Municipal Administrator, East London

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Municipal Administrator 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

Utility management

Manage the relationship between Landlord/ Service Providers/Tenants to optimize output.

Sourcing Accounts from the respective supply authority

Assist in dealing with Queries (tenant and Council related), as well as opening of new accounts with Council

Regular Reporting and risk management

Utility accounting and administration functions

Provide support to inland team and functions

Verification and Optimization

Assist with utility accounting and administration function to ensure that the accounting on both the cost and recoveries of utilities are accurate per billing cycle, both in respect of:

vetting and approving reports on all related municipal bills

tariff checking and verification

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 and municipal accounts experience essential

Creditors/Account reconciliations and payments experience essential

Intermediate Excel

Valid Drivers Licence

Experience in dealing with council queries will be advantageous

Pastel/SAGE ERP 300 knowledge will be advantageous.

SKILLS

Ability to work as part of a team

Friendly, helpful and service-orientated

Analytical / accurate / attention to detail

Numbers orientated

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Conflict management skills

Planning and organizing

Assertive and energetic person

Ability to adapt to change

Achievement oriented

Deadline-driven, with a sense of urgency/result-orientation

Time management

Ability to work under pressure