Utilities Team Leader

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

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking an experienced Utility Manager in East London, South Africa. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in a utility's environment, strong financial skills, and the ability to manage relationships among landlords, service providers, and tenants. Responsibilities include managing utility consumption, financial reporting, and compliance with regulations. Interested applicants must attach a certified ID copy and qualification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within a utility's environment.
• Valid Drivers Licence required.
• Experience in managing relationships with landlords and tenants.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships to optimize utility output.
• Council query management and opening of new accounts.
• Monitor consumption and generate cost savings.

Skills

Property Industry experience

Creditors/Account reconciliations

Financial acumen

Ability to multi-task

Utility management

Job description

Requirements

• Property Industry experience essential
• At least 5 years minimum experience within a utility's environment
• Creditors/Account reconciliations and payments experience essential
• Valid Drivers Licence
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• 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.

Responsibilities

Utility management

• Manage the relationship between Landlord/ Service Providers/Tenants to optimize output.
• 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

Verification and Optimization

Assist with utility accounting and administration function to ensure that the accounting on both the cost and recoveries of utilities is accurate per billing cycle, both in respect of:

• Vetting reports on all related municipal bills
• Annual tariff audits
• Tracking municipal valuations

Energy Assessments

• Ensure buildings are on most beneficial rates.
• Assessments/feasibility studies and reporting

Risk Management

• 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

Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.