National Utility Manager

SUMMARY:
A leading property management company in Johannesburg North is seeking a National Utility Manager to drive efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness across its portfolio. This pivotal role focuses on managing and improving utilities consumption (water, electricity, gas, waste, and data) in line with policy and strategy—ensuring reduced environmental footprint and carbon emissions while delivering measurable value to stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee utilities management and reporting, ensuring accuracy of billing, income, and expenditure.
• Manage SLAs with service providers and collaborate with asset/property managers on variances and projects.
• Conduct variance investigations, provide solutions, and communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead utility training annually to align the team with industry standards and client expectations.
• Approve council account variances, oversee monthly accrual processes, and resolve queries.
• Manage tenant utility billings, ensuring timely and accurate uploads and reconciliations.
• Support financial planning through forecasting, budgeting, and expenditure reporting.
• Manage service providers and procurement processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
• Lead special projects to improve sustainability and reduce carbon footprint.

What You Will Bring (Non-Negotiables)

• Engineering Degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) qualification.
• 5–7 years’ minimum experience in utilities management within a municipality or real estate portfolio.

Additional Competencies

• Strong communication and strategic planning skills.
• Emotional intelligence and change management capability.
• Proven ability in problem-solving, decision-making, and financial/business acumen.
• Customer and quality focus with a proactive mindset.

Why Join?

• Make a measurable impact on environmental sustainability.
• Lead utility management at a national level within a top-tier property portfolio.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team and industry-leading partners.
• Shape processes, reduce carbon footprint, and drive innovative energy and water projects.