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.
Trusted by Leading Municipalities, Utilities & Institutions
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.
Comprehensive valuations across residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and specialised assets — including hotels, hospitals, golf courses, racecourses and airfields.
NationwideFully compliant Investment Property Registers for municipalities and government departments, aligned to GRAP 16 accounting and reporting standards.
Public SectorFull FAR preparation including prior period corrections, depreciation calculations, derecognitions, impairments and additions — audit-ready and defensible.
ComplianceCompilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Rolls for local municipalities, delivered on schedule and to Municipal Property Rates Act standards.
MPRA CompliantSpecialist valuations for expropriation matters, servitudes and market-related rental determinations, supporting legal and government processes.
SpecialistPortfolio valuations for insurers requiring accurate replacement and market values across diverse asset classes, including complex commercial properties.
InsuranceTwo 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.
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.
A snapshot of the mandates currently underway — evidence of ongoing trust from repeat and long-term clients.
Compilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Roll, running June 2019 – July 2030.
Full valuation of the investment property portfolio for ECDC.
Compilation of General and Supplementary Valuation Roll, June 2025 – July 2030.
Preparation of the full Investment Asset Register, ongoing since 2019.
ZM Valuations has been entrusted with specialised projects by municipalities, utilities, insurers and private institutions across South Africa.
We discuss your requirements, timelines and compliance needs to scope the mandate accurately.
Site inspections and data collection are conducted to the standards required for audit-ready outputs.
Valuations and registers are prepared and reviewed against GRAP 16, MPRA or insurance standards as applicable.
Final reports and registers are delivered with ongoing support through audits and queries.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Current and past projects span Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape and Limpopo — valuation services are offered nationwide.
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.
Yes — with formal project management qualifications and a track record of mandates running up to nine years, including active projects through to 2030.
Yes, including golf courses, racecourses, hospitals, hotels, airfields, and other specialised commercial and industrial assets.
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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