Energy Manager

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

Mat23

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Energy Manager

POSITION INFO:

We’re hiring on behalf of our partner company, Matriarch: A leader in energy optimisation and utilities management

About Us:
Matriarch optimizes energy and property assets with advanced IoT technology, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and measurable returns. It delivers industry-leading Solar O&M and customized Utilities Management solutions, always keeping the client front of mind. By driving innovation, Matriarch empowers both clients and employees for long-term success in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Energy Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact technical advisory, auditing, and optimisation services across Matriarch’s utilities and energy portfolio.

This role requires deep energy expertise, strong analytical capability, and the ability to translate complex technical findings into meaningful business insights. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, provide technical support to internal stakeholders, and drive enhancements to our reporting, tools, and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Advisory & Analysis

Lead and execute detailed energy audits, due diligence reviews, and efficiency assessments across commercial and industrial environments
Analyse utility performance, cost recovery, tariff structures, and regulatory alignment to identify optimisation opportunities
Deliver high-quality technical outputs including EPCs, energy balance reports, tariff feasibility studies, and cost recovery analysis
Ensure NERSA-aligned tariff application and accurate client billing across the full portfolio

Reporting & Insights

Produce monthly recovery reports for utilities management clients (energy balance, expense vs recovery, council reconciliation)
Provide commentary on under-recoveries and propose corrective strategies
Support directors with ad hoc reporting and strategic insights

Internal Collaboration & Innovation

Mentor team members across Asset Management and Utilities Management, contributing to capability development
Collaborate with the Innovation Team to improve energy reporting tools, dashboards, and bespoke system enhancements
Provide technical inputs to the New Business team for pricing, SLAs, proposals, and solution design
Support the development of new energy-focused products and tools that align with market needs

Client Engagement

Represent Matriarch as a senior technical expert in client meetings, presentations, and consultations
Assist in building business cases and resolving complex queries to support client decision-making
Ensure SLAs are upheld and service delivery meets Matriarch’s quality standards

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline (preferred)
Energy Management Certification advantageous (e.g., CMVP, EPC accreditation)
Proven experience in energy auditing, utilities management, or technical advisory roles
Strong understanding of C&I energy systems, tariff structures, regulatory frameworks, and optimisation strategies
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills

Skills and Competencies

Accuracy, quality, and clarity of all technical reports, statements, and client-facing communications
Strong collaboration with Innovation, New Business, and Utilities teams to support continuous improvement
Effective monitoring and improvement of recovery strategies and energy performance across the portfolio

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