Utilities Team Leader

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 : East London

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

Skills / Competencies