Utilities Manager

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000186/SB

Date posted:

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading property management company based in Johannesburg North, is seeking a Utility Manager to provide essential support to the Facilities Manager, with a strong focus on the administration and management of utilities.

POSITION INFO:

What You Will Bring

Minimum requirements (non-negotiable):

Grade 12 with Accountancy as a subject
2–5 years’ administration experience, preferably within a finance, audit, or utilities environment
Knowledge of building utilities

Additional skills and attributes:

Strong communication skills
Strategic planning capability
Emotional intelligence
Customer and quality focus
Change management ability
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Finance and business acumen

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Resolve utility-related queries with municipalities.
Report on energy management and consumption across the portfolio, including sustainability reporting.
Liaise and negotiate with distributors and regulatory bodies regarding billing matters.
Monitor utilities procedures and ensure compliance within the portfolio.
Ensure data integrity by scrutinising invoices, leases, and related documents for accuracy.
Review and audit leases to confirm correct billing of all utility charges.
Manage LPG suppliers, water and electricity supplies, and oversee changeovers as needed.
Handle tenant utility queries and coordinate audits with service providers.
Analyse recoveries and ensure accurate tracking of water and electricity meters.
Manage telecommunications suppliers and liaise with Eskom regarding contracts and site operations.
Support BMS updates and upgrades on site.

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