Regional Property Valuations Manager

About this role

FirstRand, through FNB, is looking for a Regional Property Valuations Manager based in Johannesburg. You will manage the residential and agricultural property valuation profit centre and keep it on track for sustainable, competitive growth.

What you’ll do

• Manage the budget and financial planning for the business unit, making sure forecasts are met and all revenue and costs are recorded correctly.
• Set targets and budgets for several functional areas, and control costs to improve efficiency.
• Build a service culture that supports strong client relationships and encourages new ideas.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal business units, external clients and independent valuation contractors and vendors.
• Direct business unit policies, service level agreements, procedures and mandates, and oversee valuations for all business units.
• Track legislative and audit requirements and make sure the unit complies with governance rules.
• Research property market trends and analyse reports so the unit stays competitive.
• Lead team leaders and their teams on performance, skills development, employment equity and talent.

What you need

• Registration with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession as a Professional Valuer or Professional Associated Valuer.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in property valuations. Experience in middle management within a financial institution is preferred, ideally 2 to 3 years.
• Computer literacy (essential).
• A good understanding of financial and accounting principles as they apply to running a business.
• Knowledge of property-related legislation, town planning procedures, municipal bye-laws and township establishment procedures.
• Knowledge of the procedures of the Surveyor-General’s and Deeds Office.
• A property-related business qualification (advantageous).
• Membership as a registered member of the South African Institute of Valuers (advantageous, not essential).

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced valuer who has moved into management and enjoys leading teams. You should be comfortable with financial planning and complex data, and you should work well in a collaborative setting.

Tips before you apply

• Have your SACPVP registration details and certificate ready, along with any SAIV membership details.
• On your CV, list your valuation years in order and show the total of at least 10 years clearly.
• Give examples of budgets you managed, costs you reduced, and teams you led, with figures where you can.