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Utility Specialist

Growthpoint PropertiesZA

25 days ago

Job description

Job title : Utility Specialist

Job Location : Western Cape, Deadline : March 12, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Duties and responsibilities

General

Establish excellent working relationships with all of the local authorities and councils in regions where Growthpoint owns and manages properties.

Identification and management of risks posed to the business as a result of incorrect or unforeseen council administration.

Support sector business units on a national basis with information required for accruals in relation to council accounts.

Assist with related ad-hoc requirements as required by the Utilities Manager

Detailed

Opening and closing of council accounts

Assisting Creditors and Development sourcing of municipal accounts.

Logging and follow up of any queries on the municipal accounts with the relevant municipalities.

Analysis of expense tariffs annually as new tariffs take effect.

Managing disconnections and load shedding and ensuring tenants and Landlords are communicated with and services are restored.

Ensure municipal bylaws are adhered to in all tenant billings.

Municipal account audits.

Management of properties within the portfolio with regards to the extensive range of utility related property and services matters requiring liaison with the property management teams.

Log council queries and accrue accordingly

Reviews municipality and or council pronouncements and releases to identify impact on the business.

Review, respond and track property valuation rolls with respect to the impact on Growthpoint owned assets.

Requirements

Experience

5 years’ working experience related to working in the environment with municipalities.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or a BSc (Property Studies) degree with electives (Sustainability & Environment) and post grad qualification.

Utilities Management course or similar field.

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