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Managing Office Utilities, Energy Use and Cost Tracking

Electricity, water and telecommunications are major and often rising costs for African offices facing load shedding and tariff changes. This course helps administrators track utility usage, verify accounts and manage costs across sites. Participants learn to spot billing errors, plan for supply interruptions and support practical efficiency measures.

What you will be able to do

  • Track electricity, water and telecommunications usage across the office.
  • Verify utility accounts and identify billing errors and overcharges.
  • Monitor and report on utility costs against budget.
  • Plan administrative responses to load shedding and supply interruptions.
  • Support practical energy and water efficiency measures.
  • Coordinate with utility providers and service contractors.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding Office Utility Accounts
  2. 02Tracking Electricity, Water and Telecoms Use
  3. 03Verifying Accounts and Spotting Errors
  4. 04Monitoring and Reporting Utility Costs
  5. 05Planning for Load Shedding and Interruptions
  6. 06Supporting Efficiency Measures
  7. 07Coordinating with Utility Providers

Who should attend

This course suits office managers, facilities administrators and support staff who manage utility accounts, usage and costs.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Online2US$900
9 to 10 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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