HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA) VACANCIES

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The HDA has the following Six (6) Month Temporary contract
 
TEMPORARY INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Chief Audit Executive
Reference: HDAIAM1
 
Main Purpose: The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the execution of internal audit engagements. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the entire audit process from planning, executing, and reporting internal auditing activities. All audit work must conform to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Assist the HDA in maintaining effective and efficient controls by evaluating the controls in place to mitigate risk and develop recommendations for enhanced improvement.
 
Key Performance Areas:
1. Internal Audit

• To plan, execute and conclude on financial, regulatory, compliance or operational ad-hoc reviews or audits.
• Proactively audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses.
• Manage the implementation of the Internal Audit Plan and its activities.
• To identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.
• Perform audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through monitoring and evaluating of internal controls.
• Assist the HDA to identify control gaps and opportunities for improvements.
• Offer consultative support on issues of governance, risk management, controls and compliance within the HDA.
• Coordinate the assurance activities of internal audit with other assurance providers.
• Manage and develop a team of junior auditors and/or interns.
• Assist with the development and implementation of quality assurance programme.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations and action plans that management are required to effect.
• Perform all reasonable tasks given by the Chief Audit Executive
• Conduct preliminary fraud assessments and coordinate forensic investigations with external parties.
• Periodic reviews the level of the Agency’s compliance with relevant laws/regulations and internal controls on irregular expenditure and monitoring thereof.

 
2. Risk Management

• Collaborate with Risk Manager in terms of the Combined Assurance Framework.

 
3. Governance

• Provide input into the development of the internal auditing policies and procedures.
• Contribute in the HDA’s initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improve productivity and reduce operating costs within the area of responsibility.
• Comply with all the mandatory guidelines with the professional practice of Internal Audit and all applicable legislative requirements within HDA including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc.
• Ensure sound administration and governance in the unit.
• Assist with training and awareness to improve the organisation control environment.

 
4. Reporting

• Prepare the Internal Audit reports with recommendations to communicate audit results in line with the IIA standards.
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly audit & risk reports for presentation and adoption by the EXCO, Risk and Audit Committee and Board.
• Assist with the communication of audit outcome through internal audit reports.
• Prepare progress reports towards implementation of audit finding recommendations and action plans.

 
5. Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Degree in Internal Auditing/finance related qualification.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Internal Auditing with at least 3 years of middle management experience.
• Experience in PFMA Public Entities.
• Valid professional membership with an Institute of Internal Auditors is required.
• Any of the following professional certifications is a requirement: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) / Internal Audit Technician (IAT) / Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) / Completion of Articles.

 
 
Remuneration Scale: R84 633 per month (all-inclusive package) Closing date for applications is 29 May 2024.
 
To submit your application, please send an email to: HDARecruitCEO@thehda.co.za
 
When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:
1. CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
2. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
3. The CV must be in PDF format.
4. Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
5. Copies of identity document must be provided.
6. Two contactable references must be provided.
 
Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.
 
Conditions of service: The HDA is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females. The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
 
The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.
 
 
 
 

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The HDA has the following Six (6) Month Temporary Contract
 
TEMPORARY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Risk Manager
Reference: HDATCO1
 
Main Purpose: Compliance officer ensures the Agency is in compliance with its regulatory and legal requirements as well as internal policies and bylaws. To identify and assess regulatory compliance risks and ensure monitoring through appropriate compliance systems and processes and further provide compliance advice throughout the Agency. Provide the reporting on the regulatory compliance risk to management. Provide and ensure compliance reporting in terms of legislation to all applicable regulatory bodies in collaboration with the business units. Promote the ethical compliance culture across the Agency.
 
Key Performance Areas:
1. Compliance Officer

• Implement a comprehensive compliance programme aligned to organisational planning process.
• Assist management in the design, development, and implementation of compliance frameworks.
• Assist in the design, development, and delivery of compliance awareness and training interventions.
• Develop or review, advise, and create awareness of the compliance role and responsibility descriptions.
• Ensure compliance through best fit compliance practice aligned to regulatory requirements and create awareness with stakeholders to embed a compliance culture.
• Identify, assess, and prioritise all the applicable regulatory requirements that the Agency is required to comply with.
• Develop and implement a compliance monitoring plan using accepted standards, methodologies, and tools.
• Assist and provide input for the identification, prioritisation, and management of compliance risk by developing a compliance monitoring plan.
• Present the monitoring plan to management and governance stakeholders for approval using appropriate monitoring methodologies.
• Determine the governance requirements relating to compliance reporting.
• Determine the compliance reporting requirements to stakeholders and/or supervisors in terms of regulatory organisation requirements.
• Build and maintain communication channels and liaison with stakeholders and regulators.
• Draft policies and procedures to address the management of the relationship with regulators and management.

 
2. Risk Management

• Perform effective risk and control assessments periodically.
• Work together with the Manager to conduct risk assessments, analyze risks, and assist with the enterprise risk management function.
• Provide continuous support to Business Units on risk and internal control-related matters.
• Promote and institutionalise risk awareness culture and compliance in the organisation.
• Develop and track the fraud recommendation action plan to mitigate identified fraud risks of the HDA.

 
3. Governance

• Develop, review, coordinate, and facilitate approval protocol and implement policies and procedures within area of responsibility.
• Monitor and report on compliance with contract SLA’s.
• Work with Audit Manager to drive initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity, and reducing operating costs within the area of responsibility.
• Comply with all legislative requirements, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, DORA.
• Ensure sound administrative and governance services.
• Assist with training and awareness to improve the organisation’s compliance culture.

 
4. Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly audit & risk reports for presentation and adoption by the EXCO, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board.
• Assist with the reporting of internal audit, risk, and compliance reports.
• Report on progress towards implementation of annual compliance plan.

 
5. Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or NQF 7 qualification in Law/Internal Audit/BCom/Risk Management/related qualification.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Compliance.
• Certification in Compliance will be added as advantage.
• Experience in PFMA Public Entities will be added advantage.
• Valid membership with Compliance Institute is an added advantage.

 
 
Remuneration Scale: R37 775 per month (all-inclusive package) Closing date for applications is 29 May 2024.
 
To submit your application, please send an email to: HDARecruitCEO@thehda.co.za
 
When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:
1. CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
2. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
3. The CV must be in PDF format.
4. Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
5. Copies of identity document must be provided.
6. Two contactable references must be provided.
 
Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.
 
Conditions of service: The HDA is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females. The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
 
The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.



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The HDA has the following Six (6) Month Temporary
 
TEMPORARY INTERNAL AUDITOR
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Internal Audit Manager
Reference: HDAIA1
 
Main Purpose: The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the execution of internal audit engagements. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the entire audit process from planning, executing, and reporting internal auditing activities. All audit work must conform to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Assist the HDA in maintaining effective and efficient controls by evaluating the controls in place to mitigate risk and develop recommendations for enhanced improvement.
 
Key Performance Areas:
1. Internal Audit

• To assist in planning, executing, and concluding financial, regulatory, compliance, or operational ad-hoc reviews or audits.
• Proactively assist in audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses.
• Assist to identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.
• Assist in performing audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through monitoring and evaluating internal controls.
• Assist the HDA to identify control gaps and opportunities for improvements.
• Assist in offering consultative support on issues of governance, risk management, controls, and compliance within the HDA.
• Assist in coordinating the activities of internal audit with other assurance providers.
• Assist with the implementation of a quality assurance programme.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of recommendations and action plans that management is required to effect.
• Assist in performing all reasonable tasks given by the Chief Audit Executive.
• Assist in conducting preliminary fraud assessments and coordinate forensic investigations with external parties.
• Assist with periodic reviews of the level of the Agency’s compliance with relevant laws/regulations and internal controls on irregular expenditure and monitoring thereof.

 
2. Risk Management

• Assist in performing effective risk and control assessments periodically.
• Work with the Risk Manager to conduct risk assessments, analyze risks, and assist with the enterprise risk management function.
• Work with risk and compliance to assist in risk management initiatives.
• Assist in providing continuous support to Business Units on risk and internal control-related matters.
• Assist in promoting and institutionalizing risk awareness culture and compliance in the organisation.
• Assist in developing and tracking the fraud recommendation action plan to mitigate identified fraud risks of the HDA.

 
3. Governance

• Assist in giving input into the development of the internal auditing policies and procedures.
• Assist in contributing to the HDA’s initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity, and reducing operating costs within the area of responsibility.
• Assist in complying with all the mandatory guidelines with the professional practice of Internal Audit and all applicable legislative requirements within HDA including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, and DORA.
• Assist with training and awareness to improve the organisation’s control environment.

 
4. Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of Internal Audit reports with recommendations to communicate audit results in line with the IIA standards.
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly audit and risk reports for presentation and adoption by the EXCO, Risk and Audit Committee, and Board.
• Assist with the reporting of internal audit reports.
• Assist with reporting on progress towards implementation of audit-finding recommendations and action plans.

 
5. Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Internal Auditing / Accounting / Risk management related qualification.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Internal Auditing.
• Experience in PFMA Public Entities.
• Valid professional membership with an Institute of Internal Auditors will be an added advantage.

 
 
Remuneration Scale: R43 433 per month (all-inclusive package) Closing date for applications is 29 May 2024.
 
To submit your application, please send an email to: HDARecruitCEO@thehda.co.za
 
When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:
1. CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
2. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
3. The CV must be in PDF format.
4. Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
5. Copies of identity document must be provided.
6. Two contactable references must be provided.
 
Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.
 
Conditions of service: The HDA is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females. The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
 
The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.



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