Utility Specialist

3 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Growthpoint Properties Full time

**Job Purpose**

The Utilities Specialist focused on Data is responsible for the collection, collation and analysis of data sets obtained in relation to utilities management and also for the implementation and management of fibre infrastructure and related services. This applies to all the property sectors within the business.

**Role Location**

Growthpoint Head Office in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Company will accommodate some flexibility in this regard.

**Working Conditions**

This position is office based and works on a normal 40 hours a week. Busy periods may require extra hours to ensure deadlines are met. Employees will be required to travel for business purposes.

**Reporting Manager**

The Utility Specialist (Data) reports to the Head of Sustainability & Utilities.

**Direct Subordinates**

No direct subordinates.

**Budget Responsibility**

No budget responsibility.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Manage and supply data sets for the purposes of energy, water and waste benchmarking and assessment using Growthpoint’s current software platforms as well as internal software platforms; analyse energy & water consumption metrics to identify opportunities and create control plans to sustain energy savings. This applies to all sectors within the business on a national basis.
- Implement the objectives of the utilities data strategy as determined by the utilities manager.
- Assist business units with data sets and information related to:

- Establishment and monitoring of utilities budgets and forecasting
- Forecasting future utility needs, including facility and capital expenditures and use studies to support recommendations to the various municipalities or utilities providers
- Seasonal, annual, and periodic utility bill payments
- Building utility audits and performance improvement opportunity identification
- Business reporting requirements including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for internal and external stakeholder consumption
- Determine key priorities for the utilities specialist focused on data with regards to delivering on the range of data sourcing, analytics, and reporting requirements for the business.
- Oversee the management and supply of data sets for the purposes of energy, water and waste benchmarking and reporting using Growthpoint’s current software platforms as well as externally provided software platforms. Determine and oversee analysis of energy & water consumption metrics to identify opportunities and create control plans to sustain resource efficiency savings.
- Metrics related to resource areas such as waste and other relevant resource areas may be added to this portfolio in time depending on Growthpoint’s strategic objectives.
- Implementation and contract management for the Growthpoint Single Trench and Open Access Network Fibre Policy and associated service providers.
- Manage the implementation of the Growthpoint Single Trench and Open Access Network Fibre Policy and associated service providers.
- Oversee the implementation and management of the Public Wi-Fi service
- Assist with related ad-hoc requirements as required by the Utilities Manager

**Experience**

5 years’ working experience related to working in the environment with municipalities.

**Qualifications**
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or a BSc (Property Studies) degree with electives (Sustainability & Environment) and post grad qualification
- Utilities Management course or similar field;
**Competencies**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft package (Excel) skill/s
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong organizational abilities and accuracy
- Attention to detail

**Personal Attributes**
- Must have high levels of self-motivation
- Professional team player
- Intelligent self-starter who shows initiative and has the ability to work autonomously/ with little guidance
- Flexible and adaptable with an ability to multitask
- Hard worker who works well under pressure and is deadline focused and results driven
- Assertive and tenacious
- Must be able to build relations at all levels, with ease and a consultative approach
- Ability to handle criticism and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing

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