JOHANNESBURG SOCIAL HOUSING COMPANY - JOSHCO VACANCIES

​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 people to apply for the following vacant position. 
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS : 5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT 
DEPARTMENT : OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
 
Purpose of the Job: The CEO is responsible for the overall strategic management and guidance of the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (SOC) Ltd, JOSHCO, to meet the mandate as set out in the signed agreements with the City of Johannesburg. The Company is a Municipal Entity as described in the MFMA and Systems Act, and as such has certain additional obligations over and above a normal company, specifically towards its shareholders (s) and the public in general. The CEO is an impeccable individual whose character is beyond reproach and a high-performance individual who stands out among his peers. 
 
The Employee shall be directly accountable to the Board and in executing such duties, the Chief Executive Officer is expected to: 

• To direct, lead and manage the company on its strategic growth path, as directed by the Board. 
• Maintain strict adherence to policy prescripts and legislative and all applicable legislation. 
• To make a significant contribution to the creation of an effective organisation culture which recognises and values both individual and team contributions to organisational effectiveness. 
• Ensure ethical culture and revive the financial health of the organisation. 

 
RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING): 
 
Develop and Implement a Strategy and Operational Business Plan 

• Define the overall strategy of the organisation and develop the organisational strategic plan approved by the Board. 
• Translate the business strategy into an operational business plan. 
• Develop Social housing Projects with the transport corridor and inner city. 
• Define the required organisational structure to support the strategic plan of the company. 
• Oversee development and maintenance of an organisational culture and values. 

 
Financial Sustainability for the Organisation 

• Ensure Business development and acquisition of new business and client satisfaction. 
• Oversee the development of the company budget approved by the Board. 
• Monitor the financial performance of the company. 
• Oversee the investment of surplus funds to optimize returns for the organisation. 
• Ensure efficient financial processes in place to monitor and control financial decisions and the impact of these decisions on the sustainability of the company. 
• Ensure projects are cost-effective and maintain an acceptable level of quality. 
• Ensure Clean Audits. 

 
Good Corporate Governance practices and Compliance 

• Manage and guide the implementation of good corporate governance practices. 
• Ensure compliance with prevailing legislation. 
• Provide input and guidance to Board and Board Committees to facilitate effective strategic decision making. 
• Report to Board, Board Committees and Shareholders on Joshco performance. 
• Management of the provision of administrative support to the Board and Board Committees. 

 
Effective Operational Management 

• Oversee the development of business processes to facilitate effective business performance. 
• Ensure systems are in place for monitoring company performance against plans and budgets. 
• Ensure an effective system of control covering financial and non-financials. 
• Ensure operating objectives and standards of performance are owned and understood by management and employees. 
• Provide general oversight of all organisational activities; oversee management of the day-to-day operations of the organisation. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements and where appropriate best practice. 
• Ensure integrity, quality, accuracy and reliability of reports to the Board. 
• Ensure that operations are in line with policy prescripts and legislative requirements. 

 
Risk Management Strategies 

• Ensure risks that the company is exposed to are identified. 
• Monitor implementation of risk management strategies. 
• Report on overall risk management of the organisation. 

 
Stakeholder Management 

• Create networks and relationships for the raising of funds required to meet the implementation of the business plan. 
• Ensure management of stakeholders to support business strategy and initiatives. 
• Ensure transparency and open access to all clients in various communities. 
• Ensure satisfaction levels at community level are as determined by the Board and the political Office. 

 
People Management 
Ensure qualified and competent people are appointed to all vacant positions in the operations department. 
KPA’s team members are understood and achieved. 
The values of JOSHCO are understood and lived. 
Performance is constantly improved. 
New industry trends are identified and understood and embraced. 
Ensure that Executives are accountable and that targets are set and achieved. 
Measure and appraise the performance of Executives. 
Inculcate a high-performance culture. 
 
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Build Environment or any related field is required (NQF level 9). 
• Professional membership will be an added advantage. 
• A Certificate in MFMA or the ability to acquire it within the first 18 months of employment. 

 
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

• Seven (7) years of experience of which five (5) years should be at the executive level. 
• Working/ Demonstrable knowledge of the MFMA Treasury Regulations, SHRA, Integrated Development Plan (IDP), KING IV and the Companies Act. 
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to local government, human settlements, affordable housing and social housing development. 
• Serving on Boards or experience at Board level is a requirement. 

 
OTHER COMPETENCIES: 
 
GENERIC SKILLS: 
Ability to Communicate across all sectors (Complex), Impeccable written Communication, Facilitation (Complex), Customer Service (Complex), Relationship Management (Complex), Teamwork (Complex). 
 
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS: 
Financial, Accounting and Budgeting (Complex), Business Development (Complex), Organisational Management and Principles (Complex), Human Resource Management (Basic), Project Management (Basic), Planning and Organising (Complex), Problem Solving (Complex), Gather and analyse information (Complex), Performance Management (Basic), Networking (Basic), Coaching (Complex), Strategic Perspective (Complex), Commercial Awareness (Complex). 
 
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ATTRIBUTES 
Asset Management, Conducting Surveys, Develop repayment policies and procedures, Lease Agreement management, Housing Sector Legislation, Housing Design and layout, Safety and Security Standards (Basic), Eviction Management, Maintenance Planning, Rent Price Setting , Town planning. 
 
ATTRIBUTES 
Emotional Intelligence, Goal oriented, Inspirational, Ethical, Persuasion, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Adaptability and flexibility, Situational sensitivity, Innovation and entrepreneurship, Situational sensitivity, High Achiever through people. 
  
 
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/19bEzZ6luTDK6-QCxPnyKggew554
 
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 14 August 2025 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. 
 
COMPLIANCE OFFICER 
Employment Status : Short Term Contract (12 Months) 
Department : Business Planning and Strategy 
 
Purpose of the Job: This position is responsible to manage and oversee the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization. The position ensures the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company’s Standards of Conduct. 
 
Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 

• Providing advice, awareness and training on matters pertaining to compliance 
• Monitoring compliance and reporting compliance breaches and exposures 
• Preparing reports to senior management and relevant regulatory bodies 
• Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. 
• Monitoring industry and regulatory updates, and JOSHCOs policies and procedures in relation to these updates to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Assisting with the development and implementation of compliance management plans, policies, processes and monitoring to ensure the organization complies with laws and regulations, and statutory requirements 
• Executing and monitoring of the obligations register and any potential changes in the environment to affect the obligations 
• Conduct periodic compliance testing 
• Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees 
• Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. 
• Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees. 
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. 
• Review funding agreements to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions. 
• Develop an annual compliance plan. 
• Monitor the compliance plan for periodic updates. 
• Ensure that systems are in place for gathering all information required to meet internal and external contract conditions. 
• Ensure that there are adequate information management systems to store information, generate standard templates and reports and to track grant reporting requirements. 
• Ensure that JOSHCO policies comply with all relevant legislation and guidelines. 
• Review policies periodically to ensure compliance and relevance. 
• Manage the storage of all JOSHCO policies and procedure documents. 
• Advise management of necessary changes and revisions to policies. 

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

• Grade 12 certificate 
• A LLB/ B. Com Law, B-Tech/B Com Degree in Internal Auditing/ Risk Management, Accounting. 
• Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Compliance will be advantageous. 
• 3-5 years’ experience within the Legal, Compliance and Audit Environment. 
• A good understanding of the legislation governing the company practices. 

 
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, Financial Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and Budget skills and Problem- Solving skills. 
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Social Housing Sector Legislation, Project Management, People Management, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Ethical, Negotiation Skills, Gather and Analyze Information. 
• 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: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1Y5s-Y-SxTEWyyo-O4Y-JIgew554
 
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 11 August 2025 at 16h00.
 
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