Oranjemund Town Council

Vacancy: 1x Properties and Housing Officer

Position 2

Department : Infrastructure, Planning & Technical Services

Report to : Head Infrastructure Planning

Position : 1x Properties and Housing Officer

Grade Patterson : C4

Salary scale : N$ 203 779 – 236 235 per annum

Minimum requirement: 3-year Diploma in Property or Land Management or Real Estate. A B-tech degree in Property or Land management or Real Estate will be an added advantage. 3 years experience in the administration of properties of which at least 2 years should have been in a supervisory capacity.

Additional special requirements: Driving licence code B. Registration as Peace Officer. Real Estate Agency Certificate.

Competencies: Sound interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of society. Good Presentation skills. Customer service orientation. Computer literacy. Sound customer orientation. Analytical thinking and problem resolution skills. Good supervisory skills.

Main purpose of the Position: To prepare, co-ordinate and implement all aspects relating to property management in Oranjemund Town Council District to ensure sustainable and orderly urban development with due cognizance of the Property Policy and Town Planning Scheme. To oversee and administer a wide range of property transactions related to the sale/disposal and lease of Council properties, and to inform and report on such transactions in line with the relevant laws and policies. To administer interim valuation and general valuation of all the properties within the jurisdiction of Oranjemund town.

Benefits: 13^th cheque, housing subsidy/ allowance, subsidized medical aid scheme, transport allowance, Leave days as per current legislation, pension and social security

1. Applicants should complete Employment Application Form for Oranjemund Town Council and address to The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Oranjemund Town Council, P O Box 178, ORANJEMUND OR Submit the application to Human Resource Office by hand. The applications should be accompanied by originally certified copies of educational qualification(s), identity document, drivers’ licence, detailed CV and work testimonials. All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA).

Note that Applicants who fail to do the following will be automatically disqualified:

a) fail to apply in the prescribed employment application form;
b) fail to complete all items in the prescribed employment application form;
c) fail to attach originally certified copies of educational qualification;
c) fail to attach foreign qualifications NQF evaluations (if applicable); and
d) fail to attach the necessary documents e.g., ID, CV, driver license.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and no documents will be returned. Candidacy is limited to Namibian citizens. Please note that NO fax, emailed, non-certified copies and late applications will be considered.

NB: Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in terms of the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, (Act No. 29 of 1998) and who meets the Job Requirements.

Enquiries : Human Capital

Tel : 063 233 500

Closing Date : Wednesday at 16h30, 12 April 2023