Group Energy Manager

Zealhr; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management firm is seeking a Group Energy Manager in Johannesburg. This senior role involves driving energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives across large manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree and certified energy management qualifications, with proven experience in the industrial sector. Key responsibilities include managing carbon budgets, leading renewable energy projects, and collaborating closely with operations to achieve strategic goals in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in energy management in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong exposure to wheeling and contract negotiation.
• Solid understanding of South Africa's energy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Drive energy efficiency and optimise energy procurement.
• Lead renewable and alternative energy projects.
• Manage carbon budgets and statutory reporting.

Skills

Energy management experience

Electricity procurement

Solar PV project experience

Ability to drive behavioural change

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