Utilities Team Leader

SUMMARY:
Our client, a specialist in the development, leasing, and management of commercial and industrial real estate, is seeking a skilled Utilities Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Centurion.
This is your chance to work with an industry leader where ethics, customer service, and teamwork are the foundation of success.

POSITION INFO:
As a Utilities Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in council billing, reporting, verification, and risk management across various utilities – including Water, Electricity, Sewer, Effluent, Refuse, Alternative Energy, Back-up Electricity, and Gas.
You will ensure accurate utility accounting, optimize costs, and manage strong relationships between landlords, tenants, and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee utility management: account openings, council queries, reporting, consumption monitoring, and recovery.
• Drive cost savings through leak management and optimization of water and electricity use.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reports, accruals, and municipal bill vetting.
• Conduct tariff audits, energy assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Implement and monitor risk management and compliance with relevant acts and bylaws.
• Provide leadership and support to the team to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a utilities environment.
• Strong background in the property industry (essential).
• Proven experience in creditors/account reconciliations and payments.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and perform under pressure.
• Effective relationship-building and staff management skills.
• Highly organized with a solutions-driven mindset.

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, reputable property group.
• Work on high-impact utilities projects that directly affect operational performance.
• Grow your career in an industry-leading, ethical, and customer-focused environment.

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