Utilities Team Leader - Centurion

Focus Kamoso (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities management company based in Centurion is seeking a Utilities Team Leader. The role involves managing relationships with landlords and service providers, council administration, and risk management while ensuring compliance. Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience in a utilities environment and strong communication skills. A valid driver's license is also essential.

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.
• Provide support to the team and functions.
• Monitor consumption and recovery.
• Generate cost savings in electricity and water consumption.
• Leak management.
• Financial reports and accruals.

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

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

• 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

• 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