Utilities Team Leader

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Centurion is seeking a Utilities Team Leader. This role involves managing utility services, financial reporting, and compliance within the property sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in a utilities environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. To apply, send your CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Property Industry experience essential.
• At least 5 years minimum experience within a utility's environment.
• Creditors/Account reconciliations and payments experience essential.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship between Landlord/Service Providers/Tenants.
• Opening of new accounts with Council.
• Council query management.
• Regular Reporting and risk management.
• Provide support to the team and functions.
• Monitor consumption and recovery thereof.
• Generate cost savings in consumption of electricity and water.
• Leak management.
• Financial reports and accruals.
• Assist with utility accounting and administration function.
• Vetting reports on all related municipal bills.
• Annual tariff audits.
• Tracking municipal valuations.
• Ensure buildings are on most beneficial rates.
• Assessments/feasibility studies and reporting.
• Ensures compliance with relevant Acts and bylaws.
• Assist manager with processes and systems to minimize business risk.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Time management

Organizing skills

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Effective relationship building

Financial and Business Acumen

Staff management

Job description

Our client, a properties specialist in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate, is seeking a Utilities Team Leader to join their team.

The Utilities Team Leader will be responsible to assist with council billing, reporting, and risk management. Utilities include but are not limited to Water, Electricity, Sewer, Effluent, refuse. Alternative Energy Solutions, Back-up Electricity, Gas, and/or other utilities that may be used

Location: Centurion

Job type: Permanent - On site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship between Landlord/ Service Providers/Tenants
• Opening of new accounts with Council.
• Council query management
• Regular Reporting and risk management
• Provide support to the team and functions
• Monitor consumption and recovery thereof
• Generate cost savings in consumption of electricity and water
• Leak management
• Financial reports and accruals
• Assist with utility accounting and administration function
• Vetting reports on all related municipal bills
• Annual tariff audits
• Tracking municipal valuations
• Ensure buildings are on most beneficial rates.
• Assessments/feasibility studies and reporting
• Ensures compliance with relevant Acts and bylaws
• Assist manager with the processes and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimize the business risk

Requirements

• Property Industry experience essential
• At least 5 years minimum experience within a utility's environment
• Creditors/Account reconciliations and payments experience essential
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Time management and Organizing skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Effective relationship building
• Communication skills
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Staff management

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to send your CV and Supporting documents to [e-mail]. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful