Cape Town City Centre: Senior Utilities Analyst

About the Role

A Senior Utilities Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate utility consumption tracking, billing oversight, and cost recovery across a diverse property portfolio. The role requires strong analytical capability, advanced reporting skills, and a strong understanding of utility management principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify municipal bills and tenant statements
• Review supply meter readings and billing data
• Ensure accurate allocation of utility charges
• Conduct recovery ratio checks and generate building-level reports
• Collect, validate, and analyse utility data
• Identify anomalies, inefficiencies, and trends
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and analytical reporting
• Resolve tenant, municipal, and service provider utility queries
• Work with property, finance, and technical teams to find solutions
• Maintain comprehensive records of all queries and resolutions
• Escalate complex cases when necessary
• Support to Management
• Prepare reports and presentations for management
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio-wide utility analysis
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• BCom Degree or Diploma in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years’ utilities management experience within the energy services or property sector
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Utility management software & smart metering systems
• Understanding of electricity, water, and waste management in multi-tenanted environments
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems (solar PV, battery storage)
• Financial literacy: utility billing, budgets, cost recovery, tariffs, municipal rates
• Strong data analytics capability

Qualifications

• Code B driver’s licence advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range to be discussed