DIRECTOR: MUNCIPAL PROPERTY VALUATION REF NO: D-MP/03 This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply, as previous applications will not be considered.

This is a re-advertisement for the post of Director: Municipal Property Valuation, based in Pretoria within the national Department of Cooperative Governance. Candidates who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply, as earlier applications will not be considered. The position is a senior management service (SMS) post and carries an all-inclusive remuneration package structured according to applicable SMS guidelines. The successful candidate will be expected to complete the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry Programme before appointment, and must hold a valid driver’s licence, as extensive travelling is required.

The core purpose of the role is to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for municipal property valuations across the country, specifically in relation to the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA). The Director will guide the development of guidelines, circulars, regulations and amendments to the MPRA, and will oversee the monitoring and support of municipal compliance with the Act in the preparation of valuation rolls and supplementary valuation rolls. The role also involves investigating and issuing public reports on the effectiveness, consistency, uniformity and application of municipal valuations for rates purposes in selected municipalities. In addition, the Director will monitor and support provincial departments responsible for local government on the valuation aspects of the MPRA, and will drive research and development in the professional valuation field, taking into account decisions of Valuation Appeal Boards and international developments.

Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Property Studies, Real Estate, Property Evaluation and Management or an equivalent qualification at NQF 7, recognised by SAQA. They need at least five years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level in the property valuation field, and must be registered as a Professional Valuer in terms of the Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel and Outlook, is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate core competencies such as 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 strong written and verbal communication. Technical competencies include in-depth knowledge of the MPRA and related legislation, valuation principles and techniques, undertaking valuations of all types of properties, mass appraisal techniques and processes, the ability to create and analyse datasets, and familiarity with Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

The department has a rigorous selection process. Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment, followed by a technical exercise and interview. Up to three candidates may then be required to complete a psychometric assessment covering cognitive capability, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal, credit and citizenship checks and verification of qualifications, and will be appointed on probation for 12 months with a signed performance agreement. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, accompanied by a comprehensive CV with specific dates, levels and ranks, current remuneration package, and at least two contactable references. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. The department encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates, and the department reserves the right not to make an appointment.