Job Description
PRINCIPAL VALUER - ONE (1) POSITION - VACANCY NO. 07/2022/03
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 56, 370 – 87, 360 p.m. (Job Group ‘N’)
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position.
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -
i. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land
Economics, Real Estate and Property Studies or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
ii. Have Served in the grade of Chief Valuer J/G ‘M’ for a minimum period of
three (3) years; OR have served in a similar position in land valuation in a
reputable organization for a period not less than 6 years;
iii. Have a Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting for a period of not
less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
iv. Be a registered Member of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Valuation
and Estate Management Surveyors Chapter;
v. Have a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized
institution; and
vi. Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Enforcing provisions of various statutes on valuation, undertaking
valuation for Stamp Duty, undertaking valuation of assets for Ministries,
Departments and Agencies;
ii. Analyzing data for the development and review of the National Land
Value Index;
iii. Preparing main and supplementary valuation rolls;
iv. Attending court on valuation matters;
v. Analyzing market data for valuation purposes;
vi. Determining ground rent during sub-division, alienation, change of user
and extension of lease;
vii. Analyzing data for research; and
viii. Developing valuation database.