Johannesburg: Municipal Administrator (Centurion) posted by Prudent HR solutions

Municipal Administrator

Role Overview

The Municipal Administrator will manage council billing, reporting, and risk management across utilities such as water, electricity, sewer, refuse, gas, and alternative energy solutions. The role ensures accurate accounts, compliance, and strong relationships with tenants, service providers, and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with landlords, tenants, service providers, and council officials (including BCM).

• Open, check, and maintain council and building portfolio accounts, ensuring they are up to date.

• Handle tenant and council queries, resolve disputes, and support timely tenant payments.

• Perform reconciliations (including BCM accounts), verify municipal bills, and check tariffs.

• Conduct reporting, energy assessments, and feasibility studies to optimize costs.

• Ensure compliance with acts, bylaws, and internal risk management processes.

Requirements

Requirements

• Experience in the property industry and managing municipal accounts (essential)

• Background in creditors, reconciliations, and payments (essential)

• Intermediate Excel proficiency

• Valid drivers license

• Advantageous: Knowledge of municipality processes, council queries, and Pastel / SAGE ERP 300

Skills

• Strong numerical, analytical, and detail orientation

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills

• Organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable under pressure

• Team player with strong interpersonal abilities

• Service-focused with a proactive, solution-driven approach