Director: Municipal Property Valuation REF NO: D-MP/03 at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines. 

CENTRE : Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification in Property Studies, Real Estates, Property Evaluation and Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the Property Valuation field. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook etc.)
• Other: The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. A valid driver’s license. Extensive travelling. Registration as a Professional Valuer in terms of Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000 (Act 47 of 2000).
• Core Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written).
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: MPRA and provisions of any legislation that must be considered in valuing specific properties. Valuation principles and techniques. Undertaking valuations of all types of properties. Mass appraisal techniques and processes. Ability to create and analyse datasets. Geographical Information Systems (GIS). 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Provide directions on the development of guidelines/circulars / regulations and / or amendments to the MPRA. Oversee the monitoring and support of municipal compliance with the provisions of the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) in respect of the preparation of valuation and supplementary valuation rolls.
• Oversee the investigation and issuing of a public report on the effectiveness, consistency, uniformity and application of municipal valuations for rates purposes with respect to selected municipalities. Oversee the monitoring and support provincial departments responsible for local government on the valuation aspects of the MPRA vested with provinces.
• Oversee the research and development in the professional valuation field for continuous improvement/enhancement where required, considering critical decisions of Valuation Appeal Boards and international developments in the property valuation field.