Technician
Technician grade membership (TIFireE) is an entry-level graded membership for those who have gained a ‘Level 3 Certificate’ qualification, equivalent to 130 hours of learning time, in Fire Engineering and have been working in a relevant role in the industry for at least 2 years.
Being a TIFireE is a clear sign of professional commitment to working towards the highest level of competency at the start of your career.
At this level, you may wish to check whether your qualifications are accredited by the Engineering Council (UK) and if so, apply with us at adminstaff@ife.org.za to become Registered as an Engineering Technician.
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-nominals. (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.
Technician grade members of the IFE benefit from:
- professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use, after your name, of the post-nominal TIFireE
- access to MY IFE, including special interest groups, CPD tracking and current vacancies;
- International Fire Professional, online access to current and archived publications;
- discounts for the IFE Online Shop and events;
- the possibility of involvement in IFE branches, working groups and committees.
The Technician application form is downloaded here.
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 (or a combination of qualifications) in a fire-related subject that meets the following criteria:
Examples of qualifications that meet the criteria include:
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Other requirements:
At least 2 years of experience working in a fire-related role. PLUS Evidence of completion of at least 25 hours of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the previous 12 months. Please note: Engineering Technician registration with the IFE automatically confers Technician (TIFireE) membership. Thus, successful applicants can use the post-nominal letters EngTech TIFireE. CPD guidance can be found here. |
If you do not have the qualification listed above, please email your CV to adminstaff@ife.org.za for further advice.
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 | 2025 |
| Student | No Charge to those enrolled in fire study including IFE qualifications. |
| Technician | R2,732-98 vat inclusive |
| Graduate | R3,240-13 vat inclusive |
| Associate | R3,550-05 vat inclusive |
| Member | R4,564-35 vat inclusive |
| Fellow | R6,762-00 vat inclusive |
| Affiliate (Individual) | R3,493-70 vat inclusive |
| Affiliate (Organisation) | R18,398-28 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.
