Utilities Controller / Administrator

--Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd--

Job Description

An established property group is seeking a Utilities Controller / Administrator to take full ownership of utilities management across a residential portfolio.

This is a high-impact role focused on resolving municipal billing issues, improving recoveries, and implementing structured, scalable processes. The position plays a key role in improving cash flow and operational efficiency.

Job Industry

Administrative and Support Services

Job Salary Currency

SAR

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Municipal Queries & Dispute Resolution

  • Manage and resolve municipal billing queries (City of Johannesburg experience highly advantageous)
  • Maintain structured and auditable records
  • Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and legal providers
  • Track and manage all disputed accounts

Utility Billing & Recoveries

  • Oversee meter readings (prepaid & postpaid)
  • Ensure accurate tenant billing and maximise recoveries
  • Resolve tenant billing queries

Financial Control & Reconciliation

  • Perform monthly reconciliations between municipal accounts and internal systems
  • Identify discrepancies and drive resolution
  • Manage utility payments and prevent overpayments

Reporting & Performance Tracking

  • Monitor utility consumption and recovery trends
  • Analyse variances and identify inefficiencies

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Improve workflows and introduce automation
  • Reduce manual processes and improve turnaround times

Finance Support

  • Assist with reconciliations and audit preparation
  • Maintain accurate financial records within MDA

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Administrative and Support Services Minimum Requirements Technical Skills Strong understanding of municipal billing and tariffs Advanced Excel (non-negotiable) Experience with reconciliations and billing discrepancies MDA experience (advantageous) Core Competencies High attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Highly structured and process-driven Ability to manage multiple stakeholders Experience Experience in utilities, finance, or property environment Proven experience handling municipal queries Share:

Application Process

Close Date

25/05/2026