Plant, Equipment and Machinery Appraiser/Valuer - Technical Services

JOB NUMBER

IDC00741

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

POSTING END DATE

18 Jun 2026

REGION

Gauteng

IDC JOB GRADE

P-Band

SYNOPSIS

To independently assess and provide expect advise on the estimated new replacement cost, open market, forced sale and other values of physical assets (plant, equipment and machinery) in order to ensure that physical assets, including those considered for and / or taken for collateral, are properly valued.

Key performance areas include

• Independently conducting own assessments and valuations of plant, equipment and machinery, and providing expect advice on:
• The appropriateness and reasonability of the Client’s anticipated capital expenditure on plant, equipment and machinery in order to validate against the applicable industry norms.
• The functional, economic, physical obsolescence, etc of plant, equipment and machinery including the impact and implications thereof on the IDC’s physical collateral register.
• The forecast of total and remaining economic life and value of plant, equipment and machinery including the impact and implications thereof on the IDC’s physical collateral.
• The variance between the Client’s and own independently determined estimated capital expenditure costings, envisaged process improvements, etc, including making recommendations for adherence to industry norms and best practices.
• The appropriateness of the envisaged plant and equipment installation strategy, methodology, programme and deliverables against set programme milestones.
• The risks inherent in the clients’ plant and equipment projects including making recommendations for risk mitigation
• The validity and accuracy of reviewed valuation reports of the physical assets prepared by others.
• The required continuous improvement on the department’s process, procedures, templates, etc.
• Maintain relevant records and relations in support of expertise, expert knowledge
• Report writing and presentations at internal and external committees
• Manage effective interaction with SBUs and Departments
• Maintain and enhance current knowledge and awareness of valuation and other effective practices.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Degree or N. Dip in Engineering or NQF6 or equivalent (Minimum ECSA candidacy)
• Registration - ME201
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), American Society Appraiser (ASA) will be an advantage

Knowledge & experience

• 5 - 8 years' experience in plant, machinery and equipment appraisal
• Work experience in mechanical / industrial engineering and/or financial services industry will be an advantage

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical/functional competencies

• Analysis and interpretation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Planning and Organising
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Report writing skills
• Results and solutions oriented

Behaviour competencies

• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship building and networking
• Ability to multi task and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to collaborate and influence various stakeholders and teams

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups