Municipal Administrator
Profile Personnel · East London, Eastern Cape
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The Municipal Administrator will be responsible to assist with council billing, reporting, and risk management. Utilities include but are not limited to Water, Electricity, Sewer, Effluent, refuse. Alternative Energy Solutions, Back-up Electricity, Gas, and/or other utilities that may be used.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Utility management
Manage the relationship between Landlord/ Service Providers/Tenants to optimize output.
Sourcing Accounts from the respective supply authority
Assist in dealing with Queries (tenant and Council related), as well as opening of new accounts with Council
Regular Reporting and risk management
Utility accounting and administration functions
Provide support to inland team and functions
Verification and Optimization
Assist with utility accounting and administration function to ensure that the accounting on both the cost and recoveries of utilities are accurate per billing cycle, both in respect of:
vetting and approving reports on all related municipal bills
tariff checking and verification
Energy Assessments
Ensure buildings are on most beneficial rates.
Assessments/feasibility studies and reporting
Risk Management
Ensures compliance with relevant Acts and bylaws
Assist manager with the processes and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimize the business risk
REQUIREMENTS
Property industry and municipal accounts experience essential
Creditors/Account reconciliations and payments experience essential
Intermediate Excel
Valid Drivers Licence
Experience in dealing with council queries will be advantageous
Pastel/SAGE ERP 300 knowledge will be advantageous.
SKILLS
Ability to work as part of a team
Friendly, helpful and service-orientated
Analytical / accurate / attention to detail
Numbers orientated
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Conflict management skills
Planning and organizing
Assertive and energetic person
Ability to adapt to change
Achievement oriented
Deadline-driven, with a sense of urgency/result-orientation
Time management
Ability to work under pressure