The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Municipal Property Assessor. A Municipal Property Assessor (MPA) provides a number of services and support services within a municipality. They coordinate the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) in order to ensure compliance, collect data on properties determine the market value of a single residential property and maintain the integrity of data within a municipality, in so far as rating interface related matters are concerned. The MPA operates in metropolitan and local municipalities. A qualified learner will be able to:
 Monitor compliance to and coordinate the implementation of the MPRA within a municipality.
 Collect data on property.
 Determine the market value of a single residential property.
 Provide support to the municipality and/or Municipal Valuer.
 Monitor and maintain MPRA data/information integrity (Quality assurance (QA) process). Rationale: The country implemented the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) - that necessitates specialised skills and competencies in municipalities for effective implementation and compliance to the MPRA. Currently, there are limited education and training opportunities available to produce competent people for implementation of the MPRA.