Robert De Monk
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
SA Fire Watch
Fire compliance that insurers can’t reject.
Inspection, installation, and 24/7 response for Cape Town and George — kept audit-ready year round.
What we stand for
Your systems stay compliant. Your people stay protected.
SA Fire Watch partners with building owners, facilities teams, and insurers who need fire protection that holds up under audit — not just on paper.
From detection and sprinklers to training and emergency standby, we install, inspect, certify, and respond across Western Cape commercial, maritime, industrial, and residential sites.
Capabilities
The work we do
A full fire-protection practice — engineered for compliance, delivered by certified teams.
- 01Fire DetectionSABS-approved detection systems with smoke and heat sensing, fire panels, and sound or strobe alarms that pinpoint the exact location of an incident.
- 02Fire Hydrants and SprinklersHydrant and sprinkler installations that help attending fire services limit spread, with regular testing of boosters, pump sets, and connections for compliance.
- 03Fire Extinguishers and EquipmentSABS-approved extinguishers, hose reels, and related equipment supplied, serviced, and certified to South African National Standards.
- 04Hose ReelsThirty-metre hose reels delivering a controlled water jet for Class A fires, with optional foam branches for larger incidents.
- 05Gas Suppression SystemsGas suppression design, installation, and maintenance for spaces where water-based systems are unsuitable.
- 06Health and Safety TrainingFirefighting, first aid, evacuation, and safety officer training for teams that need practical, standards-aligned capability.
- 07Emergency and Standby ServicesTwenty-four-hour fire watch crews for marine, film, concerts, and private functions with fully equipped engines and skid units.
- 08Safety and Symbolic SignageSANS 1186 Parts 1 and 5 fire and safety signs in multiple sizes and materials, including custom one-offs.
Standards & response
Accredited standards. Emergency response when it matters.
We work to the frameworks insurers and authorities expect — then back it with crews who turn out when something fails.
Standards we work to
- SANSSouth African National Standards for fire equipment and installations.
- SAQCCCertified technicians and workshop control for compliant servicing.
- ASIBSprinkler and water-based system inspection aligned to industry practice.
How we respond
24/7 callout
Logged, dispatched, and on site when systems fail overnight.
Operational teams
Cape Town and George crews with multi-sector site experience.
Audit-ready files
Inspection records and certificates kept ready for insurers and authorities.
Accreditations & affiliations
Team
The people behind the compliance.
Mark Brown
Operations Manager - Cape Town Office
Aqeedah Allie
Tender Specialist - Cape Town Office
Sean Ackers
Branch Manager - George Office
Roelf Opperman
Sales Executive - George Office
Keshwin Rathillal
Procurement, Supplies and Training - Cape Town Office
Fahiem Haroun
Fire Systems Designer - Cape Town Office
Faizel Fakier
Technical Manager - Fire Detection - Cape Town Office
Hennie Olivier
Health & Safety Officer - Cape Town Office
Sameer Davids
Fleet Manager - Cape Town Office
Roshana Johnston
Accounts Manager - Cape Town Office
Coverage
Western Cape.
Cape Town
Head Office
C/O Govan Mbeki and Cotte Road, Wetton, Cape Town
George
Branch Office
48 Albert Road, George