Municipal Administrator
Recruiter:
Profile Personnel
Date posted:
Friday, September 5, 2025
Location:
East London, South Africa
SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Municipal Administrator within a leading property management and development environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective municipal account administration, risk management, and optimization of utility services across a diverse property portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage landlord, service provider, and tenant relationships to optimize utility management.
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Source and verify municipal accounts from supply authorities.
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Handle tenant and council queries, including the opening of new accounts.
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Conduct regular reporting, tariff verification, and risk management.
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Support utility accounting functions, ensuring accurate cost and recovery allocations per billing cycle.
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Assess energy efficiency and recommend optimal utility tariffs.
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Ensure compliance with relevant Acts, bylaws, and internal processes.
Requirements
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Experience in the property industry and municipal accounts administration (essential).
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Strong background in creditors, account reconciliations, and payments.
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Proficiency in Excel (intermediate level).
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Valid driver’s licence.
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Knowledge of Pastel/SAGE ERP 300 (advantageous).
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Experience in dealing with council queries (advantageous).
Skills & Competencies
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Strong analytical, numerical, and attention-to-detail orientation.
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Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
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Team player with a service-driven and adaptable approach.
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Highly organized, assertive, and deadline-focused.
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Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
