ZM Valuations | Professional Property Valuations & GRAP 16 Investment Registers
SACPVP Registered Professional Valuer · Pr Val 4973/1

20 Years of Precision Valuations, Trusted by Municipalities and Institutions Across South Africa

ZM Valuations delivers accurate property valuations, GRAP 16 compliant investment registers, and fixed asset management for public sector entities, utilities, insurers, and private clients nationwide.

20+Years of Experience
28+Projects Delivered
9+Municipalities Served
NationalCoverage

Trusted by Leading Municipalities, Utilities & Institutions

City of Johannesburg City of Tshwane Ekurhuleni Metro Eskom Rand Water Old Mutual Hollard Insurance Auditor-General SA Buffalo City Metro Werksmans Attorneys
What We Do

Valuation & Compliance Services Built for the Public and Private Sector

From general valuation rolls to GRAP-compliant asset registers, every engagement is led personally by a registered professional valuer with two decades in the field.

Property Valuations

Comprehensive valuations across residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and specialised assets — including hotels, hospitals, golf courses, racecourses and airfields.

Nationwide

GRAP 16 Investment Registers

Fully compliant Investment Property Registers for municipalities and government departments, aligned to GRAP 16 accounting and reporting standards.

Public Sector

Fixed Asset Registers

Full FAR preparation including prior period corrections, depreciation calculations, derecognitions, impairments and additions — audit-ready and defensible.

Compliance

Municipal Valuation Rolls

Compilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Rolls for local municipalities, delivered on schedule and to Municipal Property Rates Act standards.

MPRA Compliant

Expropriation & Rental Determination

Specialist valuations for expropriation matters, servitudes and market-related rental determinations, supporting legal and government processes.

Specialist

Insurance Valuations

Portfolio valuations for insurers requiring accurate replacement and market values across diverse asset classes, including complex commercial properties.

Insurance
Why ZM Valuations

A Track Record Built on Accuracy, Compliance and Delivery

Two decades of dedicated valuation work for the public and private sector — with the project management experience to see large, multi-year mandates through to completion.

20+Years of professional valuation experience
28+Completed valuation & asset register projects
9+Municipalities served as dedicated investment valuer
2013Registered Professional Valuer with SACPVP

SACPVP Registered. Every valuation is delivered by a Professional Valuer registered with the SA Council for the Property Valuers Profession (Pr Val 4973/1).

Proven project management. Led major mandates including Mnquma LM Supplementary Valuation Rolls, Sakhisizwe LM General Valuation Roll, and the Free State Development Corporation Investment Portfolio.

Deep GRAP expertise. Specialist experience in investment register valuations, depreciation, impairment and derecognition for public entities and water boards.

Sector breadth. From municipal valuation rolls to insurance portfolios, hospitals, hotels, golf courses and racecourses — few valuers cover this range.

Multi-year continuity. Long-standing mandates with municipalities spanning 2016 to 2030, reflecting sustained client trust.

Nationwide reach. Projects delivered across Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape and beyond.

Current Mandates

Active Projects in Progress

A snapshot of the mandates currently underway — evidence of ongoing trust from repeat and long-term clients.

General Valuation Roll — Sundays River Valley Municipality

Compilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Roll, running June 2019 – July 2030.

In Progress

Investment Property Portfolio — Eastern Cape Development Corporation

Full valuation of the investment property portfolio for ECDC.

In Progress

General Valuation Roll — Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality

Compilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Roll, June 2025 – July 2030.

In Progress

Investment Property Portfolio — King Sabata Dalindyebo LM

Preparation of the full Investment Asset Register, ongoing since 2019.

In Progress

By the Numbers

Municipalities & government clients20+
Water boards & parastatals4
Insurance & financial clients3
Longest continuous mandate9 yrs
Provinces with active projects5
Discuss Your Project
Client Portfolio

A Client Base That Speaks for Itself

ZM Valuations has been entrusted with specialised projects by municipalities, utilities, insurers and private institutions across South Africa.

Municipalities & Government

  • City of Johannesburg
  • City of Tshwane
  • Ekurhuleni Metro
  • Buffalo City Metro
  • Mangaung Municipality
  • Mnquma Municipality
  • Sakhisizwe Municipality
  • Sundays River Valley LM
  • King Sabata Dalindyebo LM
  • Raymond Mhlaba LM

Local Municipalities

  • Lesedi Local Municipality
  • Mogale City
  • Dikgatlong LM
  • Ubuntu LM
  • Kgatelopele LM
  • Phokwane LM
  • Hantam LM
  • Siyathemba LM
  • Thembelihle LM
  • RandWest City

Utilities & Parastatals

  • Eskom
  • Rand Water
  • Amatola Water Board
  • Overberg Water Board
  • Dept. of Roads & Transport
  • Auditor-General of South Africa
  • Eastern Cape Dev. Corporation
  • Free State Dev. Corporation

Financial & Private Sector

  • Old Mutual
  • Hollard Insurance
  • Werksmans Attorneys
  • HCI Coal
  • Lanseria Trust
  • Phumelela Gaming & Leisure
  • Polokwane Municipality
  • Merafong City LM
How We Work

A Clear, Transparent Process From Enquiry to Delivery

01

Consultation & Scoping

We discuss your requirements, timelines and compliance needs to scope the mandate accurately.

02

Data & Site Assessment

Site inspections and data collection are conducted to the standards required for audit-ready outputs.

03

Valuation & Compliance Review

Valuations and registers are prepared and reviewed against GRAP 16, MPRA or insurance standards as applicable.

04

Delivery & Support

Final reports and registers are delivered with ongoing support through audits and queries.

ZM

Zack van der Merwe

Professional Valuer · Pr Val 4973/1
SACPVP Registered, 2013
20 Years Experience
About the Valuer

Two Decades of Specialised Valuation Expertise

Zack van der Merwe is a Professional Property Valuer with 20 years of experience in the property valuation environment, registered with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP). He brings exceptional knowledge of property valuation, town planning and land surveying principles, with a strong specialisation in expropriation and investment register valuations.

As an experienced project manager, Zack has led complex, multi-year mandates — including the Mnquma Local Municipality Supplementary Valuation Rolls, the Sakhisizwe Local Municipality General Valuation Roll, and the Free State Development Corporation Investment Portfolio — and serves as the dedicated valuer for investment properties across more than nine municipalities.

National Diploma: Real Estate (Property Valuations) — UNISA2006
The South African Institute of Valuers Practical Work School2007
IBMI — Business Management2021
IBMI — Project Management2021
Professional Valuer, SACPVP2013
Frequently Asked

Common Questions From Municipalities & Institutions

What is GRAP 16 and why does my municipality need it?

GRAP 16 is the accounting standard governing investment property for South African public entities. Non-compliance creates audit risk; ZM Valuations builds fully compliant investment registers that hold up to audit scrutiny.

How long does a General Valuation Roll take?

Timelines depend on the size and complexity of the municipality, but most mandates are scoped and delivered within a defined multi-year cycle, with clear milestones agreed upfront.

Do you work outside Gauteng?

Yes. Current and past projects span Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape and Limpopo — valuation services are offered nationwide.

Are you a registered valuer?

Yes. Zack van der Merwe is registered as a Professional Valuer with the SA Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP), Pr Val 4973/1, since 2013.

Can you manage large, multi-year mandates?

Yes — with formal project management qualifications and a track record of mandates running up to nine years, including active projects through to 2030.

Do you handle specialised or niche properties?

Yes, including golf courses, racecourses, hospitals, hotels, airfields, and other specialised commercial and industrial assets.

Get In Touch

Ready for a Valuation Partner You Can Rely On?

Whether you need a General Valuation Roll, a GRAP 16 compliant investment register, or a specialised property valuation — let's discuss your requirements.

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Phone+27 (0) 82 787 7012
Emailzack@zmvaluations.co.za
LocationPretoria, South Africa