Utilities Team Leader

The Focus Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities management firm in South Africa seeks a Utilities Team Leader to assist with council billing, risk management, and optimizing utility relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the utilities sector, skills in financial reporting, and the ability to manage relationships effectively. Strong communication and financial acumen are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a utilities environment.
• Experience in creditors and account reconciliations.
• Property industry experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility and council billing.
• Optimizing relationships with landlords and service providers.
• Monitor consumption and generate cost savings.
• Assist in financial reporting and utility accounting.

Skills

Reporting

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Audits

Compliance Management

Property Management

MDA Accounting

Microsoft Office

Relationship Building

Time Management

Property Building Asset Management

Job description

Position Details

Focus Group Centurion, South Africa 06 October

Junior / Mid Full Time Market Related 5 years - 10 years

Skills: Reporting, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Audits, Compliance Management, Property Management, MDA Accounting, Microsoft Office, Relationship Building, Time Management, Property Building Asset Management.

Role Overview

The Utilities Team Leader will be responsible to assist with council billing, reporting, and risk management.

Utilities

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 Driver's 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