New Jobs at Office of the Valuer-General

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Conduct property valuations for properties identified for land reform purposes in terms of S12(1)(a) of PVA.
• Receive the valuation request and interpret the instructions to ensure compliance.
• Provide a written notice to the owner of the property within 7 days.
• Conduct physical site inspections of the properties.
• Conduct property market research and sales analysis.
• Compile valuation reports and submission thereof.
• Conduct property valuations for the purpose of acquisition and disposal in terms of S12(1)(b) of PVA.
• Receive the valuation request and interpret the instructions to ensure compliance.
• Provide a written notice to the owner of the property within 7 days.
• Conduct physical site inspections of the properties.
• Conduct property market research and sales analysis.
• Compile valuation reports and submission for approval.
• Conduct quality assurance on property valuation reports completed by other valuers.
• Receive the valuation report and verify compliance with the client's instructions, policies, and procedures (PVA, Regulations).
• Assess whether the valuation report was performed in accordance with appropriate valuation standards and methodology.
• Compile comments for authors of the report and record the findings.
• Request for amendments after engaging with the external valuer, if required.
• Issue valuation certificates in agreement with the manager.
• Attend to the representations in accordance with the Regulations under the Property Valuers Act 17 of 2014.
• Receive and acknowledge receipt of the owner’s representation.
• Assess information received from the owner/representative.
• Consider amendments if any.
• Issue final certificate in agreement with the manager.
• Attend to all queries regarding all valuations performed by OVG.
• Receive and acknowledge receipt.
• Assess the query and gather all the relevant information.
• Record all queries for future use.
• Address the query within the set timeframe.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Qualifications:

• National Diploma/Degree in Real Estate /Property Studies/Property Development and Management, Land and Property Development Management, or any qualification accredited by the South African Council for Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP). Registered as a Professional Associated Valuer or Professional Valuer.

Job Related Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of property valuation experience.

Job Related Knowledge:

• Understanding of rural development programmes, including mandates of the department. Detailed knowledge of the factors that can affect property values. Knowledge of farm valuation. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Conducting thorough meetings with impacted Business units to comprehensively understand project requirements, ensuring that the project aligns with the Business unit needs and objectives.
• Evaluating the feasibility of project requirements by assessing available organizational resources, constraints, and potential challenges, ensuring that proposed solutions are executable.
• Effectively communicating and presenting solutions to stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner, bridging the gap between technical details and non-technical stakeholders.
• Researching and reviewing up-to-date business processes and new IT advancements to make systems more modern.
• Serving as a liaison and mediator between various stakeholders involved in a project or process, facilitating communication, resolving conflicts, and ensuring alignment of goals.
• Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems.
• Providing support and insights throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial analysis and requirements gathering to implementation, testing, and post-implementation support.
• Perform post implementation business systems and impact evaluation.

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Qualifications:

• A minimum of National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree (NQF 7) in IT, Computer Science/Financial Information Systems/ Commercial related studies with a major in information systems, business analysis, data modelling and analysis or management.

Job Related Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience in business analysis and systems development. High proficiency in SQL and database management. Proven analytical abilities. Experience in generating process documentation and reports. Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Job Related Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including Visio. Proven ability to manage projects and user testing. High proficiency in technical writing. Business Process Re-engineering. Business Systems Analysis. Business Process Modelling (IDEF, BPEL, BPML). Functional design and user requirement specifications (UML). Business case development. Basic finance and accounting. Understanding of the Application Development Process (SDLC, Agile). Working knowledge of BPM Toolsets. ICT legislation, policies and standards. Financial Management Business Process Management Business Analysis. Knowledge Data Management. ICT Supply Management practices Information System Security. Project Management Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA). Testing methodologies. Corporate Governance of ICT Development Methodologies. Implementation and Integration Methodologies. Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) products Open Source Software (OSS) products.
• Technical competencies: Business Analysis.
• Leadership competencies: Collaboration.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Lead and drive the implementation of the OVG's digital strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives while staying current with industry trends and advancements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the transition to digital solutions, ensuring smooth and secure adoption while minimizing disruptions to operations.
• Oversee the effective capture, analysis, and documentation of business requirements, translating them into actionable project plans and digital solutions that meet stakeholders' needs.
• Develop and implement quality assurance processes for digital solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and regulations, and maintaining a high level of performance and reliability.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive solution testing framework to ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of digital solutions, while coordinating testing activities and reporting on results.
• Lead the governance and management of IT change requests, ensuring that changes are well-documented, approved, and implemented in a controlled and efficient manner to minimise risks to operations.
• System Implementation and Maintenance.
• System Integration and Interoperability.
• User Support and Training.
• Data Management and Security.
• System Enhancement and Upgrades.
• Collaboration and Project Management.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Qualifications:

• A minimum of National Diploma (NQF 6) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration and Analysis, Financial Information Systems, Computer systems management, or a related field.

Job Related Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in business system management, system implementation, and integration, IT Delivery Manager, IT Development Manager or Product Development Manager or similar role. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering results. Practical experience in digital solutions, project management, quality assurance, and Change Management. Experience delivering significant and measurable innovation, capability, and performance improvements. Performance and quality management skills and experience. Proven track record of successful project management and delivery. Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans.