Utilities Team Leader – Property & Municipal Accounts - East London

Flair Tm; East London; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property management company in East London is seeking a Senior Utilities Manager. You will oversee utility management, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure financial accuracy while leading a team. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in utilities management and a strong background in the property sector. This full-time role offers significant career development opportunities in a customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in utilities management, municipal accounts, or property utilities administration.
• Strong background in the property management or real estate sector.
• Proven experience in accounts reconciliation, creditors management, and payment processing.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utility management and administration: account openings, council queries, billing verification, reporting.
• Drive cost savings and efficiency through leak management and energy optimization.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reports and creditors reconciliation.
• Conduct tariff audits and feasibility studies.
• Implement risk management and compliance with municipal bylaws.
• Lead and mentor a utilities administration team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Effective relationship-building

Team leadership

Staff management

Multitasking

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee utility management and administration: account openings, council queries, billing verification, reporting, consumption monitoring, and cost recovery.
• Drive cost savings and efficiency through leak management, energy optimization, and utility consumption analysis.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reports, accruals, municipal bill vetting, and creditors reconciliation.
• Conduct tariff audits, energy assessments, feasibility studies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Implement and monitor risk management, compliance, and adherence to municipal bylaws and relevant legislation.
• Lead and mentor a utilities administration team, ensuring smooth operations and professional development.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in utilities management, municipal accounts, or property utilities administration.
• Strong background in the property management or real estate sector (essential).
• Proven experience in accounts reconciliation, creditors management, and payment processing.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform under pressure.
• Effective relationship-building, team leadership, and staff management skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-driven.

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, reputable property management company in East London.
• Work on high-impact utilities projects that directly influence operational performance and cost optimization.
• Grow your career in an industry-leading, ethical, and customer-focused environment.

Additional Information

• Location: East London, South Africa
• Position: Full-time | Senior Level
• If you’re a utilities professional, property sector expert, or municipal accounts specialist with a passion for driving efficiency and optimizing utility operations, we’d love to hear from you!