Background

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

11. VALUATION SURVEYOR, SALARY GRADE ZRA05 (2 POSITIONS), LUSAKA REGION AND NORTHERN REGION, DOMESTIC TAXES FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE

Reporting to the Senior Inspector – Tax Audits, the job holder will be responsible for professionally determining the value of real property to ensure that property taxes are levied fairly, accurately, and consistently.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) equivalent with 5 Credits including Mathematics and English;
• University Degree with a bias in Real Estate, Built Environment, Land Economics, Valuation Surveying and other relevant professional and academic qualifications;
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant post qualifying work experience in valuation;
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Valuation Surveyors; and
• Knowledge of property taxation laws is an added advantage.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• High level of integrity
• Good personal organization
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Computer Knowledge
• Client Service Orientation
• Professional and results Oriented
• Self- motivated

• Develop annual and quarterly property value ranges for identified areas informed by the Government Valuation Roll and other market information.
• Prepare property valuation reports as required in line with international best practice and local regulatory standards.
• Maintain a database of property transactions to inform tax administration.
• Provide technical support to tax auditors as required.
• Conduct inspections of properties and produce relevant reports.
• Liaise with Ministries, Local Councils and other stakeholders to validate property documentation.
• Provide technical support to enhance property taxation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepare regular reports to inform management decisions.
• Implement the PMDS in accordance with HR guidelines.
• Perform any other related valuation duties exigent to the role.
• Data Management

• High level of integrity
• Good personal organization
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Computer Knowledge
• Client Service Orientation
• Professional and results Oriented
• Self- motivated

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) equivalent with 5 Credits including Mathematics and English;
• University Degree with a bias in Real Estate, Built Environment, Land Economics, Valuation Surveying and other relevant professional and academic qualifications;
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant post qualifying work experience in valuation;
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Valuation Surveyors;
• Knowledge of property taxation laws is an added advantage.