Senior Professional Officer - Immovable Property Planning at City of Cape Town

Requirements 

• B Tech or First Degree relevant to immovable property management
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant experience in a property management related field
• Knowledge of Local Government Municipal functions and related legislation and policies
• Good knowledge of property industry, understanding of property trends and property market
• Knowledge of the Corporate Governance Principles - Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices

 Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite

• Valid Drivers’ licence and own vehicle Key Performance Areas
• Develop and maintain portfolio frameworks, classification criteria and allocate assets to portfolios
• Develop and maintain a performance measurement model and business system solution for immovable property assets
• Oversee the measurement of performance and develop a remediation strategy and remediation plan per portfolio
• Provide guidance, training and advice on execution of remediation strategies and remediation plans
• Research new opportunities for income and cost savings pertaining to immovable property assets
• Liaise with various stakeholders by providing effective administration and property advice

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Requirements

• B Tech or first degree
• Up to 2 years’ relevant experience in Municipal Civil Engineering Infrastructure
• Computer literacy, i.e. Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects. CAD and modelling packages.
• Willingness to travel within the City of Cape Town if required • A valid driver’s license. 

Key Performance Areas

•  Applies basic principles and theoretical knowledge of civil engineering services, e.g. feasibility, concept and preliminary designs, documentation and procurement, contract administration and inspections.
• Compiling and maintaining stats
• Drafting routine correspondence
• Preparing routine reports
• Responding to enquiries/requests
• Safe- keeping of research material
• Analysing and evaluating information
•  Conduct research and investigations
• Providing the results of research
• Participating in facilitation
• Answering routine queries
• Discussing results of research
•  Interpreting legal documents
• Data interpretation and analysis

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Requirements

•  Grade 12 An under graduate qualification will be an advantage
• Up to 3 years’ relevant experience - Valid code EB Drivers Licence
•  Physically fit and ability to swim
• Work hours determined by City of Cape Town work-schedule rules and include weekends, public holidays
•  Experience in swimming pool facility and water-filtration management will be a strong advantage

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinates and monitors programmes, implements the objectives of the department, facilitates effective functioning and meet the standards laid down
• Ensures the management of daily operations by implementing work methods and procedures necessary for day to day activities of recreation programmes / events / projects - Implements weekly work schedules necessary for operational requirements
•  Manage the time and attendance including the leave of the subordinates
• Responsible for the maintenance and operational service delivery functions by undertaking regular maintenance checks of the facility in line with the Department standards and benchmarks
• Prepares annual plans of operations and facility maintenance plans in line with operational requirements
•  Communicates with line management and external clients on issues of common interest
•  Draws up correspondence and writes reports on complex queries which deal with maintenance and recreational programmes
•  Coordinates sport and recreational programmes and events by visiting educational institutions, ward councillors,departments and communities to work on common interest issues and recreational matters

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Requirements

•  A first degree in Property Studies / BTech in Real Estate/Property Valuation.
•  Minimum 5-8 years’ relevant experience including 4-5 years’ appropriate property valuation experience.
•  Be registered as per section 20 (2) (a) of the Property Valuers Act, 2000 as a Professional Valuer or Professional Associate Valuer without restrictions
•  Computer literacy (MS Office packages).
•  Valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide market valuations of immovable properties including rights in immovable properties.
• Perform market valuations of all types of properties for purposes of acquisition, disposal and rental.
•  Conducting physical site inspections.
•  Compiling well analysed, comprehensive and fully motivated valuation reports.
•  Ensuring the correct application of complex valuation techniques.
•  Providing the City of Cape Town with in depth investigation of the highest and best use of immovable properties and rights in immovable properties.
• Advise the City of Cape Town as an expert in the event of litigation regarding valuations undertaken within the department.
• Correspond and conduct negotiations regarding acquisition, disposal, and rental valuations including the scrutiny and analysis of actual financial loss claims resulting from expropriation/acquisition of property or rights in property.

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Requirements

• Plumbing Trade Test certificate in accordance with S26D of the Skills Development Act, Act 97 of 1998. (Red seal)
• Up to two (2) years’ post-apprenticeship experience
•  Valid Code C1 driver’s license and PrDP will be advantageous
• SAP literacy will be advantageous
• Knowledge of reticulation networks and plumbing/ construction processes as well as Occupational Health and afety Act
• Physically fit and able-bodied - Ability to lift heavy manhole covers, carry heavy equipment and fit into confined spaces
• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies, perform standby duties and planned over.
• Willingness to enter confined areas

Key Performance Areas

• Planned and predictive maintenance to ensure that maintenance cycles and work procedures are implemented
•  Fault-finding to ensure faults are detected, effectively repaired and functionality restored with minimal disruption to services 
• Supervision and administration to ensure that tasks, instructions and findings are coordinated, communicated and understood
• Capturing information to ensure details of activities are accurately recorded
•  Ensuring a safe work environment through the application of health and safety regulations