Utilities Team Leader

Skg Properties; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property company in South Africa is seeking a Utilities Team Leader. This role involves managing utility accounts, providing reporting and risk management, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the utility environment, along with strong communication and management skills. If you are looking to make an impact in the property industry, apply now!

Qualifications

• Property industry experience essential.
• At least 5 years minimum experience within a utility environment.
• Creditors / account reconciliations and payments experience essential.
• Valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship between Landlord, Service Providers and Tenants.
• Open new accounts with Council.
• Manage Council queries.
• Provide regular reporting and risk management.
• Support the team and functions.
• Monitor consumption and recover costs.
• Generate cost savings in consumption of electricity and water.
• Manage leaks.
• Prepare financial reports and accruals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Time management and organising 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 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 other utilities that may be used.

Responsibilities

Manage the relationship between Landlord, Service Providers and Tenants to optimise output.

Open new accounts with Council.

Manage Council queries.

Provide regular reporting and risk management.

Support the team and functions.

Monitor consumption and recover costs.

Generate cost savings in consumption of electricity and water.

Manage leaks.

Prepare financial reports and accruals.

Verification and Optimization

Assist with Utility Accounting and Administration to ensure accurate cost and recovery billing per cycle.

Vet reports on all related municipal bills.

Conduct annual tariff audits.

Track municipal valuations.

Energy Assessments

Ensure buildings are on the most beneficial rates.

Conduct assessments, feasibility studies and reporting.

Risk Management

Ensure compliance with relevant Acts and bylaws.

Assist the manager with processes and systems to minimise business risk.

Requirements

Property industry experience essential.

At least 5 years minimum experience within a utility environment.

Creditors / account reconciliations and payments experience essential.

Valid Driver's Licence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Time management and organising skills.

Ability to multi‑task and work under pressure.

Effective relationship building.

Financial and business acumen.

Staff management.

Application

To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link below :

Psychometric tests are required for shortlisted candidates.

Should you not have been contacted by 30 October

• please consider your application unsuccessful.