Project Manager – Energy Efficiency

Amber Energy Pty Ltd. South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead energy efficiency and Net Zero initiatives in Pretoria, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large-scale sustainability projects, excellent project planning, and stakeholder engagement skills. A competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development are offered in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale energy efficiency or sustainability projects.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of energy efficiency and Net Zero strategies.
• Develop and monitor project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and consultants.

Skills

Project planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of energy systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Energy metering platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Project Manager – Energy Efficiency & Net Zero Management

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company: Amber Services (on behalf of Customer)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager with expertise in energy efficiency, Net Zero strategies, and sustainable building operations to lead a multi-year program across various customer and building portfolios. This role will ensure successful delivery of our customer's energy efficiency and water management initiatives, drive operational expenditure (OPEX) savings, and align the business with their Net Zero and ESG commitments. You will be responsible for managing the full strategy implementation — from solar optimisation and borehole integration to smart metering, HVAC upgrades, and carbon credit pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Energy Efficiency & Net Zero Strategy Plan across all buildings.
• Manage projects across solar PV optimisation, borehole water systems, HVAC / heat pumps, building retrofits, and smart metering integration.
• Develop and monitor detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring phased delivery over 3-, 7-, 12-, and 15-year horizons.
• Oversee and analyse energy and water consumption data from the centralised metering database.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineers, and sustainability consultants.
• Prepare and present progress reports to the Customer board, including OPEX savings achieved.
• Explore opportunities for carbon credits, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and ESG-linked financing.
• Ensure compliance with South African energy regulations, ESG standards, and international Net Zero benchmarks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years' proven experience managing large-scale energy efficiency or sustainability projects.
• Strong knowledge of Solar PV and battery storage, HVAC optimisation and heat pump systems, Water management and borehole integration, Energy metering platforms and data analytics.
• Experience with carbon markets, RECs, and Net Zero strategies.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Excellent project planning and organisational skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of building energy systems.
• Budget management and financial modelling skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Passion for sustainability and innovation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a transformational Net Zero program in the student housing sector.
• Competitive salary package (aligned with experience).
• Supportive and mission-driven team at Amber Services.
• Professional development opportunities in energy and ESG leadership.

With your application please submit some examples of projects like these that you have led and what the responsibilities of yourself was and the scope and budget of the project.