HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA) VACANCIES

​The HDA has the following 6 months temporary contract Position:
 
TEMPORARY PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR: EASTERN CAPE
Location: Eastern Cape
Reporting Line: Project Manager
Contract duration: 6 months
Reference: HDATPM001
 
Main Purpose: To provide effective site coordination and communication support to facilitate and enable the effective take-over and handover of sites.
 
Key Performance Areas:
1. Meeting Management

• Arrange and facilitate all site / technical and allocation meetings.
• Arrange and facilitate relationship meetings between the contractors and beneficiaries in matters relating to rectifying defects.
• Arrange and facilitate all meetings that lead to the successful completion of the project.

2. Project Coordination

• Plan and coordinate inspections as per the Clerk of Works projections.
• Coordinate the collection and collation of project documentation.
• Coordinate the collection and collation of subsidy documentation from the contractors.
• Implement Project Managers communication plan.
• Coordinate on site activities of donor programmes.
• Coordinate and assist in the collation of all project documentation from contractors.

3. Unit handover / takeover

• Arrange and coordinate the takeover of units, keys, certificates etc.
• Arrange and coordinate handover of units, keys, certificates etc.
• Coordinate training of residents.
• Coordinate all installations of technical items after beneficiary handover.
• Manage relationships between contractors and beneficiaries relating to rectification of defects.

 
Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Diploma in Built Environment or equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Competent in MS Project, Outlook, Excel intermediate and Word intermediate.

 
Remuneration Scale: R28 566.66 – R35 709.42 per annum (all-inclusive package)
 
 
Closing date for applications 14 November 2025.
 
To submit your application, please send an email to : HDARecruitRegAEC@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.

​The HDA has the following 6 months temporary contract Position:
 
TEMPORARY ASSISTANT TOWN PLANNER: EASTERN CAPE
Location: Eastern Cape
Reporting Line: Town Planner
Contract duration: 6 months
Reference: HDAATP001
 
Main Purpose: To provide technical support in terms of land acquisition, land disposal, project planning and packaging for the development of human settlement.
 
Key Performance Areas:
1. Land and Property Identification

• Implement a set of criteria for appropriate land identification
• Collect a variety of statical data and prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use
• Collate and compile land record information in support of land identification for human settlement developments
• Identify appropriate land and properties for the HDA
• Research opportunities related to land
• Identify suitable land for the HDA to acquire
• Assess land in line with the HDA criteria and strategy
• Engage with stakeholder’s around pre-identified land
• Research viability of the land
• Assess land in line with the HDA criteria and strategy

2. Land Suitability Assessment

• Assess land potential in terms of the approved pre-acquisition feasibility model in relation to:
• Geotechnical assessments
• Land use assessments
• Environmental impact assessments
• Financial feasibility assessments including valuations
• Integrated development and social infrastructure assessments
• Development potential and assessments
• Infrastructure capability and capacity assessments
• Any other relevant assessments
• Draft layout plans to support land release requests from government departments
• Develop planning studies and reports in support oof HDA land acquisition programme
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments.

3. Development Planning

• Provide support and information for submission of development application
• Manage the land use management process for the HDA
• Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of rezoning, statutory applications, site plans, and other town planning related plans and policies

 
Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant diploma/degree in Town Planning is required.
• 2 years’ experience in the built environment is required.
• Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD or related spatial information systems will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of deeds information.
• Knowledge of human settlements development be an added advantage.

 
Remuneration Scale: R37 775.00 – R47 218.00 per month (all-inclusive package).
 
 
Closing date for applications is 14 November 2025.
 
To submit your application, please send an email to : HDARecruitRegAEC@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.