Utilities Team Leader – Property & Municipal Accounts

apartmentFlair TM placeEast London calendar_month 
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee utility management and administration: account openings, council queries, billing verification, reporting, consumption monitoring, and cost recovery.
  • Drive cost savings and efficiency through leak management, energy optimization, and utility consumption analysis.
  • Ensure accuracy of financial reports, accruals, municipal bill vetting, and creditors reconciliation.
  • Conduct tariff audits, energy assessments, feasibility studies, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Implement and monitor risk management, compliance, and adherence to municipal bylaws and relevant legislation.
  • Lead and mentor a utilities administration team, ensuring smooth operations and professional development.
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience in utilities management, municipal accounts, or property utilities administration.
  • Strong background in the property management or real estate sector (essential).
  • Proven experience in accounts reconciliation, creditors management, and payment processing.
  • Valid drivers licence.
Skills & Attributes
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform under pressure.
  • Effective relationship-building, team leadership, and staff management skills.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-driven.
Why Join?
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, reputable property management company in East London.
  • Work on high-impact utilities projects that directly influence operational performance and cost optimization.
  • Grow your career in an industry-leading, ethical, and customer-focused environment.
📍 Location: East London, South Africa

💼 Position: Full-time | Senior Level

👉 If youre a utilities professional, property sector expert, or municipal accounts specialist with a passion for driving efficiency and optimizing utility operations, wed love to hear from you!

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