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

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities, and they will be exempted from a driver’s license requirement. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form which may be obtained from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments; one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection panel shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Failure to comply with the above instructions of specifically attaching a recent Z83 and a comprehensive CV will result in applications being disqualified.

Matric plus NQF level 7/ Degree in Property Studies, Real Estate and Property Estate Management or relevant qualification recognised by SAQA. Coupled with a minimum of 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, project management, co-ordination, negotiation, managing conflict, financial management, strong computer literacy, report writing, monitoring, project management, 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.

• 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.

Caiphus Nkuna/ Andy Ndaba, Cell: 071 474 7078/51