Deputy Director: Municipal Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (Municipal Property Rates Compliance)

About the role

The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Municipal Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (Municipal Property Rates Compliance) in Municipal Finance Monitoring and Evaluation, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx For attention: Human Capital management Reference number to quote: REFS/057053 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Management of municipal compliance and implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act (MPRAA): Monitor compliance and conduct assessment on municipal calendar events in terms of MPRAA.
• Manage, process, and advise on all applications, submissions and requests submitted to the department for condonations.
• Manage, process, and advise on all applications, submissions and requests submitted to the department for the extension of the validity of the municipal general valuation rolls.
• Advise municipalities on corrective measures where non-compliance with MPRAA is identified.
• Assessment of municipal property rates policies:
• Conduct assessment of draft and approved municipal property rates policies
• Provide feedback on findings and recommendations to municipalities on the outcomes of the assessment of municipal property rates policies
• Conduct workshops with municipalities and VABs on compliance and implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act: Compile quarterly reports on the progress made on the implementation on the MPRAA and issues emanating from the VABs.
• Monitor and report on the resolutions taken from the MPRAA workshops.
• Management of stakeholders in terms of MPRAA related issues: Respond to various MPRAA related questions posed by the different stakeholders and oversight bodies including the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
• Work with relevant stakeholders on MPRAA related issues i.e Property Rates related organisations.
• Liaise with the legal representatives/Senior State Counsel on Court issues about MPRAA and manage the outcome of such queries and results.
• Management of sub-unit:
• Manage human resources in terms of training and development
• Management of performance management within the sub-unit
• Management of sub-unit’s annual performance and operational plan
• Risk management within the sub-unit and Conflict management

Requirements

• Matric plus NQF level 7/Degree in Property Studies, Real Estate and Property Estate Management or relevant qualification recognised by SAQA.
• Coupled with at least 3 – 5 years’ experience in property management environment.
• At least 3 years at supervisory (Assistant Director) level and 5 years’ experience in property management environment.
• Competencies:
• Real estate
• Auditing
• Project management
• Data management
• Planning and research
• Data collection
• Management and analysis
• Report writing
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Presentation
• Coordination
• Negotiation
• Managing conflict
• Financial management
• Strong computer literacy
• Monitoring
• Sound knowledge of the Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act (MPRAA) and its supporting regulations as well as other related local government legislation
• Understanding of public sector environment provincial and national legislation (DPSA Act & Regulations, PFMA), sound and interpretation of directives including managerial skills.
• A valid drivers’ license.