Municipal Administrator

About the position

An exciting opportunity exists for a Municipal Administrator within a leading property management and development environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective municipal account administration, risk management, and optimization of utility services across a diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage landlord, service provider, and tenant relationships to optimize utility management.
  
  
• Source and verify municipal accounts from supply authorities.
  
  
• Handle tenant and council queries, including the opening of new accounts.
  
  
• Conduct regular reporting, tariff verification, and risk management.
  
  
• Support utility accounting functions, ensuring accurate cost and recovery allocations per billing cycle.
  
  
• Assess energy efficiency and recommend optimal utility tariffs.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant Acts, bylaws, and internal processes.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience in the property industry and municipal accounts administration (essential).
  
  
• Strong background in creditors, account reconciliations, and payments.
  
  
• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate level).
  
  
• Valid driver’s licence.
  
  
• Knowledge of Pastel/SAGE ERP 300 (advantageous).
  
  
• Experience in dealing with council queries (advantageous).
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, numerical, and attention-to-detail orientation.
  
  
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
  
  
• Team player with a service-driven and adaptable approach.
  
  
• Highly organized, assertive, and deadline-focused.
  
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Administration
• Property Maintenance
• Property Management