Group Energy Manager

 

Introduction:

 

Group Energy Manager – Johannesburg

Lead energy strategy. Drive carbon reduction. Influence at the highest level.

This is a senior, group-wide role for an experienced energy professional who wants real impact. You’ll lead energy management and carbon reduction initiatives across large manufacturing operations, shaping 5-year energy and carbon roadmaps and reporting directly into executive and board structures.

 

Why this role is worth your move

• Strategic influence across multi-site manufacturing operations
• Direct exposure to executives and the board
• Ownership of energy and carbon strategy — not just execution
• Hands-on involvement in wheeling, Solar PV, renewables and emerging technologies
• Future-focused mandate in a fast-changing South African energy landscape

 

Your role

You will drive energy efficiency, optimise energy procurement, oversee metering and data integrity, and lead renewable and alternative energy projects. A key focus will be meeting five-year energy and carbon reduction targets, managing carbon budgets, carbon tax calculations, and statutory reporting.

You’ll collaborate closely with operations, influence without authority, mentor an engineer-in-training, and represent the business in industry forums.

 

What you need

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical)
• Certified Energy Manager

• Proven energy management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong exposure to electricity procurement, wheeling and contract negotiation
• Solar PV project experience from feasibility to optimisation
• Solid understanding of SA’s energy landscape and supply challenges
• Experience with energy data systems, online metering and GHG reporting (Scope 1, 2, 3)
• Ability to manage multi-site initiatives and drive behavioural change

 

 

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