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). 
 
JOSHCO invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position.
 
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
Employment Status : Short Term Contract (12 Months)
Department : Business Planning and Strategy
 
Purpose of the Job: This position is responsible for implementation of M&E strategies, systems and tools that will ensure accurate and timely performance information data.
 
Responsibilities (but not limited to the following):
• Developing a business plan for land assembly strategies and housing support services.
• Oversee the integration of all the existing monitoring and evaluation systems within the organization
• Manage, monitor and evaluate departmental programmes and align them with Companywide programme of action/objectives
• Assist in the provision of information and co-ordinate responses to SHRA, COJ and other relevant funders
• Establish early warning systems on reporting performance of the company
• Assist in the provision of information and co-ordinate responses to SHRA, COJ and other relevant funders
• Assist with the coordination of quarterly performance review in key outcome areas
• Facilitate data verification and validation of information and evidence.
• Collect, collate and report the organization performance on Service Level Agreement
• Undertake data analysis and strategic analysis and develop strategic performance reviews
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities, including Service Delivery Monitoring
• Design and maintain appropriate information management system
• Assist with the management and evaluations and policy research
• Support policy analysis to facilitate appropriate theories of change, setting of logistical arrangements for travelling, meetings, workshops and other stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare and ensure distribution of quarterly review meetings and workshop documents.
• Assist with capturing of data, collect and disseminate relevant organizational performance.
 
Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:
• 2 to 3 years' experience in Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
• B-Tech / Degree in Public Administration or Social Sciences or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of government/local government decision-making, planning, policies and priorities
• Knowledge of relevant and applicable Legislations and National Treasury Frameworks.
• Knowledge of document management, tracking and retrieving of information relevant and applicable
• Legislations
• Good communication and writing skills
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
 
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, Monitoring Skills.
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Social Housing Sector Legislation, Data Collection and Management, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Techniques and Processes.
• 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/1RjOX6k4aSaG3BHEMKfMcCAew554
 
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 August 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).
 
JOSHCO invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position.
 
GENERAL MANAGER: HOUSING MANAGEMENT
Employment Status : Permanent
Department : Office of the Chief Operations Officer
 
Purpose of the Job: This position is responsible to ensure that the multiple property projects managed by JOSHCO successfully meet the expectations of customers whilst being properly maintained and operating within the framework of agreed budgets.
 
Responsibilities (but not limited to the following):
Develop and Implement the Housing Management strategy
• Developing a business plan for land assembly strategies and housing support services.
• Define the strategic role of Housing Management in the overall strategy of the organisation.
• Provide input to advance the organisation from a strategic perspective.
• Translate the strategic plan into the Housing Management operational plan
• Support the organisation’s agenda on national and provincial policy positions through raising these with the key decision makers as appropriate.
• Develop and manage relationships between the organisation and key stakeholders to facilitate effective management of key Housing Management issues such as utility rates, use of service providers, etc.
Develop and implement Risk Management Strategy
• Identify risks that the Housing Management is exposed to.
• Implement appropriate risk management strategies.
• Report on risk management.
Effective Performance Management of the Housing Management portfolio
• Ensure all projects are appropriately packaged including project implementation plans and project budgets for approval by the Board.
• Ensure contractual closure for take-on of stock by means of Service Level Agreement with e.g. City of Johannesburg.
Effective Rental Management and Lease Administration
• Manage the rental of stock.
• Supervise the application of the company’s standard operating procedure (sop) applicable to new tenants.
• Manage implementation of standards for selecting and recruiting tenants.
• Ensure that all steps are adhered to and fully understood by tenants.
• Supervise the maintenance of the tenant database with regard to the number and details of tenant and occupation certificates.
• Manage the rental subsidy application process.
Manage effective building management
• Manage the tenant installation and snag list process in line with the performance target indicators.
• Manage the appointment of service providers for the provision of non-core services in the buildings.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of service level agreements for contract service providers.
• Monitor the performance of service providers in line with the service level agreements and implement the contracts as agreed.
Effective commissioning, training and handover of stock.
• Manage the commissioning, training, and handover process in line with the defined procedures.
• Ensure that building services such as water, lights, security, intercom systems and fire equipment are installed and fully functional on handover.
Effective staff management.
• Recruit and appoint a skilled workforce.
• Approval of staff appointments.
• Ensure orientation and induction of all new staff.
 
Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in the Property Management environment.
• Degree BSc in Construction & Property studies or BCom (Property Finance/ Property Economics Investments/Real Estate ) NQF Level 7 or related degree.
• Post graduate qualification in Business / Public management will be advantageous.
• Experience in the Municipal or Social Housing sectors and managing multiple and large rental estate projects will be advantageous.
• Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers, Operations Management or Property / Estate Management Programme will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (MFMA) or the ability to acquire within 18 months
 
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.
• Management and Leadership: Strategic Leadership skills, General Management skills, Knowledge of policy and procedure development and implementation, Grant Management skills, Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and Budget Management skills, Performance Management skills, Business and Financial Modelling, Management Information Reporting, Programme Management skills, Asset Management, Acquisition and Contract Management skills, Networking and Relationship Management skills, Decision- making skills, Construction Contracts Negotiation skills, Problem-Solving skills and Construction Monitoring skills.
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Social Housing Sector knowledge and Legislation, Property Management, Asset Management, Lease Agreement management, Occupational Health and Safety, Eviction Management, Maintenance Planning and Rent/ Tariff Price Setting
• 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/1ivpqzDIoQ3-p2crUEgyMBgew554
 
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 August 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