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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
 


​This Vacancy is open to Internal / External Candidates
 
GENERAL MANAGER: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: Head Office, Johannesburg       
REFERENCE: R&S/HO_GM/RES/09/25
BUSINESS UNIT: Intersite Asset Investments                      
DEPARTMENT: Investment Management                
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
To lead Intersite’s renewable energy, resource efficiency, and sustainability strategy.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Honours Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or equivalent qualification.
  • Valid Driver’s license.
 
EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in sustainability, energy or infrastructure programmes, of which 5 years must be at senior management level.
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE
  • Masters Degree in Environmental Management, MBA, MSc Energy, 
  • Professional Membership with recognized professional body (ECSA, SAIEE, Green Building Council).
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)
Renewable Energy & Water Strategic Leadership, Utilities & Cost Optimization, Municipal Rates & Taxes Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships, Risk. Governance and Compliance, Financial Management, Innovation & Technology Integration and People Management.
 
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE  
  • Renewable energy systems.
  • Utility cost modelling.
  • Public sector infrastructure environment. 
  • Climate finance.
  • Energy trading and Asset lifecycle sustainability
  • ESG principles and environmental compliance.
  • Energy-related legislative frameworks (NERSA, IPP frameworks, MFMA)
 
SKILLS
  • Strategic Planning.
  • Energy & Utility Optimisation.
  • Financial Acumen.
  • Regulatory & Municipal Navigation.
  • Project Management.
  • Stakeholder Engagement.
  • Team Leadership.
 
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Integrity & Ethical Leadership.
  • Strategic Thinking and Visionary Leadership.
  • Negotiation and Influence.
  • Innovative and Solutions-Driven.
  • Results Orientation and Accountability.
  • Innovation.





​As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
 
Please apply by emailing your updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications to Recruitment.Cresho@prasa.com
 
CLOSING DATE: 02 OCTOBER 2025
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.