Energy and Sustainability Engineer

MSP Staffing Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Staffing Pty seeks an Energy and Sustainability Engineer to advance sustainability initiatives across a hospital group. The role emphasizes energy efficiency, project leadership, and measurable environmental improvements within operations.

The candidate should have an NQF 6 diploma in engineering and experience in hospital maintenance, along with energy auditing credentials and renewable energy project exposure. Strong budgeting and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ND NQF 6 in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering is required.
• Hospital maintenance/project environment experience.
• Qualified Energy Auditor or equivalent.
• Proven sustainability programmes and energy reduction experience.
• Experience with renewable energy systems.
• Strong budgeting and project management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP PM beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for plant and equipment with a focus on sustainability.
• Assess systems and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Lead sustainability projects from concept to implementation.
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering operations.
• Coordinate service delivery with stakeholders.
• Assist with SCADA-related requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and monitor sustainability objectives.

Skills

Energy sustainability

Project management

Engineering

MS Office

SAP PM

Financial planning

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a leading hospital group, is looking for an accomplished Energy and Sustainability Engineer to drive sustainability initiatives, improve energy efficiency, and support engineering excellence across its operations. This role is ideal for an individual who combines strong technical expertise with project management skills and a commitment to delivering measurable environmental and operational improvements.

Key Duties

• Provide engineering support for critical plant and equipment with a focus on sustainability.
• Assess engineering systems and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead sustainability projects from concept through implementation and performance review.
• Perform risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering operations.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and coordinate engineering service delivery.
• Assist with SCADA-related engineering requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and monitor sustainability objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Engineering experience within a hospital maintenance and project environment.
• Qualified Energy Auditor or equivalent.
• Proven success in environmental sustainability programmes and energy reduction initiatives.
• Experience with renewable energy systems and engineering projects.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, project management, and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office; SAP PM experience will be beneficial.

Desirable

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Certified Energy Manager accreditation.
• Engineering design and project management experience.
• Experience implementing engineering systems and sustainability improvements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.