals who hold a Level 4 Diploma or equivalent and have been working within the fire sector for at least five years. This makes Member grade ideal for those who have gained extensive experience and now want the professional recognition to go with it.
If you hold a degree you can also check whether it is accredited by the Engineering Council and if so apply with us to become Interim Registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Applicants should provide evidence that they have achieved a qualification (or a combination of qualifications) that meets the following criteria:
| Academic Requirements:
Applicants should provide evidence that they have achieved a qualification in a fire-related subject area, including fire engineering science and/or fire safety (or a combination of qualifications) that meets the following criteria:
Examples of qualifications that meet the criteria
OR OR OR |
Other requirements:
At least 5 years of experience working in a fire-related role (or 15 years if applying via technical report route) PLUS Evidence of completion of at least 25 hours of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in each of the previous 2 years PLUS Provide a professional review report demonstrating how they have met the Initial Professional Development (IPD) requirements for Member grade. Please see IPD Report Guidance here. |
Member application form download here.
If you do not have a qualification listed above, please email your CV to adminstaff@ife.org.za
Subscription fees are renewable on 1 January every year. New members joining from October to December will receive these months ‘gratis’ when paying the following year’s rate. Subscription fees are linked to the UK Pound and may therefore be subject to fluctuations in the exchange rate.
| Grade / Title | 2024 |
| Student | No Charge to those enrolled in fire study including IFE qualifications. |
| Technician | R2,673-75 vat inclusive |
| Graduate | R3,191-25 vat inclusive |
| Associate | R3,478-75 vat inclusive |
| Member | R4,485-00 vat inclusive |
| Fellow | R6,641-25 vat inclusive |
| Affiliate (Individual) | R3,421-25 vat inclusive |
| Affiliate (Organisation) | R18,055-00 vat inclusive |
Method of payment
| Bank Branch: SWIFT Code: Branch Code: Acct Name: Account No: |
Standard Bank of SA Ltd Killarney SBZAZAJJ 05-10-01 Institution of Fire Engineers (SA) 300462506 |
Cash, bank deposit and EFT are all acceptable methods of payment. Foreign payments must be done via SWIFT transfer from your bank to ours (and are non-refundable). With EFT and bank deposits please send proof of payment with your name and contact number clearly written on it, accompanied by the appropriate application.
Would you like professional registration as a fire engineer? The IFE is licensed by the Engineering Council (UK) and, if you are appropriately qualified and experienced, you could be registered as a Chartered Engineer, an Incorporated Engineer or an Engineering Technician. If you have recently graduated and want recognition of your qualifications whilst you build your experience as a fire engineer, you could become an Interim registrant.
For more information on the benefits and application of professional registration contact us at adminstaff@ife.org.za and we will help you through the process.
