Utilities Team Leader

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T / A MPC Recruitment Group EC; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading properties specialist in East London is seeking a Utilities Team Leader. The role involves managing relationships with service providers and tenants, overseeing council billing, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a utilities environment and property industry experience. Excellent communication and time management skills are key for success in this role.

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.
• Monitor consumption and recovery thereof.
• Generate cost savings in consumption of electricity and water.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Time management and Organizing skills

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Effective relationship building

Financial and Business Acumen

Staff management

Job description

Overview

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

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