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

Directorate: Municipal Finance Monitoring and Evaluation

Requirements:
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.

Duties:
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.

Enquiries: Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Reference number: REFS/057053