HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA) VACANCIES

The HDA has the following positions: Three (3) years Fixed Term contract position:
 
SPECIALIST: STRATEGY AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Location: Head Office
Reporting Line: Manager: Strategy and Organisational Performance
Ref: HDASSOP001
 
Main Purpose: To effectively coordinate HDA’s organisation wide development of the Strategy, Annual Performance Plan in alignment with Organisational Strategic imperatives and mandate as covered in the HDA Act. The functions also manages Organisational Performance against the APP and Strategic Plan and Performance Audits and Reviews, Quarterly Reports and Annual Reports.

Key Performance Areas:
1. Strategy and Annual Performance Planning

• Assist in the development of the HDA strategy and annual performance plan in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support departments in the development of departmental plans.
• Provide any other support to the strategic planning process.
• Draft the strategy documents through interpreting, extracting and capturing inputs provided by the Exco members.
• Review all the strategic plans (5-year strategy, annual strategic plan, Annual Performance plan, Macro Indicators and Mid-year review and any other work plans), to manage consistency of information.
• Develop all related presentations and represent the HDA at all forums that engage with the HDA Develop the HDA business plan in conjunction with the Provinces and Regions.
• Provision of training and awareness sessions to internal business units on the APP.
• Ensure the appropriate application of DPME planning framework in the development and finalisation the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
• Coordinate and work with the Marketing unit in the publication of the final Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan to the National Department and other stakeholders.

 
2. Reporting and Monitoring

• Source relevant information for inclusion into the quarterly and annual reports.
• Develop quarterly reports and submission to the National Department of Human Settlements (including annexures).
• Manage compliance and reporting deadlines, obligations, channels and standards.
• Consolidate and submit an analytical perspective of the Monthly reports submitted.
• Manage accuracy and consistency of content in quarterly and annual reports aligned with the APP and Strategic Plan.
• Co-ordinate reports from all 3 HDA Regional Heads (Monthly and Quarterly).
• Compile and distribute performance information reports for review to Exco.
• Manage and ensure appropriate application of the National Treasury Framework for Reporting Entities performance.
• Report Performance information bi-monthly to the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit in tracking all the active HDA projects.
• Reconciliation of reported performance information between Strategy and Organisational Performance and Monitoring and Evaluation unit to identify misalignments and non-reconciling items.
• Respond to the National Departments requests for information which relate to submitted Quarterly and Annual performance information.

 
3. Performance Compliance

• Validation, reporting, submission and management of portfolio of evidence including (operational plan reports and stakeholder updates).
• Manage the Organisational year end performance information audit with External Auditors in compliance with the Office of the Auditor General’s external audit framework.
• Manage the Organisational quarterly performance information audit with Internal Auditors in compliance with the International Standards of Auditing, Office of the Auditor General’s external audit framework and National Treasury Internal Audit Framework.
• Compiling, monitoring and checking quarterly reports.
• Monitoring that portfolio of evidence files are consistent with the Technical Indicator Descriptors across all departments in terms of expected requirements.
• Review portfolio of evidence files for accuracy.
• Compile all necessary files for Internal and External audit purposes.
• Understand requirements and findings of the audit and ensure improvements are implemented annually and quarterly.
• Manage implementation of work within established policies, systems, procedures, processes, and practices.
• Provide advice and assistance to others to ensure their compliance with policy and governance procedures.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.
• Respond within the given timelines to audit queries and communication of audit findings from auditors.

 
4. Finance and Business Planning

• Development of business plans and financial models to align with the HDA’s Section 23 mandate.
• Facilitating strategic plans in the HDA’s regional business planning process through the logic model as prescribed by the DPME.

 
5. Quality Improvement

• Participation in quality improvement reviews at various departments and external forums such as the Project Tracking and Risk Champion forums.
• Writing comprehensive reports that document the overall outcome of the quality improvement reviews detailing the actual findings and recommendations by individual service categories and providers.
• Assist in the development of evaluation tools that will produce quantitative and qualitative data and findings to validate compliance with approved standards.
• Co-ordinate the process of data collection and the analysis of data by internal staff and outside consultants
• Assist in identifying service delivery indicators and outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness of applied standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of surveys and other related evaluation tools.
• Participate in quality improvement team meetings and specialty training sessions.
• Review quality improvement review findings and formulate recommendations to improve the quality standards.

 
6. Digital Performance Reporting and Validation tools

• Development and configuration of SharePoint Intranet Strategy and Organisational Performance Portal pages for reporting and data validation.
• Management and Administration of the Strategy and Organisational Performance SharePoint site for Monthly, Quarterly and Monthly reporting.
• Database Administration with the use of SharePoint Listing and architecture of metadata to SharePoint Library to integrate with forms and workflows.
• Design, develop and configure Microsoft Forms for the collection of data and integration into intranet,
• Code, Develop, design and architecture of Power Automate workflows to integrate with Microsoft forms and SharePoint Intranet.
• Design, Development and coding of AI processors and data mining tools to conform document formatting for analysis and data verification.
• Ability to apply skills in Power BI, Power Query , Tableau , SSRS , and SharePoint Data Administration.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Public Administration, Development, Development Finance or similar fields is required (i.e. Bachelor of Arts Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Development Studies, Business Development and Finance etc.) is required.
• An honours degree in is required.
• Understanding of Government Planning and Business Planning Processes
• Experience in performing audits will be an added advantage
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting and analysis, Monitoring and Reporting project management
• Experience in Human Settlements sector will be an advantage
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Competent at MS Office, MS Excel and other innovation tools

Remuneration Scale: R570 700 – R741 900 per Annum (all-inclusive package)
 
Closing date for applications is 03 October 2025.

To submit your application, please send an email HDARecruitSSPPC@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. Certified copies of all qualifications must be provided.
5. Certified 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 ● South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA. 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.

​The HDA has the following 3 Years Fixed-Term contract Positions:
 
INTERNAL AUDITORS X2
Location: Head Office
Reporting Line: Internal Audit Manager
Contract: Three Year Fixed Term
Reference: HDAIA001
 
Main Purpose: The Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting in the execution of internal audit engagements. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in performing the entire audit process including 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

• Plan, execute, and conclude financial, regulatory, compliance, or operational ad-hoc reviews or audits.
• Proactively assist in audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.
• Perform audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through monitoring and evaluating internal controls.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvements.
• Offer consultative support on issues of governance, risk management, controls, and compliance within the HDA.
• Coordinate the activities of internal audit with other assurance providers.
• Implement of a quality assurance programme.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations and action plans that management is required to effect.
• Perform all reasonable tasks given by the Chief Audit Executive.
• 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

• Perform effective risk and control assessments periodically.
• Work with the Risk Manager to conduct risk assessments, analyse risks and assist with the enterprise risk management function.
• Work with risk and compliance to assist in risk management initiatives.
• Provide continuous support to Business Units on risk and internal control-related matters.
• Promote and institutionalize 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

• Provide input into the development of the internal auditing policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the HDA’s initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity, and reducing 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, BAS, and DORA.
• Assist with training and awareness to improve the organisation’s control environment.

4. Reporting

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

 
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. ·
• Professional membership with Institute of Internal Auditors. ·
• Any of the following professional certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) / Internal Audit Technician (IAT) / Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CEF) / Completion of Articles.

 
Remuneration Scale: R521 200 – R651 556 per annum (all-inclusive package)
 
Closing date for applications is 01 October 2025.
 
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, South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA. 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.