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: Centurion 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

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 Financial and Business Acumen Ability to multi-task and work under pressure 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. REPONSIBILITIES: 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: Vetting reports on all related municipal bills Annual tariff audits 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 Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position. 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.