Utilities Team Leader
Utilities Team Leader required for a property development & management company based in Centurion
Specializes in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
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.
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
- 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 Drivers Licence
SKILLS:
- 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
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.