SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client, a properties specialist in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate, is seeking a Utilities Team Leader to join their team.
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
Location: East London
Job type: Permanent - On site
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the relationship between Landlord/ Service Providers/Tenants
- 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
- 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
- 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 Driver’s Licence
Skills/Competencies
- 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
Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to send your CV and Supporting documents to Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
