Utilities Specialist

In brief

**Overview** CBRE Excellerate is seeking an experienced professional to lead and oversee the delivery of Utilities Specialist services across multiple client accounts within its Utilities and Portfolio Services divisions. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating operational functions to ensure seamless and high-quality service delivery. A key focus is on building strong partnerships and maintaining effective relationships with senior leaders, both internally and within client organizations, to support integrated, cohesive, and client-focused outcomes. CBRE Excellerate is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in its workforce; preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in their employment equity plan, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. **What you will do** * Proactively identify opportunities for utilities cost savings and recovery optimization across client accounts. * Manage the analysis and reporting of technical data provided by the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate monthly reporting, anomaly detection, and ESG compliance. * Collaborate with Utilities Managers, Financial Controllers, Council Liaison Teams, and the Energy & Sustainability team to plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation and tracking of optimization projects. * Maintain detailed benefit tracking for all identified utilities optimization initiatives. * Develop and improve systems, processes, and reporting mechanisms to support client-specific utilities service level agreements (SLAs). * Assist in defining user system specifications and lead the development, management, and troubleshooting of systems to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce duplication of effort. * Identify training needs and deliver training sessions to ensure effective use of systems and adherence to best practices. * Support the preparation of budgeting and forecasting for metered utility recoveries. * Lead and manage teams responsible for utility recovery processes within the Portfolio Services division. * Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal creditors and internal teams, providing regular updates on tariffs, municipal bylaws, and account information. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A bachelor's degree in business studies/Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies/Technology. * A minimum of Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification and/or relevant training. * At least 5 years of experience in the utilities technical field. * Solid understanding of South African municipal procedures and accounting practices. * In-depth knowledge of Eskom and municipal tariffs, bylaws, and regulatory frameworks. * Experience in compiling greenhouse gas GHG inventories, carbon foot printing, or conducting carbon audits. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel, and working knowledge of Outlook and Word. * Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, particularly in the context of utilities and sustainability metrics. * Strong communication and influencing skills. * Excellent planning and organizational abilities. * Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. * Financial and business acumen with a keen attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced professional with a strong technical background in the utilities field who can lead and oversee services across multiple client accounts. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of South African municipal procedures, accounting practices, and detailed knowledge of Eskom and municipal tariffs, bylaws, and regulatory frameworks. Experience in sustainability metrics like GHG inventories is also desired. Applicants should be analytical thinkers with strong problem-solving skills, excellent planning and organizational abilities, and robust communication and influencing skills. Financial and business acumen, along with a keen attention to detail, are essential. The company encourages suitably qualified candidates as identified in their employment equity plan, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. **Deadline** 23rd October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/utilities-specialist-cbre-excellerate-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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