Latest Opportunities at Housing Development Agency (HDA)

Reference: HDACIO001

Main Purpose: The Chief Information Officer is responsible for overseeing the processes and technologies within a company’s IT organization environment to ensure they deliver outcomes that support the goals of the business. The role develops and oversees IT, Spatial information and analysis & monitoring, as well as Knowledge Management implementation strategies and maintenance, and often work with Executive members as key leaders to set technology data and security goals. The CIO is also responsible for implementing IT strategies in a company’s operations, managing computer systems, overseeing software development, and ensuring that the company is safe from online threats.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Planning Management

• Ensure digital transformation and use in the HDA.
• Develop, implement and monitor achievement of an effective strategic plan and for implementing the responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer.
• Ensure policies, processes and procedures are aligned to support strategic goals, amending as necessary in compliance with current legislative requirements and best practice.
• Monitor the performance of the Information & Digital Technology environment.
• Grow the internal capability/capacity to address internal risks within the HDA.
• Manage, coordinate and oversee daily operational activities and internal projects to ensure that the Department functions effectively and efficiently.
• Provide services to operate more dynamically and provide better uptime, performance, and responses to customers’ needs.

 Information Digital Technology (IDT) and Records Management,

• Ensuring timely contingency recovery plans and incident management processes are in place to restore all operations.
• Develop and implement the organization’s IT strategy aligned with business goals. This involves understanding the company’s needs, industry trends, and technological advancements to create a roadmap for IT initiatives.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s technology infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and data centers. Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of IT systems to support business operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT department, including managers and technical staff. This involves setting clear objectives, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to IT operations, including technology failures, disruptions, compliance issues, and regulatory changes. Develop contingency plans and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to leverage emerging technologies and improve business processes, user satisfaction and competitive advantages. This may involve adopting cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Staying abreast of emerging technologies that can improve IT department performance.
• Defining, building and managing a workforce/team structure required for while preparing for future business and technology delivery.
• Ensure a integrated Information & Digital operating model, and assist with integrated information across the Agency into a unified data architecture – to run the business, drive predictive data insights, and deliver personalized information.
• Promote a digital way of working.
• Ensure a framework, plan and focus on a Disaster Recovery Planning for ensuring business continuity.
• Business and IT Impact analysis.
• Windows client and server recovery.
• Crisis management.
• Cyber security management.
• Ensure effective Information & Digital Technology controls and ensure auditable processes.
• Vet and guide the acquisition of software and hardware.
• Establish effective committee structure to ensure effective governance in order to guide and implement Information & Digital Technology plans.
• Translate client needs into workable solutions.
• Creating and implementing IT policies, protocols, standards and Architecture, (Application architecture, Platform architecture, Business architecture).
• Establish and responsive Information & Digital Technology Environment to the Agency’s business processes, APP and strategic plan.

Records and Document Management

• Provide the Agency with a clear vision and strategic direction to modernize agency records management program(s).
• Ensure adequate records management resources and budget are embedded into the Agency’s Strategic Information Resources Management (IRM) Plan.
• Direcagency efforts across program areas to ensure email records are managed electronically and retained in an appropriate electronic information system that supports records management and litigation requirements, including
• the capability to identify, retrieve, and retain the records consistent with National Archives regulations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
• Advise on complex legal and regulatory issues, such as the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national or regional legislation.
• Preserve corporate memory and heritage.
• Manage the implementation and use of an EDRMS and support the programme with adequate training and guidance.
• Ensure guidance to HDA Offices on archiving responsibilities of records management.
• Ensure record keeping and records management practices against the legal requirements as per Policy, framework, strategy and processes.
• Ensure assistance with the classification system(s) and protocols to enable retrieval of information.
• Manage the disposal of records in accordance with National Archives regulations.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of a File Plan for the Organisation and provide guidance on its implementation through Departments.
• Ensure the establishment of a records centre for records with archival value.
• Capacitate the unit.
• Establishment of the records management forum Assist on management of PAIA requests.

Spatial Information and Analysis

• Manage the implementation and maintenance of the Geographic Information System based on user requirements and as per GIS Framework, Strategy and Policy.
• Manage the provision of information and research to support the promotion of spatial targeting in the human settlements environment.
• Manage the spatial data and information required for the monitoring and evaluation of the development of land and infrastructure to measure effectiveness of spatial targeting in human settlements.
• Manage resources of GIS unit and guide the team in establishing user needs and infrastructure requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate the GIS initiatives, processes, analysis, supporting systems, applications, data and other spatial information.
• Provide oversight on activities associated with implementing, operating, and enhancing the GIS databases.
• Prepare the annual budget for GIS operations, capital expenditures, and professional services.
• Coordinate design and enforcement of GIS standards and operating procedures.
• Plan for in-house and contracted training programs on GIS operations and applications.
• Manage the production of geospatial data, open data, maps, applications, publications, graphics, and presentation material.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Coordinate the M&E Department (planning and implementation of M&E activities, staff management, reports writing etc.).
• Give technical and methodological support to the M&E staff (M&E methods, log frame approach, Quality Assurance, use of software etc.).
• Collaborate with the Regional Heads and Provincial Managers continuously enhance projects’ impacts and quality.
• Participate in project proposals design (mainly log frame and M&E aspects).
• Coordinate activities with the M&E teams of other Departments and institutions.
• Identifies overall monitoring and evaluation requirements and mechanisms related to HDA activities.
• Assist with setting operational and strategic targets for the Agency.
• Identifies key partners and service providers to guide M&E initiatives in the HDA.
• Identifies reporting requirements as per Organisational Performance initiatives.
• Guide the M&E team with the development of reporting templates and processes.
• Conducts ongoing environmental scanning of developments and trends in the monitoring and evaluation of human settlements.
• Leads/coordinates implementation of research studies on agreed areas related to M&E in the HDA.
• Leads the design and development of a monitoring and evaluation system for the HDA.
• Keeps abreast of international and national best practices in monitoring and evaluation of Human Settlements initiatives in the HDA.
• Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for land and housing development.
• Implement the approved M&E framework and plan for land and housing development.
• Report on the findings from the implementation of the M&E framework.

Knowledge Management and Research

• Play a key role in establishing a research culture through out the Agency.
• Manage and maintain a Research Agenda.
• Initiate Research activities inline with Universities that HDA has established a partnership.
• Ensure Action research and guide implementation of lessons learned through workshops and training sessions.
• Create networking and collaborating opportunities with researchers from higher education institutions, science councils and other research bodies, and actively participating in the activities of relevant to the human settlements sector.
• Providing support to Research team in planning, coordinating and monitoring the execution of research projects.
• Guide the research team on the collection, processing, analysing and interpreting quantitative data and qualitative information, using approved instruments, methods and techniques.
• Disseminate complex information in such a form to ensure the understanding of colleagues, including through workshops, information sessions and one-to-one coaching.
• Pro-actively identifying opportunities that align University expertise with appropriate opportunities, establishing a research culture across the Agency.
• Scrutinise and critique research and applications of major strategic and financial importance to the Agency, advising and coaching staff on
• improvements leading to increased success rates.
• Advise on relevant legal and governance issues relevant to research, including: Intellectual Property Rights, tendering requirements and research ethics.
• Play a critical role in the research team, driving collaborative working sessions in the HDA to ensure delivery against the department’s strategic objectives.
• Plan for and monitor the Agency’s progress towards the Research Agenda.
• Guide the Research team in developing research instruments based on best practice, but not limited to, survey questionnaires, interview guides and focus group discussion guides.
• Manage and coordinate the development of publications, policy development and research to support the work of all HDA’s units.
• Manage the implementation of the approved Knowledge Management framework and plan.

Executive and Board Functions

• Meet regularly with the chairman and other directors to ensure that these responsibilities are being fully complied with and that directors are being provided with information necessary to fulfil their responsibilities and statutory obligations.
• Provide direction and management to the direct reports to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively.
• Contribute to building synergies and cooperation across the Group and its subsidiaries.

 Governance and Compliance Management

• Provides and implements a strong governance and compliance framework across the business.
• Oversees and manages compliance and good governance across all areas of operations of the business both internally and externally.
• Compiles and presents investment reports detailing status of governance and compliance particularly in relation to the HDA Act, and all policies & procedures.
• Identifies and implements any corrective actions required to ensure good governance.

 People Management

• Analyze the business strategy to determine the applicable deliverables and targets.
• Establish human resource requirements in line with expected deliverables.
• Create a conducive environment for performance.
• Manage Performance of the divisions.
• Lead people in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Provide feedback to the relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or Information Science/Honours Degree in Information Science/Technology/Postgraduate in Strategy development/Extensive experience in market analysis/Stakeholder relationship management /Strategic financial management.
• 10 years’ experience in the management of Information Systems (or related fields), processes and operations.
• 7 years of experience managing IT operations with different disciplines concurrently, including progressively responsible managerial and administrative experience.
• 7 years’ experience in formulation and execution of strategy within the business unit is required.
• 10 years knowledge of business theory, business processes, leadership, and government budgeting
• 5 years’ experience in spatial information and analysis
• 7 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management.
• 5 years’ experience in Research and knowledge management.

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Reference: HDACAE002

Main Purpose: To provide strategic direction and manage the development and implementation of the Audit Management framework. To monitor compliance with statutory requirements, policies and procedures in line with IIA Standards and the HDA’s policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

 Strategic Management

• Develop and maintain Internal audit policies and procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Develop and implement a strategic and operational audit plan framework.
• Develop an engagement plan in line with IIA standards and the HDA’s Internal Audit policies
• Participate in the strategic planning of the HDA.
• Contribute to the overall effective functioning of the HDA.
• Develop a plan to operationalise the unit’s strategic performance targets.

 Internal Audit

• Develop and maintain the internal audit charter.
• Conduct performance audit and special audit investigations as and when necessary, or upon request by an appropriate authority.
• Consider input from Board and Management and develop a risk based internal audit plan.
• Liaise with and manage the internal audit resources in line with the standards.
• Develop and enforce the implementation of audit tools and frameworks in line with good practice and implement within the HDA.
• Oversee the process of follow-up on both internal and external audit action plans and provide regular progress report to both EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Conduct priority/sensitive internal audits and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Analyse internal and external audit findings to address audit trends and patterns and apply professional judgement in all audit interactions.
• Identify and assess the design adequacy and operational effectiveness of manual and automated controls within audit scope and utilising data analytics.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the quality of audits through providing professional insights.
• Liaise with all departments within the organisation to ensure effective and efficient auditing of operations.
• Identification of non-conformities analyses and discusses audit findings across the company.
• Collate information to prepare and submit Board Audit Committee report.

Audit and Risk Committee management and Reporting

• Develop an Internal Audit Annual Performance Plan and reports on progress to the Audit Committee.
• Manage and review the internal and external audit engagement outcome in respect of objectives, quality, completeness and feedback, in accordance with Internal Audit standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure the final audit report is timeously completed, signed-off and submitted to key stakeholders.
• Ensure that the audit process is comprehensively evaluated in order to produce quarterly reports internal audit reports to Audit Committee and stakeholders.
• Prepare the quarterly dashboards reports to the Audit and Risk Committee, AGSA.
• Attend the Risk and Audit committee meetings, provide inputs on the improvements of controls and risks mitigations within the organization.
• Report on progress towards implementation of audit finding recommendations.

Audit and Risk Committee Support

• Coordinate the activities of the Audit and Risk Committee in collaboration with the Company Secretary.
• Produce reports on the annual IA Plan, amendments, significant findings and recommendations.
• Report on internal audit activities and ensure the effective coordination thereof.
• Coordinate the audit activities of other assurance providers through the agreement of a time bound. combined assurance model, including internal and external audit, forensics and compliance functions.
• Collate information to prepare and submit Board Audit and Risk Committee report.

Governance and Administration

• Ensure good governance and compliance with audit matters, as well as legislative requirements.
• Review annual audit management letter and internal audit reports and act on any finding.
• Train audit teams and employees to ensure continuous improvement of their understanding of the internal audit methodology, department’s systems and processes.

 Financial Management

• Develop the operational and capital budget required for each national programme.
• Manage expenditure against budget.
• Manage procurement in line with the relevant policies and procedures.
• Address any anomalies in spend and budget.
• Report on financial performance for the national programmes unit.

People Management

• Select, assign, lead and manage people.
• Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system.
• Build and manage relationships with staff members.
• Manage and support staff development.
• Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions.
• Implement the HDA HR policies and procedures as required.
• Manage risks and address issues as they arise.
• Ensure transfer of skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• A post graduate degree in Auditing, Finance Management or similar is required as recognised by SAQA
• A registration as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) (Essential)
• Professional membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa
• MBA or CA (SA) will be an added advantage
• At least 10 years Audit management experience including at least 5 years in a senior management level obtained within Governance, Risk or Audit Management
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework
• Knowledge of Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of National Treasury Internal Audit Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of internal audit principles and practices
• Knowledge of King Report (ii and iii) on Corporate Governance
• A valid drivers license is required.

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Reference: Human Resources Internship Programme (HDA) 2024 

Main Purpose: 

• To provide unemployed graduates, especially from tertiary (University and Universities of Technology) institutions with valuable work experience and skills in the construction and human settlements sector, and to enhance their employability by providing them with internship opportunities in the public service.

Graduates in the following disciplines should apply:

•  Degree or BTech in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology

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Ref: HDA SBA012

Main Purpose: To extract data, verify correctness and accurately capture data onto defined computer databases and spreadsheets to assist in the effective evaluation and presentation of information for subsidy allocation and management.

Key Performance Areas:

Data Management

• Collect source documents from various sources (pay-slips / ID docs / affidavits / contracts etc.)
• Compile, sort and verify the accuracy and validity of documents and data.
• Compare data on current database with data on documents.
• Capture data from source documents and update data that is on the databases (when required)
• Maintain logs of activities and completed tasks.
• Complete subsidy applications for beneficiaries
• Make input in the compilation of lists for allocation and relocation of beneficiaries.
• Prepare and submit subsidy applications to the Provincial Department of Human Settlement
• Prepare relevant documentation and communicate this to project beneficiaries.

Documents Storage

• Scan all source documents.
• Save documents according to record and document storage protocols.
• Ensure all documents stored are clear and easy to read when accessed on system.
• Keep a record of files and documents relating to subsidy applications.

Quality Review

• Resolve unclear, garbled, or indecipherable source documents.
• Locate and correct data entry errors.
• Report inaccuracy and data errors to Subsidy Manager
• Track and report on inaccuracies and errors.
• Attend to ad hoc issues relating to the beneficiary management function.

Liaison

• Liaise on beneficiary management matters with:
• Local / provincial government departments
• Contractors
• Community Liaison Officers
• Project Management Team
• Assist with managing the helpdesk by attending to beneficiaries and ensure resolution of queries and other associated matters.
• Attend meetings as and when required.

Reporting

• Produce required reports according to requirements and defined timelines for:
• Subsidy Manager
• Contractors and
• Project Management Team

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of Grade 12 or similar qualifications
• 2-4 years’ experience in housing delivery environment or office administration and data capturing, at least 2 years must have been as a data capturer.
• Competent in MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience in the Housing Subsidy environment.
• Must have a working knowledge of Human Settlement System (HSS)

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Ref: HDA MSBM013

Main Purpose: To manage and lead the collection, capture of and reporting on data to support the effective takeover, handover and management of projects.

Key Performance Areas:

Data Management:

• Develop, implement and manage systems to control and monitor:
• Receipt of information and documents from contractors relating to beneficiaries
• Quality of information and data
• Sorting of documents and data that has been received
• Capture of information of into various databases and spreadsheets
• Storage of documents and source data
• Tracking and resolving beneficiary queries
• Manage the quality of data that is captured into the database
• Manage the storage and safekeeping of source documents
• Manage duplication of source documents
• Manage the tracking and resolution of matters and queries arising from the helpdesk
• Design and implement database and spreadsheet formats

Reporting:

• Define reports to be sourced from databases and spreadsheets on which data is captured
• Access information and compile reports as required
• Collate periodic reports as required, including Helpdesk Queries and other operational requirements

Liaison

• Liaise on beneficiary management matters with:
• Local / provincial government departments
• Contractors
• Community Liaison Officers
• Project Management Team
• Assist with managing the helpdesk by attending to beneficiaries and ensure resolution of queries and other associated matters.
• Attend meetings as and when required.

People Management:

• Select, assign, lead and manage people
• Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system
• Build and manage relationships with staff members
• Manage and support staff development
• Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions
• Implement the HDA HR policies and procedures as required
• Manage risks and address issues as they arise

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or bachelor’s in public administration and/or management
• Post Graduate qualification will be an advantage
• Computer literacy
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, word, PowerPoint, and teams)
• 5-6 years’ experience in large administrative office. At least 2 years of this are at a staff supervisor level.
• Experience in the Housing Subsidy environment
• Experience in Beneficiary Management Framework - Human Settlements
• Must have a working knowledge of Human Settlement System (HSS)
• Experience in housing construction and/or infrastructure-based environment is preferred
• Experience in the delivery of affordable housing projects is preferable.

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Ref: HDA SLP01

Main Purpose: To provide the HDA with accurate and relevant legal, compliance support and advice to minimise risks and ensure effective contractual arrangements and statutory compliance.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Management

• Assist the Manager: Corporate Legal in reviewing the HDA strategy from a legal perspective and ensure compliance
• Assist the Manager: Corporate Legal in developing the HDA legal department with special emphasis on contractual, land legal and intergovernmental relations and legal compliance
• Assist the Manager: Corporate Legal in developing implementation plans to ensure that the HDA legal strategy is implemented
• Assist the Manager: Corporate Legal in monitoring, managing and implementing the plans to ensure that legal strategy is achieved

Policy Review and Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes
• Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies

Contract Management

• Draft and vet procurement and/or other commercial contracts
• Draft all contracts for the HDA including but not limited to:
• Employment contracts
• Service provider contracts
• Land purchase and disposal contracts
• Land and building management contracts
• Service level agreements
• Project management agreements
• Memoranda of Understanding
• Intergovernmental relationships related agreements
• Terms and conditions of Employment contracts
• MTOP’s, IP, etc.
• Review all contracts signed by the HDA
• Monitor and report on the status of contracts and other agreements drafted/vetted
• Draft legal terms to accompany bid specifications
• Provide input and advice on appropriateness of contracts and recommended or required amendments
• Guide the development of strategic contracting and contract management approaches
• Recommend all contracts for signature or amendments to the authorized HDA signatories
• Compile legal reports on contractual disputes
• Conduct research on legal and contractual issues/disputes
• Update contracts register
• Maintain an updated in the share folder

Legal Management Support and Litigation

• Review and interpret relevant documentation, statutes and information in order to determine the appropriate HDA position
• Provide legal advice to all HDA management as required
• Review legal and contractual environment and identify potential risks
• Provide advice on any disputes, litigation or arbitration related matters
• Represent HDA in litigation and dispute resolution processes and procedures as appropriate
• Manage service providers providing advice or legal representation to HDA
• Represent the HDA in providing legal support and specialist advice to stakeholders and partners
• Participate in and contribute to the IGR legal forum
• Represent the HDA in internal and external litigation and dispute matters
• Be well versed in administrative and employment law and applicable legislation

Legal Advice

• Provide legal advice on all legal matters impacting on the organisation
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions
• Keep abreast with legal developments that might affect the organisation
• Advise on legal risks impacting the organisation

Stakeholder Management and Service Provider Management

• Assist the legal manager in establishing the legal panel for respective areas of expertise
• Instruct and manage legal service providers with consultation and approval from Legal Manager
• Monitor performance in line with briefs provided
• Manage all litigation undertaken by service providers
• Manage legal expenditure on service providers in line with the approved budgets and in consultation with the Manager: Corporate Legal
• Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders in relation to investments and proactively and progressively manage the relationships
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time

Statutory Compliance and Governance

• Ensure that the HDA regulations are relevant and updated to enable the HDA to carry out its mandate as per HDA act
• Review statutes and policies to ensure alignment to legislation and regulations.
• Ensure HDA compliance with relevant legislation
• Develop relevant policies and review statutes and policies aligned to all legislation and regulations as and when required.
• Interpret statues and potential implications for the HDA
• Development and review of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
• Advise the HDA on governance issues in accordance with the PFMA / King III / HDA Act and all relevant legislation
• Assist with Board Administration (if required)
• Support with management of all legal activities within the HDA
• Knowledge of OSH
• Support and manage IR matters
• Knowledge of Land Legal matters and able to support the Land and other departments
• Knowledge of Contract Management
• Identify legal obligations and risks for the HDA

Qualifications & Experience

• Legal degree (LLB) and Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• A minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience with experience in contract law, commercial law and labour law
• Extensive experience in PFMA and Treasury Regulation, Directive and Practice Notes
• Experience in carrying out investigations and leading evidence in disciplinary cases
• Experience in commercial litigation.
• Knowledge, insight and experience of the public and private sector human settlement environments would be preferable

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Reference: HDAHIO003

Main Purpose: The Head of Investment Office of the Housing Development Agency (HDA) is responsible for Managing investment strategies and portfolios for the organisation. Directing, leading, and growing the strategic vision of the business through the investment creation and implementation of HDA asset management insights proposition, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. Providing a comprehensive suite of financing solutions for the development of sustainable human settlement projects leading the HDA to long term financial strength through viable investment financing models and partnerships. Building rapport with key influencers and decision makers at current and prospective clients is also very crucial for business success.

Key Performance Areas:

 Strategic formulation and execution

• Formulate and develop processes for project implementation.
• Provide strategic vision and set direction for the Business Unit.
• Develop and deliver sustainable financial structures, models and solutions for the HDA through various products which include (amongst others) blended financing structures; Public Private Partnerships (PPP) structures, project finance, equity funding models.
• Develop the investment strategy and implementation roadmap with a focused suite of inward and outward driven view.
• Scope Fund raising activities to fund the HDA investments and operations to foster sustainable economic development, strengthen the HDA’s balance sheet and improve delivery of sustainable human settlement.
• Provide strategic support to the regional implementation of the primary mandate.

Portfolio and Property Management

• Oversee effective management and performance of the entire Land department of the HDA.
• Oversees the sourcing of identified land/buildings.
• Negotiates leases and acquisitions when required.
• Manages the effective negotiation of new lease agreements and renewal of existing leases in accordance with market related rates.
• Ensure effective rental collections and maintain low levels of non-performing asset.
• Ensure Project Packaging, Project Compliance and Project Readiness.

Funding and Risk Management

• Oversee the identification of project funders from the public and private sector for HDA programmes and projects.
• Develop and implement the HDA’s funding strategy to optimise borrowing costs at all times with the aim of providing tailor-made investment solutions.
• Develop investment proposals and support during preparation of terms and conditions of financing, discussions with potential investors, risk rating agencies, regulators, asset managers, pension funds etc.
• Ensure sound financial capital management through assuming responsibility for stewardship over the capital under management, as well as efficient utilisation of financial resources.
• Manage all risk aspects of the financing delivery function, in terms of ensuring appropriate structuring of investment risks and on-going mitigations of operations-related risks.
• Develop and implement Investment policies and strategies.
• Work in partnership with external counterparts to hedge credit, foreign exchange, interest rate and market risk in line with approved policies.

 Financial Control

• Oversee the Development Finance sub-unit with strong focus on Capital Raising, Mobilising of funding, and funding modelling.
• Develop, manage, and implement the annual Investments and Development budget.
• Analyzing trends, operating requirements, and forward plans to establish/determine funding/expenditure for the period and or assessing the accuracy of project estimations/costing referring to specifications and/ or technical requirements.
• Monitoring and implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedure.
• Prepare and manage the operational and capital budgets ensuring adherence to deadlines set by the Shareholder (NDHS).
• Overseeing the expenditure of the Business Unit in terms of the business plan and or the agreed budget.
• Ensuring compliance with Public Finance Management (PFMA) and all other relevant legislation.
• Integrate Finance Development in all provinces to ensure a reduction in the over reliance on MTOP’s and KPI’s.

Deal Appraisal and Execution

• Proactively manage investment projects that are taken to bankability through, amongst others, evaluation of the feasibility of investment opportunities with a view to ensuring that they are commercially sound prospects for financing. This must be performed
• in alignment with the agreed strategy and mandate, due diligence process and deal structuring.
• Oversee the execution of transactions and drive the approval process to facilitate the structure and negotiate the detailed terms of the deal / transaction in liaison with internal and external stakeholders to drive the approval of transactions through the various approval structures.

 Strategic Relationships Management

• Establish Strategic Initiatives and manage Public and Private Partnerships.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers (in government entities, development banks, private companies and commercial banks) to contribute to sustainable human settlement development.
• Strengthen Public Sector capabilities in the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and in financing of mixed-use development projects
• Collaborate with Corporate Support to communicate and showcase the HDA business offerings and focused strategies across all stakeholders.
• Identify the relevant stakeholders in relation to business requirements
• Drive investment promotion activities within the regions, through outward focused marketing and stakeholder management sessions.

Reporting:

• Analyze the business strategy to determine the applicable deliverables and targets.

 People Management:

• Analyze the business strategy to determine the applicable deliverables and targets.
• Establish human resource requirements in line with expected deliverables.
• Create a conducive environment for performance.
• Manage Performance of the divisions.
• Lead people in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Provide feedback to the relevant stakeholders.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Post graduate degree in development finance or economics.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 10-15 years demonstrable experience in project finance.
• Demonstrable understanding of the macroeconomic environment.
• Property sector exposure at management level (human settlements, affordable housing and financial sector environment exposure.
• Experience in private and public sector investment.
• Proven capability to engage with Board committees Government and Private sector stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience with capital raising for projects

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Reference: HDADMEC01

Main Purpose: To control and coordinate all material aspects of projects and project managers that are responsible for projects to ensure developments are completed on time, within budget and to specifications while meeting all role-player expectations.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Management

• Participate in the management of the Regional Office.
• Contributing as a manager to the overall effective functioning of the HDA assigned projects in the province.
• Ensuring integration of the different functions within the regional office to ensure optimal delivery of the HDA mandate on assigned projects.
• Ensure the alignment of projects to the broader HDA strategy and strategic intention.

Project Management

• Establishing and enhancing systems to implement and manage a range of projects and project managers simultaneously.
• Establishing a coordinated communication system for all active projects
• Developing and implementing a project risk management framework
• Recognizing key project constraints facing the projects and coordinating the successful resolution of the challenges
• Developing and managing the implementation of project plans
• Overseeing project teams including internal and external stakeholders and participants
• Driving and managing project technical meetings
• Managing and monitoring the implementation of a project communication plan.
• Managing the project budgets and monitoring variances.
• Drafting and managing project reporting.
• Chairing allocated technical and progress meetings.
• Managing health and safety on all project sites.
• Ensuring legal and contractual compliance on all project sites.
• Monitor that projects meet role player requirements.

Project Planning

• Managing the project budgeting and cash flows
• Managing the liaison with project related stakeholders
• Managing the development of project roles and resourcing plans
• Manage the allocation of resources (both internal and external) and required outputs
• Managing the development of project plans
• Agreeing project milestones and reporting requirements on projects.

Project Funding Management

• Controlling the standard of funding applications
• Monitoring the project funding progress
• Identifying and addressing project funding challenges.

Project Related Procurement

• Managing the development of appropriate TORs for project related procurement
• Evaluating proposals and appointing relevant service providers to facilitate project related delivery.

 People Management

• Select, assign, lead and manage resources and people.
• Manage the performance of staff in line with their performance management agreements.
• Provide advice, guidance, and direction to subordinate managers and staff toward their professional development.
• Implementing the HDA HR policies and procedures with the team
• Manage risks and address labour issues as they arise.
• Provide leadership to the entire team, defining objectives to be achieved by the business unit.
• Manage recruitment and support staff development.
• Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions.
• Manage performance of direct reports ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with non-performance accordingly.
• Ensure that the working environment contributes to improving staff morale and increasing productivity.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Degree in Planning or Engineering or Construction or equivalent built environment discipline
• 10 - 12 years’ experience in a Project Management role.
• A minimum of 5 years of this experience must be at management level.
• Professional Registration with relevant accredited councils within the built environment discipline.
• Experience in housing construction and/or infrastructure-based project management.
• Experience in the delivery and project management of low income or affordable housing projects is preferable.
• Driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.