Senior Utilities Analyst

Senior Utilities Analyst The Focus Group R Undisclosed Permanent Management position Cape Town Posted 19 Apr 2026 by The Focus Group Expires in 33 days Job 2634862 Save Apply Now About the position About the Role A Senior Utilities Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate utility consumption tracking, billing oversight, and cost recovery across a diverse property portfolio. The role requires strong analytical capability, advanced reporting skills, and a strong understanding of utility management principles. The incumbent will drive efficiency, support sustainability initiatives, and deliver actionable insights to management. Minimum Requirements Education & Qualifications Matric / Grade 12 BCom Degree or Diploma in Chemical or Electrical Engineering Experience 5+ years’ utilities management experience within the energy services or property sector Knowledge & Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel Utility management software & smart metering systems Understanding of electricity, water, and waste management in multi-tenanted environments Knowledge of renewable energy systems (solar PV, battery storage) Financial literacy: utility billing, budgets, cost recovery, tariffs, municipal rates Strong data analytics capability Familiarity with South African municipal regulations, compliance, and tariff structures Behavioural Competencies Highly analytical and detail-oriented Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication skills Stakeholder management ability (tenants, service providers, internal teams) Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-driven Strong team collaboration skills Other Code B driver’s licence advantageous Key Responsibilities Utility Billing & Cost Recovery Verify municipal bills and tenant statements Review supply meter readings and billing data Ensure accurate allocation of utility charges Conduct recovery ratio checks and generate building-level reports Data Analysis Collect, validate, and analyse utility data Identify anomalies, inefficiencies, and trends Develop dashboards, KPIs, and analytical reporting Provide insights to support operational and financial decision-making Query Resolution Resolve tenant, municipal, and service provider utility queries Work with property, finance, and technical teams to find solutions Maintain comprehensive records of all queries and resolutions Escalate complex cases when necessary Support to Management Supply data-driven insights for strategic planning Prepare reports and presentations for management Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio-wide utility analysis Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives Database & Records Management Maintain accurate and organized utility records Manage invoices, meter readings, contracts, and correspondence Ensure data integrity within tracking systems Support audit and reporting requirements Desired Skills: Budgeting Compliance Data Analysis Electrical Engineering Forecasting Microsoft Excel Renewable Energy Solutions Apply Now The Focus Group View agency profile See all The Focus Group jobs About the agency THE FOCUS GROUP was formed in 1989 and has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We are a full service Human Resource Consulting Company, encompassing Black Empowerment joint venture partner Focus Kamoso, and offering a comprehensive range of integrated recruitment, assessment, employee relations, training and development, HR, employee benefit and payroll management services to a wide range of South African, African and international business organisations.

Our commitment is to enter into a partnership with you, the Client, which adds value to your business and profit to your bottom line, by tailoring solutions that assist you to

• Source, assess and select the best possible human resources.

• Design and implement competency based training programmes, which ensure that your employees are capable of delivering the service excellence that your clients demand, and the competitive edge which you seek to maintain.

• Create a business environment in which you manage change to your advantage and an organisational climate that allows your team to perform to its maximum potential.

• Design employee benefit and remuneration structures which ensure that your people take ownership of your business and which protect you against losing your most valuable resource to your competition.

• Implement an employee relations framework that promotes workplace harmony and minimises the occurrence of disruptive legal disputes. read more read less Receive a daily digest of all new jobs matching this job. Your information is safe with us and you can cancel any time. EMAIL ME JOBS LIKE THIS Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address Expires in 33 days