We are seeking a detailoriented Utilities Administrator to join our property management team in Berea Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing utilityrelated matters including liaising with municipal departments reconciling tenant accounts and ensuring accurate utility recoveries. Proficiency in MDA Property Management Software is essential.
DUTIES
Utility Management & Liaison:
- Engage with municipal departments to resolve utilityrelated queries discrepancies and disputes.
- Ensure timely resolution of billing and meter reading discrepancies.
- Maintain strong relationships with service providers and municipal offices.
Tenant Account Reconciliation:
- Accurately reconcile tenant utility accounts ensuring correct allocations of charges.
- Identify and rectify billing errors meter misreads and over/under recoveries.
- Assist tenants with queries related to utilities and billing statements.
Billing & Recoveries:
- Ensure accurate and timely recovery of utility charges from tenants.
- Monitor and validate municipal invoices before processing payments.
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure proper allocation and cost recovery.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Generate utility consumption reports for internal use and management review.
- Ensure compliance with municipal regulations and company policies regarding utility billing.
- Maintain uptodate records of all municipal correspondences and tenant utility accounts.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role within Commercial or Residential Property Management.
- Strong experience in dealing with municipal departments and resolving utilityrelated queries.
- Proficiency in MDA Property Management Software is essential.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with municipalities tenants and internal teams.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A relevant Finance Accounting or Property Management qualification would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of municipal billing structures and regulatory requirements.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority