Utilities Team Leader

Level-Up; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A utility management company is seeking a professional in East London, South Africa, to manage utility relationships and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of property industry experience and skills in accounting and utilities management. This role requires a valid driver's license and a commitment to optimizing utility consumption and financial reporting.

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.
• Assist with utility accounting and administration function.
• Ensure buildings are on most beneficial rates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Acts and bylaws.

Job description

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:

1. Vetting reports on all related municipal bills
2. Annual tariff audits
3. 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