Energy Manager

Listing reference: woolw_001371
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 1 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
To manage the overall electricity and water consumption of the Woolworths Group and deliver on GBJ targets and initiatives
Job description

  • Review energy and water profiles across stores, identify problem areas and assist stores with behaviour and process issues
  • Set monthly electrical and water budgets across all stores and track progress against budget
  • Monthly review and validation of all store water and electricity bills, resolve billing queries with Finance and stores as well as disputes with Landlords and provide technical input as required
  • Work with third party metering specialists to ensure metered data is accurate and energy profiles and reports are presented in a meaningful way
  • Review billing with third party specialists to ensure Woolworths are charged according to the most economical tariff.
  • Deliver on GBJ sustainability targets, energy and water savings targets
  • Track and report on all carbon consumption activities related to stores, compile carbon disclosure reports
  • Conduct regular training and awareness sessions in stores re energy and water savings techniques and practices
  • Investigate energy and water savings technologies and successful implementation of key projects in this area
  • Work closely with internal and external audit teams as well as Corporate Governance teams to ensure accurate collection and reporting of data

Minimum requirements

·        Focus on delivery of quality and accurate work.

·        Able to work under pressure & independently

·        Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning

·        Decision Making Skills

·        Analytical and Interpretive Skills

·        Stakeholder engagement and communication

·        Attention to detail

·        Making insightful business decisions

·        Planning and Organizing Skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Electrical Engineering Degree or National Diploma
  • Minimum 6 years electrical consulting/ contracting experience

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