Senior Industrial Energy Optimization Leader

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Leave and development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Energy Efficiency Manager in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on developing and executing a company-wide energy strategy to reduce consumption and costs while improving environmental performance.

You will lead audits, evaluate technologies, and collaborate with engineering and operations to embed energy efficiency in daily practices and capital decisions. A strong background in energy management is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial energy management or process optimization.
• Experience conducting energy audits and implementing energy efficiency projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive energy management strategy for industrial operations.
• Conduct energy audits to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements across processes and facilities.
• Evaluate and implement energy-efficient technologies and equipment.
• Monitor energy usage and provide regular progress and savings reports.
• Develop energy budgets and seek cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with energy and environmental regulations and standards.
• Foster energy awareness and training across the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance to integrate energy efficiency into daily practices.
• Stay informed on emerging energy technologies and government incentives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

EMIS (Energy Management Information Systems)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Energy Efficiency Manager in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on developing and executing a company-wide energy strategy to reduce consumption and costs while improving environmental performance.

You will lead audits, evaluate technologies, and collaborate with engineering and operations to embed energy efficiency in daily practices and capital decisions. A strong background in energy management is essential.