Group Energy Manager
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Introduction:
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
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
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1622735
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned