Valuer (Property Branch) at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma/NQF level 6 in Real Estate: Property Valuation or a qualification recognised by the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP);
• 3 - 4 years of Valuation experience;
• Computer literacy preferably with spreadsheet and word processing;
• Valid registration with SACPVP as a Candidate Valuer/Professional Associated Valuer; and
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Primary Function:

• Undertake specific tasks associated with all aspects of property valuations, including property market research and the physical attributes of property as well as fieldwork to be able to operate as a technical expert on property valuation matters for the compilation and maintenance of the City of Johannesburg’s General and Supplementary Valuation Rolls in order to comply with all responsibilities as delegated by the Municipal Valuer in terms of the MPRA 6 of 2004, as amended.

Key Performance Areas:

• Undertake research and fieldwork for the valuation of all types of properties and collecting information in preparation for property valuation including identifying and inspecting both the subject and comparable properties;
• Correct application of market value principles;
• Partake in the preparation and maintenance of the general and supplementary valuation rolls in a manner that meets all legal requirements and Council policy;
• Perform administrative functions in line with the provisions of the MPRA;
• Perform ad hoc tasks as Parks Contributions as and when required;
• Develop and execute day-to-day operational plan;
• Provide enhanced process optimisation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in property valuation;
• Maintain and monitor the assets and resources allocated to the Valuer;
• Engage relevant stakeholders and represent the Valuations Division on property valuation matters;
• Practice good governance and management of risk;
• Compile and submit various reliable reports.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications, SAP and any other Accounting packages;
• Report writing;
• Communication (verbal and written);
• Planning, organizing, and time management;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Confidentiality, integrity, and tenacity;
• Good judgment, assertiveness, and analytical thinking.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to process and understand complex and technical information;
• Ability to systematically analyse problems;
• Identify key issues and draw logical conclusions;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.