Energy and Sustainability Engineer

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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.

• 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

• NQF 6, National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical).

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical).

• Engineering experience in a hospital environment (maintenance and projects)
• Energy auditor or equivalent

• Engineering design and project management experience
• Certified Energy Manager

• 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 PM’s 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 time frames and budgetary constraints
• Financial planning/budgeting
• Systems implementation