Growth Manager – Private Utilities (Entrepreneur in Residence)
Role Overview
Energy Intelligence (EI) is seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence – Business Manager to take ownership of our private utility management business, with a strong focus on prepaid electricity and water for residential and mixed-use complexes.
This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role combining portfolio management, business development, and operational leadership. The successful candidate will manage EI’s existing client base while actively driving new growth.
The role is based in Century City and operates within the Methys Venture Studio, offering exposure to a broader ecosystem of entrepreneurial ventures, best practices, and shared expertise.
Key Responsibilities
1. Portfolio & Client Management
Manage and grow EI’s existing portfolio of private utility clients
Serve as the primary commercial contact for managing agents, trustees, and asset managers
Ensure strong recovery ratios, operational performance, and client satisfaction
Identify upsell and expansion opportunities within existing buildings and portfolios
2. Business Development & Growth
Identify, pursue, and close new private utility management opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with:
Managing agents
Body corporates and trustees
Property developers
Asset managers
Drive growth in prepaid electricity and water solutions
Support pricing, proposals, and commercial negotiations
3. Entrepreneurial Ownership
Take a business-owner mindset toward EI’s utility management activities
Help refine EI’s value proposition and go-to-market strategy
Identify operational improvements, efficiencies, and new revenue streams
Contribute to strategic planning and execution
4. Internal Coordination
Work closely with support teams
Manage relationships with electrical suppliers
Translate client needs into clear operational actions
Track performance metrics and report on portfolio health
Requirements
Required
3–5 years’ experience in utilities, with strong exposure to:
Private utilities
Prepaid electricity and/or water
Metering, billing, vending, or revenue recovery
Solid understanding of the South African private utilities market
Proven experience managing commercial client relationships
Benefits
Why Join Energy Intelligence
Opportunity to own and grow a business unit
High level of autonomy and responsibility
Exposure to the Methys Venture Studio ecosystem
Direct impact on company growth and strategy
Ideal role for someone who wants to build, not just manage