Municipal Administrator

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in East London seeks a Municipal Administrator to manage accounts and optimize utilities across properties. This role involves overseeing relationships with landlords and tenants, handling queries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in municipal accounts and property management, with strong analytical and communication skills. A valid driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the property industry and municipal accounts administration is essential.
• Strong background in creditors, account reconciliations, and payments.
• Valid driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage landlord, service provider, and tenant relationships to optimize utility management.
• Source and verify municipal accounts from supply authorities.
• Conduct regular reporting, tariff verification, and risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Tools

Excel

Pastel/SAGE ERP 300

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Municipal Administrator within a leading property management and development environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective municipal account administration, risk management, and optimization of utility services across a diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage landlord, service provider, and tenant relationships to optimize utility management.

• Source and verify municipal accounts from supply authorities.

• Handle tenant and council queries, including the opening of new accounts.

• Conduct regular reporting, tariff verification, and risk management.

• Support utility accounting functions, ensuring accurate cost and recovery allocations per billing cycle.

• Assess energy efficiency and recommend optimal utility tariffs.

• Ensure compliance with relevant Acts, bylaws, and internal processes.

Requirements

• Experience in the property industry and municipal accounts administration (essential).

• Strong background in creditors, account reconciliations, and payments.

• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate level).

• Valid driver’s licence.

• Knowledge of Pastel/SAGE ERP 300 (advantageous).

• Experience in dealing with council queries (advantageous).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, numerical, and attention-to-detail orientation.

• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.

• Team player with a service-driven and adaptable approach.

• Highly organized, assertive, and deadline-focused.

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.