Senior Valuation Officer [T11] at Breede Valley Municipality

Job Purpose:

• Coordinate the functioning of the Valuations Section to ensure that professional property valuations are performed within the legal boundaries of the Breede Valley Municipality as prescribed by the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004, as amended.

Duties: 

• Planning and oversee the execution of the General as well as Supplementary Valuations in specified time frames according to the MPRA and relevant legislation and policies. 
• Coordinating the recording of sequences associated with valuations in accordance with stipulated legislation and resolutions. 
• Assist with Evaluation of tenders received in accordance with the set specifications and general conditions of the contract. 
• Monitor the valuer in terms of the valuation contract specifications as well as the requirements of the MPRA. 
• Responsible for all the administrative duties in relation to the general and interim valuations. 
• Coordinating and interacting with various departments and own section to ensure the finalization of the valuation. 
• Collect the valuation roll from the valuers and present the documentation to the immediate superior. 
• Present the valuation roll for signature to the Municipal Manager. 
• Advertise valuation roll in the provincial gazette and Media according to Section 49 of the MPRA.  
• Administrate objections from the public and ensure that the valuer received all the objection forms and attend to it. 
• Coordinate and control the implementation of policies, procedures and systems associated with the functionality. 
• Keep abreast with property valuation developments and legislation (MPRA, MFMA, National and Provincial Treasury directives, etc.) by conducting searches into best practices with a view to aligning with internal processes and standing operating procedures. 
• Perform monthly reconciliations by comparing the valuation system totals to the Billing system valuations. 
• Draw up and maintenance of the register of properties in accordance with section 23 of the MPRA. 
• Monitor the contractual progress of the appointed external valuation contractor, appointed by Council. 
• Control and coordinate the operational activities of the appointed contractor and exercise control over work to ensure that correct valuations are obtained. 
• Compile and submit a report on valuation activities and submit to the immediate superior. 
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the level of effective and efficient communication of the Valuation Section and provide professional service.
• Responsible for the supervision and control of subordinates. 
• Ensure proper maintenance of office equipment and asset control. 
• Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometres in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies, and guidelines. 
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety policy of Council.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Property Valuations / Estate Management or equivalent – NQF Level 6
• Valid Code B Driver’s license
• 3 years relevant
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• General knowledge of property valuation process
• Good Numerical skills
• Good human relations, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in at least two of the three languages in the Western Cape