Utilities Team Leader (Property), East London

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vetting reports on all related municipal bills.

Annual tariff audits.

Tracking municipal valuations.Ensure buildings are on most beneficial rates.

Assessments/feasibility studies and reporting.

Ensures compliance with relevant Acts and bylaws.

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.

Please email your latest CV to to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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