Group Energy Manager

ZealHR; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Group Energy Manager to lead initiatives that drive energy efficiency and carbon reduction across multi-site manufacturing operations. The role includes shaping strategic energy roadmaps, managing carbon budgets, and collaborating with the executive team. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and a Certified Energy Manager qualification, alongside proven expertise in energy procurement and project management. This role promises significant impact within the dynamic South African energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven energy management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience with energy data systems, online metering and GHG reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive energy efficiency and manage carbon budgets.
• Oversee renewable and alternative energy projects.
• Collaborate closely with operations and mentor engineer-in-training.

Skills

Energy management experience

Electricity procurement

Contract negotiation

Solar PV project experience

Data systems understanding

Behavioral change management

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical)

Certified Energy Manager

Job description

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