Key Responsibilities

Utilities Management & Data Analysis

• Analyse electricity, water, sewer, refuse, and utility consumption across a diverse commercial property portfolio
• Monitor utility trends, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions
• Produce portfolio dashboards, KPI reports, and management reporting
• Deliver meaningful data-driven insights to improve operational performance

Utility Billing & Cost Recovery

• Validate municipal invoices and tenant utility recoveries
• Verify meter readings, billing data, and consumption information
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and recovery across multi-tenanted properties
• Review utility recovery ratios and improve billing accuracy
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and utility cost management

Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Develop utility dashboards and portfolio reporting tools
• Analyse large volumes of utility data to identify trends and inefficiencies
• Prepare executive reports and presentations for senior management
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve utility performance

Stakeholder & Query Management

• Investigate and resolve utility-related queries from tenants, municipalities, and service providers
• Work closely with Property Management, Finance, Technical, and Facilities teams
• Maintain effective relationships with municipalities and utility service providers
• Escalate complex utility issues where necessary

Sustainability & Energy Management

• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across the portfolio
• Assist with renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery storage solutions
• Monitor Eskom tariffs, municipal tariffs, and regulatory changes
• Identify opportunities to reduce utility consumption and operating costs

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate utility databases, invoices, contracts, and meter records
• Ensure data integrity across all utility reporting systems
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Utilities department

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in utilities management within the property management or energy services sector
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using utility management software and smart metering systems
• Strong understanding of electricity, water, sewer, and waste management within multi-tenanted commercial properties
• Sound knowledge of Eskom tariffs, municipal billing, utility recoveries, and budgeting
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including solar PV and battery storage
• Understanding of South African municipal regulations and utility compliance
• Valid driver's licence is advantageous

Key Competencies

• Utilities Management
• Utility Billing
• Municipal Billing
• Cost Recovery
• Smart Metering
• Energy Management
• Electricity Management
• Water Management
• Waste Management
• Utility Data Analytics
• Financial Analysis
• Advanced Excel
• Eskom Tariffs
• Municipal Tariffs
• Dashboard Reporting
• KPI Development
• Sustainability
• Renewable Energy
• Solar PV
• Property Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who:

• Has extensive utilities management experience within the commercial property sector
• Enjoys analysing complex utility and financial data
• Has exceptional Excel and reporting skills
• Is proactive, solutions-driven, and commercially aware
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and continuous improvement are essential

Why Apply?

• Join a leading property investment and property management company
• Work with a large commercial property portfolio
• Play a key role in utility management, cost recovery, and sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with experienced Property, Finance, Engineering, and Utilities professionals
• Gain exposure to smart metering, Eskom tariff management, municipal billing, and renewable energy projects
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities within a progressive organisation

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa