Utility Specialist at Growthpoint Properties

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.