Director: Muncipal Property Valuation

About the role

The Department of Cooperative Governance is hiring a Director: Muncipal Property Valuation, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply, as previous applications will not be considered. How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: dcog20@tttrecruitment.co.za For application enquiries contact: To the T Recruitment Tel No: (010) 102 3607 Reference number to quote: D-MP/03 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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)