Main Purpose / Objective of the Position

Continual focus on the optimisation of utility costs and recoveries by providing financial, legal and technical analysis and reporting of utility related costs and the continual training and development of the broader team across the utility spectrum.

Objectives/Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial, legal and technical analysis and reporting of utility costs and recoveries to ensure accurate monthly reporting.
• Proactively take ownership and drive the identifying and ensuring optimal operational efficiencies.
• Provide regular research relating to new opportunities in the field of utility management and providing training and development thereof to the team.
• Analyse and compile data that is essential to the reporting of ESG data to the client.
• Assist leasing team(s) with verification and resolution of utility related queries.
• Communicate, investigate and resolve queries via phone, email and/or meetings to be initiated.
• Track and maintain benefit tracking of optimization opportunities implemented

Experience / Education:
Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification and/or training

5+ years relevant experience in the utility field

Knowledge of South African Municipal procedures and accounting processes

Detailed knowledge and experience working with Municipal and Eskom tariffs and bylaws

PC and Functional Skills Required:
Must have Computer literacy: MS Office - Excel Advanced, Outlook and Word

Competencies Required:

Communication and Influencing

Planning and Organising

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Details

Problem solving

Decision making

Financial and Business Acumen

Attention to detail and Accuracy

Performance Focus

Tolerance for Stress

Major drivers of work volume:

Number of accounts; Complexity of reporting needs

Interface / relationships with:
Internal: Utility Specialist, Controllers & Administrators; Council Liaison team
External: Contractors, Clients