JOHANNESBURG SOCIAL HOUSING COMPANY - JOSHCO VACANCIES

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE ADVERTISEMENT 
 
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) mandate is to develop and manage affordable rental housing for the lower market as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the housing backlog of the City of Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA).JOSHCO invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position. 
 
PROGRAM MANAGER: IMPLEMENTATION 
Employment Status : Permanent 
Department : Office of the Chief Operations Officer 
 
Purpose of the Job: The position is responsible to ensure JOSHCO's growth through the on time, on budget and to specification delivery of new build projects. Manage projects and work with internal and external clients. Take overall responsibility for planning, managing, and delivering projects that are: medium to large in size, complex in nature, high in risk profile and have multiple inter-dependencies. 
 
Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 

• Developing an annual construction and property / project’s management plan. 
• Providing technical oversight of the construction of the projects in terms of time, budget, and quality. 
• Reviewing reports and providing troubleshooting to projects with challenges. 
• Overseeing the handover and maintenance liability period of the project. 
• Developing tender specifications for the appointment of service providers. 
• Developing contracting documentation for professionals and contractors. 
• Exercising sound business judgement; identifying, investigating and analyzing development opportunities, including innovative solutions. 
• Preparing property development business cases and funding proposals, including all aspects of feasibility investigations (including acquisitions, constructions & consultancies 
• Ensuring that projects are implemented within contractual obligations and regulatory requirements, project timelines and budget requirements. 
• Maintaining project plans and communicating status to Management and clients as needed. 
• Developing a Housing Development budget in line with Capex and Operational plan. 
• Reporting on financial performance of Housing Development. 
• Monitoring Housing Development expenditure against the budget. 
• Monitoring delivery of projects to ensure that they achieve their original objectives, tracking and auditing of contract terms. 

 
Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:

• Degree in Building Science, Construction Management or similar. 
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in construction project management and construction contracts.
• Planning and time management (preparing progress reports); financial and budget management (monitoring budget reports); communication delegation (on site management, team meetings); general construction knowledge and managing large infrastructure projects. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction regulations, standards, incidents, investigation techniques and risk assessment methodologies. 
• Knowledge in managing professionals within the built environment 
• A registered SACPCMP -PrCPM professionals, no candidate registrations will be considered. 
• A valid professional registration with SACPCMP 

 
 
 
Skills and competencies- The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies: 
General Management Skills: Communication –(Complex), Conflict Management – (Complex), Relationship Management – (Complex), Teamwork – (Complex), Project Management (Complex), Planning and Organizing (Complex), Problem Solving (Complex) 
Technical Knowledge and Skills: Housing Sector Legislation, Housing Design and Construction Techniques, Construction Management and Monitoring, Knowledge of policy and procedure development and implementation. 
Attributes: Emotional Intelligence, Persuasion, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Adaptability and flexibility, and Situational sensitivity. 
 
 
Application Procedure: 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link. Failure to apply using the correct link, will result to any application not considered. 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1hwrA08XLQdO_zGbVPg68vgew554
JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
The Closing date for applications is 31 July 2025 at 16:00 any application received after the closing date will not be considered.
 
Executive Directors: Ms. Nokwazi Mtshali (Acting: CEO & ED), Mr.Floyd Rikhotso (CFO & ED), Mr. Theodore Dhlamini (Chairperson & NED), Ms. Madonna Rangaka (Company Secretary), Ms. Thandeka Tshabalala (NED), Mr. Musa Shibambo (NED), Dr. Thulani Mdadane, (NED), Ms. Tabisa Poswa (NED), Mr. Zamikhaya Xalisa (NED), Mr. Lawrence Ndlovu (NED), Mr. Ntokozo Mjiyako (NED) Ms. Bayiphiwe Simelane (NED), Mr. Jason Sobekwa (NED), Registration Number: 2003/008063/30 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE ADVERTISEMENT
 
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) mandate is to develop and manage affordable rental housing for the lower market as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the housing backlog of the City of Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA). 
JOSHCO invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position. 
 
PROJECT MANAGER - SPECIAL PROJECTS 
Employment Status : Fixed Term Contract (5 years) 
Department : Housing Development 
 
Purpose of the Job: This position is responsible to ensure JOSHCO's growth through the on time, on budget and to specification delivery of new build projects. Manage projects and work with internal and external clients. Take overall responsibility for planning, managing, and delivering projects that are: medium to large in size, complex in nature, high in risk profile and have multiple inter-dependencies. 
 
Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 

• Developing an annual construction and property / project’s management plan. 
• Providing technical oversight of the construction of the projects in terms of time, budget, and quality. 
• Reviewing reports and providing troubleshooting to projects with challenges. 
• Developing tender specifications for the appointment of service providers. 
• Developing contracting documentation for professionals and contractors. 
• Monitoring performance of professional teams against contracts. 
• Reporting on service provider performance Exercising sound business judgement; identifying, investigating and analyzing development opportunities, including innovative solutions. 
• Preparing property development business cases and funding proposals, including all aspects of feasibility investigations (including acquisitions, constructions & consultancies) 
• Ensuring that projects are implemented within contractual obligations and regulatory requirements, project timelines and budget requirements. 
• Maintaining project plans and communicating status to Management and clients as needed. Developing a Housing Development budget in line with Capex and Operational plan. 
• Monitoring delivery of projects to ensure that they achieve their original objectives, tracking and auditing of contract terms. 
• Managing accurate and comprehensive documentation including funder, consultant and contractor agreements. 
• Reporting on financial performance of Housing Development. 
• Monitoring Housing Development expenditure against the budget. 
• Verifying project payments for approval by the Senior Manager: Housing Management 
• Preparing financial feasibility assessments. 
• Preparing financial modelling for viability purposes. 
• Overseeing the application for funding for grants. 
• Ensuring that claims are prepared and paid on time. 
• Creating and leading implementation of systems and polices for quality assurance. 
• Conducting ongoing contract management training. 

 
Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of: 

• Minimum three (3) – five (5) years’ experience is required in a construction management and/or project management environment. 
• Experience required in the supervision of project and construction teams. 
• Experience required in budgeting and cost control. 
• Knowledge of estimating and procurement procedures. 
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, safety, quality and risk management experience. 
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Construction Regulations, Construction Industry Development Board Act, Act 38 of 2000, relevant legislation and codes of practice. 
• Sound knowledge of the JBCC,GCC and NEC forms of contract. 

 
Skills and competencies- The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies: 

• Generic skills: Planning, Leadership, Communication, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Ethical, General Management Skills, Knowledge of Financial policy and procedure development and implementation, Financial Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and Budget skills and Problem- Solving skills. 
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Social Housing Sector Legislation, Housing Design and Construction Techniques, Construction Management and Monitoring 
• Attributes: Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Assertiveness, Attention to detail, Adaptability, Flexibility, Situational Sensitivity. 

 
Application Procedure: 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link. Failure to apply using the correct link, will result to any application not considered. 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1Ag1-s2bVTjCX7y1Vjyc21wew554
 
JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
The Closing date for applications is 31 July 2025 at 16:00 any application received after the closing date will not be considered. 
 
Executive Directors: Ms. Nokwazi Mtshali (Acting: CEO & ED), Mr.Floyd Rikhotso (CFO & ED), Mr. Theodore Dhlamini (Chairperson & NED), Ms. Madonna Rangaka (Company Secretary), Ms. Thandeka Tshabalala (NED), Mr. Musa Shibambo (NED), Dr. Thulani Mdadane, (NED), Ms. Tabisa Poswa (NED), Mr. Zamikhaya Xalisa (NED), Mr. Lawrence Ndlovu (NED), Mr. Ntokozo Mjiyako (NED) Ms. Bayiphiwe Simelane (NED), Mr. Jason Sobekwa (NED), Registration Number: 2003/008063/30

​INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT 
 
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) mandate is to develop and manage affordable rental housing for the lower market as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the housing backlog of the City of Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA). 
 
We invite suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position. 
 
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 
Employment Status : Short Term Contract (12 Months) 
Department : Office of the Chief Operations Officer 
 
Purpose of the Job: To provide assistance to the COO in relation to the general office management, and meeting and event coordination. In addition, this will include managing a complex schedule for the COO such as booking meetings, conference calls and travel; taking meeting minutes, write reports, prepare correspondence, and prioritizing items that need attention. 
 
Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 

• Provide comprehensive support services to the COO to ensure professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness within the organisation. 
• Effective management of the COO’s diary. 
• Administer correspondence, manage incoming calls, prioritize phone messages and emails. 
• Ensure all filing is done and up to date. 
• Attend to requests from internal and external customers, stakeholders, general public etc. 
• Ensure minutes are taken, including EXCO minutes, typed and distributed. 
• Assist with the preparation of the operational budget for the office. 
• Make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. 

 
Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of: 

• Grade 12 and Secretarial qualifications. 
• Degree in Office Management or equivalent. 
• 02 – 04 years secretarial experience in supporting Executives/Senior management. 

 
Skills and competencies- The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies: 

• Generic skills: Communication, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Planning and Organizational, Relationship Management, Teamwork and Project Management. 
• Management and leadership skills: Leadership skills, Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and Budget Management skills, Performance Management skills, Networking Skills, Decision-making skills, Negotiation skills, Problem-Solving skills and Monitoring skills. 
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Data Collection and Management, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Techniques and Processes. 
• Attributes: Emotional intelligence, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Flexible, Reliable, Innovation. 

 
 
Application Procedure: 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link. Failure to apply using the correct link, will result to any application not considered. 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1-IhQI7x3SCWLqi3fz6sQZwew554
 
JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
The Closing date for applications is 25 July 2025 at 16:00 any application received after the closing date will not be considered.
 
Executive Directors: Ms. Nokwazi Mtshali (Acting: CEO & ED), Mr.Floyd Rikhotso (CFO & ED), Mr. Theodore Dhlamini (Chairperson & NED), Ms. Madonna Rangaka (Company Secretary), Ms. Thandeka Tshabalala (NED), Mr. Musa Shibambo (NED), Dr. Thulani Mdadane, (NED), Ms. Tabisa Poswa (NED), Mr. Zamikhaya Xalisa (NED), Mr. Lawrence Ndlovu (NED), Mr. Ntokozo Mjiyako (NED) Ms. Bayiphiwe Simelane (NED), Mr. Jason Sobekwa (NED), Registration Number: 2003/008063/30




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