Energy and Sustainability Engineer
Stellenbosch - South Africa
Job Summary
Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office Stellenbosch South Africa
Closing date: 03/05/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Thabisa Fikelepi
Reference number: 69275
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To drive energy efficiency and sustainability across the organisation by conducting audits developing and monitoring improvement plans ensuring regulatory compliance and leveraging innovative technologies. The role evaluates project feasibility engages stakeholders and provides reporting training and guidance to achieve reduced environmental impact and long-term operational savings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Provide engineering support to operators on plant equipment and systems to enhance sustainability
- Conduct and evaluate engineering design of plant equipment and systems to ensure sustainability
- Support sustainability initiatives including investigation motivation budgeting execution and re-evaluation
- Identify assess risks and develop strategies to mitigate risk factors
- Identify and implement continuous improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relations and service delivery
- Manage resource allocation and utilisation
- Support the Industrial Control Manager with all SCADA-related requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
- NQF 6 National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical or Chemical).
DESIRED EDUCATION
- Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical or Chemical)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- Engineering Experience in a Hospital Environment (Maintenance and projects)
- Energy Auditor or equivalent
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- Engineering design and project management experience
- Certified Energy Manager
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Engineering proficiency in areas of responsibility
- Proven track record in environmental sustainability assessments and consumption reduction methods
- Proven track record of renewable energy plants and systems
- Computer literacy in MS Office (SAP PMs would be advantageous)
- Strong knowledge and application of risk management and control
- Proficiency in designing planning organising and managing sustainability projects from conception to completion while ensuring they are completed within allocated timeframes and budgetary constraints
- Financial planning/budgeting
- Systems implementation
All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Required Experience:
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About Company
Mediclinic is focused on providing acute-care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary healthcare services. The Group takes a sustainable, long-term approach to business, putting patients at the heart of its operations and consistently delivering high-quality healthcare services.