Municipal Administrator

Prudent HR Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local HR consultancy is seeking a Municipal Administrator to manage council billing and reporting across utilities in East London. The role requires expertise in the property industry and municipal accounts management, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at conflict resolution and possess a valid driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the property industry and managing municipal accounts (essential).
• Background in creditors, reconciliations, and payments (essential).
• Intermediate Excel proficiency required.
• Valid driver's license needed.
• Knowledge of BCM processes, council queries, and Pastel/SAGE ERP 300 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with landlords, tenants, service providers, and council officials.
• Open, check, and maintain council and building portfolio accounts.
• Handle tenant and council queries and resolve disputes.
• Perform reconciliations, verify municipal bills, and check tariffs.
• Conduct reporting and energy assessments to optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with acts, bylaws, and internal processes.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical orientation

Excellent communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Proactive service-focused approach

Tools

Excel

Pastel/SAGE ERP 300

Job description

Role Overview

The Municipal Administrator will manage council billing, reporting, and risk management across utilities such as water, electricity, sewer, refuse, gas, and alternative energy solutions. The role ensures accurate accounts, compliance, and strong relationships with tenants, service providers, and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with landlords, tenants, service providers, and council officials (including BCM).
• Open, check, and maintain council and building portfolio accounts, ensuring they are up to date.
• Handle tenant and council queries, resolve disputes, and support timely tenant payments.
• Perform reconciliations (including BCM accounts), verify municipal bills, and check tariffs.
• Conduct reporting, energy assessments, and feasibility studies to optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with acts, bylaws, and internal risk management processes.

Requirements

• Experience in the property industry and managing municipal accounts (essential)
• Background in creditors, reconciliations, and payments (essential)
• Intermediate Excel proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Advantageous: Knowledge of BCM processes, council queries, and Pastel / SAGE ERP 300

Skills

• Strong numerical, analytical, and detail orientation
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable under pressure
• Team player with strong interpersonal abilities
• Service-focused with a proactive, solution-driven approach