Utilities Team Leader

SKG Properties; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property company in South Africa seeks a Utilities Team Leader to manage utility relationships, support accounting functions, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in the utilities sector and excellent communication skills. This role focuses on optimizing utility management to generate cost savings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship between Landlord/Service Providers/Tenants.
• Open new accounts with Council.
• Manage council queries.
• Regular reporting and risk management.
• Monitor consumption and recovery of utilities.

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

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SKG Properties specialises in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.

Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are the foundations of our success.

ROLE OVERVIEW

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.

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

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

SKILLS

• 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

To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at: https://www.careers-page.com/skg/job/7XYV4VY3

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.

Should you not have been contacted by 30 September 2025 please consider your application unsuccessful.