Municipal Administrator (Centurion)

Prudent HR Solutions; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local HR solutions provider in South Africa seeks a Municipal Administrator responsible for managing council billing, reporting, and risk management across various utilities. The ideal candidate has experience in the property sector with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and a valid driver’s license are essential. This role demands a proactive approach and effective relationship management with tenants and service providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in the property industry managing municipal accounts is essential.
• Background in creditors, reconciliations, and payments is necessary.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency is required.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with landlords, tenants, and service providers.
• Maintain and check council and building portfolio accounts.
• Handle tenant and council queries and resolve disputes.
• Perform reconciliations and verify municipal bills.
• Conduct reporting and feasibility studies to optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with acts and internal risk management.

Skills

Numerical orientation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Service focus

Tools

Excel

Pastel / SAGE ERP 300

Job description

Overview

Municipal Administrator

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 municipality 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