East London, South Africa

Utilities Team Leader

 Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utility management

  • 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

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, both in respect of:

  1. Vetting reports on all related municipal bills
  1. Annual tariff audits
  1. 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 Drivers Licence
  Required Skills:

Electricity Creditors Accruals Output Compliance Cost Savings Savings Utilities Buildings Energy Accountability Optimization Risk Management Payments Administration Accounting Business Management