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MENZI GUMEDE

Professional Associated Valuer
Durban
MENZI GUMEDE

Summary

I am a Professional Associated Valuer registered with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession Reg. 8022/4. I have more than 5 years of work experience within the Property Profession, having been involved in residential and commercial real estate. I worked for eThekwini Municipality as a Valuer from March 2020 to August 2024 and was exposed to different aspects property valuation and management. Before joining the Municipality, I worked for a private valuations firm where I gained valuable work experience within the valuation profession. I am a diligent and analytical worker who is always keen to learn and grow. I have demonstrated skills in working well with diverse teams and individually in my past work experience. I enjoy working in high pressured environments which requires a lot of focus and diligence.

Professional with strong background in property valuation. Adept at market analysis, property appraisal, and client consultation, ensuring accurate and reliable assessments. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Valued for analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity in all evaluations.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

eThekwini Municipality

Property Valuer
03.2020 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Identifying and interpreting the general factors influencing the property market behavior
  • Identifying comparable properties and obtaining a range of information prior to conducting physical inspection of properties
  • Analyze sales transactions over a given period to interpret market conditions
  • Conducting research and undertaking valuations for the maintenance of general valuation roll and for the acquisition of privately owned properties for Municipal capital projects
  • Collecting information from physical property inspections
  • Reading and measuring building plans
  • Identifying problems in existing buildings
  • Preparation of Valuation Roll
  • Have taken part as a member of a General Valuation Roll team, for 2022 eThekwini Municipality, which is to be effective from 1 July 2022
  • Investigate section 78 queries and engage with members of the public accordingly
  • Investigate objections, appeals and make presentation before the Valuation Appeal Board

Spectrum Valuations Pty Ltd

Candidate Valuer
10.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Conducting valuations for mortgage lending purposes
  • Using different property systems in conducting valuations
  • Administration of Building Loans
  • Conducting Desktop valuations
  • Compiling fully motivated residential Valuations

SPAR Group Ltd

New Business Development Trainee
04.2016 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Securing retail premises for new stores
  • Approach existing independent retailers to explore conversion opportunities
  • Conducting demographic studies to determine new business opportunities
  • Prepare and analyze cashflow feasibilities to determine profitability and sustainability
  • Review store trading densities to identify expansion opportunities in existing stores
  • Lease negotiations
  • Lease agreements administration
  • Conducting rental analysis and reviews to ensure competitive rental rates are achieved for retailers
  • Undertaking business valuations and providing advice to retailers regarding stores sales

Education

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma from Real Estate Valuation
01.2020 - 12.2020

University Overview

  • DISTINCTION
  • GPA: 78%

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma from Real Estate Valuation
02.2015 - 12.2018

University Overview

  • CUM LAUDE
  • GPA: 76%

University of Cape Town

Commercial Property Broker Certificate
10.2016 - 12.2016

University Overview

GPA: 85%

Unischool

Project Management Certificate
10.2016 - 10.2016

University Overview

GPA: 81%

Skills

Property Valuation and Management

Certification

Professional Associated Valuer, South African Council for The Property Valuers Profession, 8022/4

Activities

Activities
Property Sector Charter Council, In 2017 and 2018 I had the privilege of being invited by the Property Sector Charter Council (PSCC), to speak to students in their drive to share knowledge and encourage high school students to choose careers within the Built Environment.

Driverslicense

Driverslicense
Yes, 10, 2014

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 09/03/87
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Property Valuer
eThekwini Municipality
03.2020 - 08.2024
University of Johannesburg
Advanced Diploma from Real Estate Valuation
01.2020 - 12.2020
Candidate Valuer
Spectrum Valuations Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2020
University of Cape Town
Commercial Property Broker Certificate
10.2016 - 12.2016
Unischool
Project Management Certificate
10.2016 - 10.2016
New Business Development Trainee
SPAR Group Ltd
04.2016 - 09.2018
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma from Real Estate Valuation
02.2015 - 12.2018
MENZI GUMEDEProfessional Associated Valuer