HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA) VACANCIES

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The HDA has the following Six months temporary 
 
TEMPORARY FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Officer: Facilities
Reference: HDA FA001
 
Main Purpose: To ensure the efficient and effective coordination of the organization's facilities, including maintaining office equipment, coordinating service providers, overseeing switchboard and front office operations, and ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations.
 
Key Performance Areas:
1. Switchboard Management and Maintenance
• Provide occasional support at the reception area.
• Handle and respond appropriately to incoming calls.
• Route calls to the correct recipients.
• Take messages and ensure they reach the appropriate parties.
• Report switchboard issues to the Facilities Officer and ensure they are resolved.
2. Front Office Management
• Greet visitors and direct visitors to the appropriate staff and venues.
• Manage visitor sign-in processes.
• Address queries and maintain queries register.
• Submit weekly reports on query types to the Facilities Officer.
• Ensure reception is organised, clean and have all needed stationery.
3. Meeting Room Administration
• Schedule and manage meeting room bookings.
• Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and equipped for meetings.
• Ensure all necessary meeting equipment is set up and functioning.
• Arrange refreshments for meetings.
4. Maintenance of office equipment
• Coordinate the maintenance of office equipment to ensure equipment is in sound working order at all times.
• Report any faulty office equipment.
5. Service Provider Management
• Conduct daily cleaning inspections.
• Ensure boardrooms meet standards before meetings.
• Maintain professional relationships with service providers.
• Oversee service provider activities.
6. General Administration
• Distribute mail.
• Maintain internal telephone list.
• Ensure availability of telephone-related information.
• Maintain stock levels of office stationery and refreshments.
• Assist with administrative tasks including answering calls and booking boardrooms.
• Help process invoices and maintain records of processed invoices.
• Address supplier invoice discrepancies and ensure correct deliveries.
• Provide administrative support for queries and booking requests. 
• Perform general office administration tasks.
7. OHS
• Ensure compliance with security, health, and safety regulations.
• Work with Regional and Provincial managers to implement OHS strategies.
• Act proactively to prevent and address incident reports and accidents.
• Respond immediately and effectively as the first responder to accidents.
• Provide guidance to ensure policy and procedure compliance.
• Identify and address non-compliance issues.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Maintain and update health and safety records and compliance areas.
• Support the upkeep of the preventative maintenance log.
 
Qualifications & Experience
• National Diploma in Facilities Management / Occupational Health & Safety / Property Management or similar. 
• Computer literacy: Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Knowledge and technical know-how relating to all aspects of Facilities administration.
• 2 years in Facilities Management / Occupational Health & Safety / Property Management. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Good verbal, written and problem-solving skills.
 
 
 
Remuneration Scale: R9375 per month (all inclusive package) 
 
Closing date for applications is 23 August 2024. 
 
To submit your application, please send an email HDARecruit@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. 
 
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 Three year Fixed-term contract 
 
LEGAL SPECIALIST
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Manager: Corporate Legal
Reference: HDA LS002
 
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:
1. Contract Management

• 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/contracts
• Memoranda of Understanding
• Intergovernmental relationships
• Review all contracts signed by the HDA.
• 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 authorised HDA signatories.

2. Legal Management Support and Litigation

• Review and interpret relevant documentation, statutes, and information 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, labour relations and arbitration related matters.
• Represent HDA in litigation and dispute resolution processes and procedures as appropriate.
• Manage service providers by providing advice and/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.

3. Service Provider Management

• 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 Corporate Legal Manager.

4. 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 actives within the HDA.
• Knowledge of OHS.
• Support and manage IR matters.
• Knowledge of Land Legal matters and able to support the Land and other departments.
• Knowledge of Contract Management.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• Legal degree (LLB) / B. Proc / four (4) Years legal degree and Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
• 5 years’ in contract law, commercial law and labour law
• 3 years’ experience in PFMA and Treasury Regulation, Directive and Practice Notes.
• 5 years’ in conducting investigations and leading evidence in disciplinary cases.
• 3 years’ experience in commercial litigation.
• Knowledge, insight, and experience of the public and private sector human settlement environments would be preferable.

 
 
Remuneration Scale: R570 700 to R741 900 per annum (all inclusive package)
 
Closing date for applications is 22 August 2024.
 
To submit your application, please send an email HDARecruitLegal@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.
 
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 Three year Fixed-term contract
 
GIS TECHNICIAN
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Manager: Spatial Information and Analysis
Reference: HDAGIST001
 
Main Purpose: Provide advanced spatial information products, data and solutions to the operational areas of the HDA in line with the GIS Strategy.
 
1. Data Management & Database Administration

• Support the line-manager by establishing data requirements of clients through running consultation forums, developing data definitions, and confirming these with clients as required.
• Receive data in line with agreed partnership arrangements and/or agreements as required.
• Prepare data for uploading to required systems:
• Review and normalise each set of data received from different sources, verify the reliability, consistency, and accuracy of the data.
• Integrate data from different sources.
• Resolve potential data conflicts or duplications.
• Edit, create, convert, calculate, and merge data and attributes from different sources.
• Use GIS software (i.e., ArcGIS, X-tools etc.) to integrate spatial and non-spatial data into the HDA’s spatial databases.
• Design, develop and support databases required for the unit.
• Maintain and support various human settlements project databases.
• Maintain and enhance data sets according to evolving needs and resources.
• Document metadata and develop reports.

2. Analyse, generate and interpret spatial and non-spatial information

• Create information and present in the form of maps, reports, tables, graphs, dashboards, applications, presentations, infographics, etc. to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Respond to GIS requests and queries from other departments/programmes in a courteous, timely and professional manner.
• Proactively develop a spatial analysis agenda to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Use research methodologies to conduct independent spatial analysis.
• Use GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, PlanetGIS) and statistical (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau) software, as well as extensions to integrate spatial and non-spatial data to provide information products in the form of maps, presentations, dashboards, tables, charts, databases, web applications, etc.
• Use scripts (SQL, Python, Arcade), models and rule sets and tools available to automate manual procedures for efficient delivery.
• Design 3D models using GIS Software (ArcGIS Pro and City engine) to visualise and stimulate the real world.
• Analyse housing sector and related data to identify trends, hotspots, outliers, and patterns.
• Develop scenarios based on various trends to predict and forecast future spatial trends/possibilities.
• Interpret findings from the data analysis and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Present findings of spatial analyses.
• Write reports to influence decision making to relevant stakeholders.

3. Information System Support

• Develop automated business processes and workflows to enhance manual process in the GIS unit .
• Develop and implement applications and automated processes to streamline operational process based on organisational needs and user requirements.
• Use the latest technologies to design and develop customised spatial decision support systems such as web-based GIS applications and dashboards based on user requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the desktop and spatial applications.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and implement solutions.
• Provide system administration and user management of online and enterprise platforms.
• Ensure that the datasets, databases and supporting information are backed up.
• Ensure that datasets, databases and supporting information adhere to the standards, procedures and protocols set by the GIS unit.
• Train users in utilising desktop and online spatial applications by providing training, developing manuals, and providing on-going user support.
• Monitor the performance of the geospatial system through reviewing system utilization and make recommendations to manage effective system performance.
• Ensure that developed skills are shared amongst team members by contributing to the unit standard operating procedures and GIS strategy4. Project Funding Management.

4. Perform technical tasks with online and offline special tools

• Search, identify and label properties for mapping and presentation purposes.
• Edit, create, and manipulate data from various sources.
• Draw polygons and calculate extent of properties.
• Create buffers and calculate distance between properties.
• Import and export various datasets such as shape files, tables, pictures etc.
• Create graphic displays and maps for various departments’ needs.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• Post graduate qualification in Geography, Geo-informatics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Science or related field from an accredited university.
• Five years of experience in using a GIS by supporting multi-users at various levels in business.
• Experience in assessing client needs and translating them into GIS products and services.
• Knowledge of the ESRI suite of products, including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online and application development will be considered an advantage.
• Project Management experience will be advantageous.

 
 
Remuneration Scale: R394 200 - R492 750 per annum (all inclusive package)
 
Closing date for applications is 21 August 2024.
 
To submit your application, please send an email HDARecruitCIO@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.
 
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 Three-year Fixed term contract
 
GIS ANALYST
Location: Head Office – Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Manager: GIS
Ref: HDA GISA002
 
Main Purpose: Manage databases and provide advanced spatial information solutions and applications to the organisation.
 
Key Performance Areas:
1. Data Management and Database Administration

• Collect data to from various departments and external sources to support different operational areas in the organisation
• Manage the HDA’s spatial data environment
• Advanced knowledge of database management systems.
• Maintain and enhance data sets according to evolving needs and resources.
• Document metadata and develop metadata reports
• Generate, maintain, and disseminate data according to HDA standards by taking the client’s needs into consideration by specifying the appropriate coordinate systems, file formats and project areas.
• Support the line-manager by establishing data requirements of clients through running consultation fora, developing data definitions, and confirming these with clients as required
• Have a good understanding of spatial and non-spatial data and how it can be related and used to inform decision-making.
• Undertake pre-processing of structured and unstructured spatial and alpha-numerical data.

2. Research, spatial analysis, and interpretation

• Collect data to from various departments and external sources to support different operational areas in the organisation
• Manage the HDA’s spatial data environment
• Advanced knowledge of database management systems.
• Maintain and enhance data sets according to evolving needs and resources.
• Document metadata and develop metadata reports
• Generate, maintain, and disseminate data according to HDA standards by taking the client’s needs into consideration by specifying the appropriate coordinate systems, file formats and project areas.
• Support the line-manager by establishing data requirements of clients through running consultation fora, developing data definitions, and confirming these with clients as required
• Have a good understanding of spatial and non-spatial data and how it can be related and used to inform decision-making.
• Undertake pre-processing of structured and unstructured spatial and alpha-numerical data.

3. Information System Support Development

• Develop solutions such as API’s, systems and applications to streamline operational process based on organisational needs and user requirements.
• Develop and enhance business processes for the unit where required.
• Develop Esri based applications for business requirements.
• Assist in the review, maintenance, development, and administration of the HDA’s spatial information systems by providing:
• training and training material.
• data updates.
• data enhancements.
• system development.
• system administration; and
• technical support within agreed service levels
• Ensure that datasets, databases and supporting information adhere to the standards, procedures and protocols set by the HDA and online platforms.
• Implement user and reference groups to facilitate testing of systems
• Use the latest technologies to design and develop customised spatial decision support systems such as web-based GIS applications and dashboards based on departmental and/or user requirements.
• Scan similar spatial information systems in the sector and use technologies to enhance the HDA’s spatial information system.
• Provide maintenance to existing spatial- and business information applications
• Where required, ensure that developed skills are shared amongst team members.
• Create specific sessions to enhance development skills to spread the responsibilities
• Manage implementation of corrective action required as an outcome of testing
• Design and develop change management process to facilitate system implementation
• Manage overall system implementation
• Present progress reports and presentations on solutions to executives and technical staff
• Understanding of web programming, software development and website design and development.

4. Project Management

• Provide technical support for the implementation and operation of GIS projects.
• Coordinate and manage GIS projects by documenting requests and recording progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Take team lead on given projects, which includes people management and timeous delivery of projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to determine their GIS needs.
• Ensure that procurement policies and procedures are followed.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide training to internal and external stakeholders on spatial information systems.
• Manage HDA exhibitions and engage with external stakeholders at conferences, workshops, indabas, etc.
• Liaise with service providers to ensure that services are provided according to service level agreements, memorandum of understanding, etc.
• Attend internal and external meetings as and when required.

6. Values Management

• Behaviours in line with HDA values and principles. The values are:
• Performance-orientation.
• Excellence.
• Accountability.
• Teamwork.
• The supporting principles are respect, trust, care, and integrity.

 
Skills

• Demonstrate skills and understanding of how GIS can be used in a planning environment supported with information products in guiding and influencing decisions and policy making in the sector.
• Advanced knowledge of the Esri suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and Esri-based applications like ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Survey123 and ArcGIS Hub.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of business intelligence software such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.
• Working knowledge of programming languages, including Python, Jupyter Notebook, JavaScript.
• Intermediate knowledge of web programming and website development.
• Able to understand geographic concepts of location, scale, resolution, spatial reference, and projection in relation to a development and planning environment supporting users with information.
• Able to work under time constraints and deadlines and accomplish project tasks.
• Strong mathematical acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Keep abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of GIS, remote sensing, data science and urban planning.
• Esri Tools development.
• Application development.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• Post graduate qualification in Geo-informatics, GIS, Information Science, Geography, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• More than five years of experience in a geospatial environment to inform decision-making
• Ability to train and mentor GIS and non-GIS professionals on GIS software and information systems.
• Experience in assessing client needs and translating them into GIS products and services.
• This position requires an employee to be flexible, be able to multitask, think intuitively, implore time management, and project management skills, and possess troubleshooting ability.
• Driver’s license

 
 
Remuneration Scale: R570 700 and R741 900 per annum (all-inclusive package)
 
Closing date: for applications is 21 August 2024
 
To submit your application, please send an email HDARecruitCIO@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. Copy of identity document must be provided.
6. Two contactable references.
 
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, 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.