Supervisor – Meter Reading and Billing – Customer Services Operations Department – Main Street

Closing Date March 24, 2023 closed

Job Description/Key Resonsibilities

The Guyana Power & Light Inc. invites applications from interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience to fill the vacancy of Supervisor – Meter Reading and Billing – Customer Services Operations Department – Main Street.

Under the general direction of the Customer Service Officer, the incumbent will be responsible to provide support to the Customer Services Officer and contribute to the financial objectives of the company by effectively supervising bill-processing activities for maximum demand and non-maximum demand accounts through the provision of leadership and monitoring of staff performance to achieve performance targets. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: 

  1. Manage the meter reading and billing process for all non-maximum demand and maximum demand customers to ensure accounts are billed accurately and in compliance with standard operating procedures, Standard Terms & Conditions (STC) and regulations set out in Electricity Sector Reform Act (ESRA).
  2. Review adjustments (debit/credit), approve and update adjustments to customer’s accounts
  3. Monitor the progress of service orders generated for investigations to resolve billing inquiries or anomalies identified in customer’s consumption or billing information.
  4. Develop, revise and implement procedures for improving the billing process within Customer Services Operations Department
  5. Prepare Sectional budget
  6. Train and develop staff to promote employee learning and growth
  7. Monitor staff attendance and, evaluate employee performance and provide feed-back to employee on performance
  8. Enforce disciplinary action when necessary
  9. Provide guidance to staff on safety rules and enforce compliance with Occupational Safety & Health procedures and regulations
  10. Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.

COMPETENCY PROFILE: 

  • Knowledge of CIS functions
  • Ability to interpret an analyze data
  • Knowledge of other computer software associated with customer service information
  • Working knowledge of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Electric Services, Electricity Sector Reform Act, GPL’s  License
  • Ability to supervise operation effectively
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read all types of meters
  • Ability to operate hand held device
  • Ability to deal with all matters related to meter reading

Required Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Business Management or Public Management or Accountancy/ Communication from the University of Guyana with at least three (3) years relevant experience at a supervisory level.

OR

A.C.C.A Level 11, with at least three (3) years relevant experience at a supervisory level

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted to reach the Human Resources Services Manager, Guyana Power & Light Inc., 257/259 Middle Street Georgetown or email recruitment@gplinc.com not later than Friday, March 24, 2023.