Municipal Administrator

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

SKG Properties specialises in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.

Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are the foundations of our success.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

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

To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at:

https://www.careers-page.com/skg/job/QW75XR96

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.

Should you not have been contacted by 30 June 2025 please consider your application unsuccessful.