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NATIONAL HOME BUILDERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL (NHBRC) VACANCIES
NATIONAL HOME BUILDERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL (NHBRC)
REGULATORY INVESTIGATOR
CONTRACT TYPE : TEMPORARY
JOB GRADE : COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO : MANAGER: REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT
DEPARTMENT/SECTION : REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE, SUNNINGHILL JHB
KEY DELIVERABLES
The Regulatory Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations and enforcing laws and regulations related to the construction industry in South Africa with specific reference to criminal conduct as set out in Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998. The individual will conduct investigations into potential criminal activity, gather evidence, prepare investigations report and open cases for criminal investigation and prosecution.
The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Develop and implement investigative plans outlining the process, parameters, timelines and outputs consistent with policies and procedures under limited guidance;
• Make decisions and recommendations regarding the right of reply or review on the closure of file.
• Development and implementation of investigation policy.
• Manage, plan and conduct investigations relating to defaulters (e.g. defaulting home builders) in terms of the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998, Regulations, Council Rules and Code of Conduct.
• Conduct investigations by collecting information via interviews, taking statements and physical and electronic surveillance, having appropriately planned investigative tactics and strategies. – tracing and locating of subjects.
• Analyse information and prepare reports relating to investigations and prepare briefs of evidence for assessment by the Manager.
• Compile Investigation Reports.
• Analyse queries and complaints trends and suggest solutions. Responding to queries and complaints.
• Testify and/or present material evidence to relevant forums in a clear and concise manner.
• Carry out ad hoc duties and investigations as required.
• Assist in preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at criminal and civil trials.
• Attend court and give evidence obtained through the process of investigation.
• Preparing and presenting reports to senior/executive management.
• Provide relevant technical support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Investigate and compile case files in respect of criminal offences for referral to SAPS.
• Investigate and compile case files in respect of developers/contractors identified and referred to the NHBRC from various sources, including but not limited to National Department of Human Settlements, Ministerial Hotline and the NHBRC Fraud Hotline.
• Collating and presenting material evidence and analysis in a clear and concise form which is relevant to and meets business expectations.
• Providing management with advice on crime prevention and detection strategies.
• Compile clear and concise reports for use in home builder disciplinary hearings and other relevant forums.
• Report findings of investigations in an effective and unbiased manner.
• Prepare reports and other documentation (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting).
• Provide input into the budgeting process of the department.
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with budget requirements, standards and policies.
• Procure and safeguard assets of the function.
• Build and maintain good working relationship with all stake holders to ensure effective and efficient investigations.
• Conduct workshops to educate both internal and external stake holders of the role played by the Investigators within NHBRC and to advise them of the role each discipline can play in improving the service provided by the NHBRC in the regulation of the home building industry.
• Liaise with the relevant prosecuting authority and SAPS in respect of criminal cases.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to improve the flow of information during investigation process.
• Maintain records of communication with stake holders, including builders, housing consultants and unregistered homebuilders.
• Discuss and share investigation reports with relevant officials from entities such as National Prosecuting Authority; Municipalities and specialized units (e.g. Hawks) to ensure successful prosecutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree in (NQF 7) in Policing Law or Criminal Investigations
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in investigations
• Recent and demonstrated experience in the conduct of criminal or complex investigations and information
APPOINTMENT
The above-mentioned position will be offered on temporary basis for a period of 1 year with a basic salary.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Mr. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0496
CLOSING DATE: 12 September 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Temporary Regulatory Investigator” in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.
REGULATORY INVESTIGATOR
CONTRACT TYPE : TEMPORARY
JOB GRADE : COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO : MANAGER: REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT
DEPARTMENT/SECTION : REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE, SUNNINGHILL JHB
KEY DELIVERABLES
The Regulatory Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations and enforcing laws and regulations related to the construction industry in South Africa with specific reference to criminal conduct as set out in Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998. The individual will conduct investigations into potential criminal activity, gather evidence, prepare investigations report and open cases for criminal investigation and prosecution.
The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Develop and implement investigative plans outlining the process, parameters, timelines and outputs consistent with policies and procedures under limited guidance;
• Make decisions and recommendations regarding the right of reply or review on the closure of file.
• Development and implementation of investigation policy.
• Manage, plan and conduct investigations relating to defaulters (e.g. defaulting home builders) in terms of the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998, Regulations, Council Rules and Code of Conduct.
• Conduct investigations by collecting information via interviews, taking statements and physical and electronic surveillance, having appropriately planned investigative tactics and strategies. – tracing and locating of subjects.
• Analyse information and prepare reports relating to investigations and prepare briefs of evidence for assessment by the Manager.
• Compile Investigation Reports.
• Analyse queries and complaints trends and suggest solutions. Responding to queries and complaints.
• Testify and/or present material evidence to relevant forums in a clear and concise manner.
• Carry out ad hoc duties and investigations as required.
• Assist in preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at criminal and civil trials.
• Attend court and give evidence obtained through the process of investigation.
• Preparing and presenting reports to senior/executive management.
• Provide relevant technical support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Investigate and compile case files in respect of criminal offences for referral to SAPS.
• Investigate and compile case files in respect of developers/contractors identified and referred to the NHBRC from various sources, including but not limited to National Department of Human Settlements, Ministerial Hotline and the NHBRC Fraud Hotline.
• Collating and presenting material evidence and analysis in a clear and concise form which is relevant to and meets business expectations.
• Providing management with advice on crime prevention and detection strategies.
• Compile clear and concise reports for use in home builder disciplinary hearings and other relevant forums.
• Report findings of investigations in an effective and unbiased manner.
• Prepare reports and other documentation (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting).
• Provide input into the budgeting process of the department.
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with budget requirements, standards and policies.
• Procure and safeguard assets of the function.
• Build and maintain good working relationship with all stake holders to ensure effective and efficient investigations.
• Conduct workshops to educate both internal and external stake holders of the role played by the Investigators within NHBRC and to advise them of the role each discipline can play in improving the service provided by the NHBRC in the regulation of the home building industry.
• Liaise with the relevant prosecuting authority and SAPS in respect of criminal cases.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to improve the flow of information during investigation process.
• Maintain records of communication with stake holders, including builders, housing consultants and unregistered homebuilders.
• Discuss and share investigation reports with relevant officials from entities such as National Prosecuting Authority; Municipalities and specialized units (e.g. Hawks) to ensure successful prosecutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree in (NQF 7) in Policing Law or Criminal Investigations
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in investigations
• Recent and demonstrated experience in the conduct of criminal or complex investigations and information
APPOINTMENT
The above-mentioned position will be offered on temporary basis for a period of 1 year with a basic salary.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Mr. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0496
CLOSING DATE: 12 September 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Temporary Regulatory Investigator” in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.
PROSECUTOR: GAUTENG
CONTRACT TYPE : TEMPORARY
JOB GRADE : COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO : MANAGER: REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE, SUNNINGHILL.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
The role of the Prosecutor is responsible to oversee compliance with the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act, Rules and Regulations through instituting disciplinary action against defaulting home builders, guiding and directing investigations, providing legal advice, and represent the NHBRC at the disciplinary hearing of home builders before the Disciplinary Committee.
The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Review new instructions and decide if suspension is warranted
• Draft suspension memo recommending suspension to the COO or any delegated official.
• Upon final decision by the COO or any delegated official, ensure that relevant stakeholders are notified of the suspension.
• Implement any other instruction or request from Manager Regulatory Enforcement, COO or delegated official.
• Respond to suspension queries and advise homebuilder what legal requirements must be complied with for the suspension to be lifted.
• Review new instructions and decide on the prospects of successful prosecution
• Provide guidance regarding further investigation on the prosecutorial matters.
• Collate evidence for prosecution matters.
• Draft and submit valid affidavits and charge letters to home builders.
• Draft and issue charge sheets.
• Peruse legal representations (disputing the charges or request to be exonerated from the contravention) and judiciously consider same from Home Builders and their legal representatives.
• Conduct legal research based on the legal representations received to make a legally informed decision on the representations.
• Communicate decision to prosecute or exonerate to relevant stakeholders.
• Draft summons memo and issue summons.
• Compile witness list.
• Draft Disciplinary Hearing roll;
• Serve DC roll upon relevant witnesses and stakeholders.
• Compiling evidential bundle for DC hearings.
• Consult with witnesses to ensure successful prosecution of matters.
• Liaise with Secretariat regarding disciplinary hearing dates to ensure efficient scheduling of cases and availability of Disciplinary Committee members.
• Oversee the appointment of Interpreters in the regions where required.
• Attend to preliminary issues to establish facts that are common cause and facts in dispute
• Present prosecution’s case in the form of viva voce (oral) and documentary evidence.
• Chief Examination-lead witnesses and re-examine where necessary.
• Raise objections to protect the prosecution’s witness
• Cross examine defense witnesses.
• Prepare and draft arguments on merits.
• Conduct research to support arguments.
• Drafts heads of arguments.
• Present closing arguments.
• Establish if homebuilder has previous convictions and present same.
• Prepare and draft arguments and present aggravating factors.
• Make further oral submission in response to the defense argument.
• Recommend sanctions to the Disciplinary Committee.
• Review instructions and decide if grounds exist for suspension to be uplifted.
• Verify compliance with relevant departments.
• Instruct Technical officials to investigate and prepare reports for submission to prosecution regarding alleged compliance by a homebuilder.
• Draft memo recommending suspension upliftment to the COO or any delegated official.
• Upon final decision by the COO or any delegated official, ensure that relevant stakeholders are notified of the suspension upliftment.
• Respond to upliftment queries.
• Ensure suspension of homebuilders that have failed to comply with DC verdicts
• Identify and eliminate waste within own area of responsibility to ensure operational excellence
• Monitor expenditure of subordinates in order to eliminate fruitless and wasteful expenditure e.g., travel requests.
• Planning & Scheduling of DC hearings to minimize DC expenses on transport, accommodation, catering, transcription, printing and DC Members costs.
• Planning and Organising by assigning some responsibilities, on a temporary basis, to less burdened officials in order to alleviate pressure from overburdened officials.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as and when required.
• Ensure periodic reports are compiled and submitted.
• Develop and review policy document.
• Identify and recommend initiatives aimed at saving costs for the Section.
• Assist, where possible, with the implementation of the above initiatives to ensure operational excellence.
• Support and participate in change management initiatives as part of contributing to the organisation’s transformation.
• Provide inputs in drafting and review of enforcement policies, procedures and process maps.
• Assist in drafting enforcement policies as and when required by the Manager.
• Respond to audit findings.
• Advise Manager on emerging risks affecting the Enforcement Section and the organization.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for submission to the NHBRC Management, Committees of Council and other stakeholders as requested by Manager.
• Assist Legal Services by providing inputs in the review of the Act
• Vetting of policies relating to enforcement of the Act (Inspection, Registration, Enrolment, etc.).
• Attendance and participation in committees, meetings and forums as requested.
• Provide input into the budgeting process of the department.
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with budget requirements, standards and policies.
• Procure and safeguard assets of the function.
• Contribute to revenue collection for the organization by ensuring compliance with imposed penalties thus deterring builders from repeated non-compliance.
• Recover optimal amounts of Disciplinary Hearing fines without resorting to costly litigations measure.
• Liaise with Secretariat to obtain Disciplinary Rulings.
• Review written rulings and liaise with Secretariat to obtain amended rulings.
• Oversee the serving of disciplinary hearing outcome reports upon homebuilders.
• Conduct follow up on payments.
• Receive and review requests for deferred payment of fines and communicate decision to relevant stakeholders.
• Draft Acknowledgement of Debt.
• Monitor and review payments.
• Ensure payment allocation of fines by Finance Department.
• Notify Litigation Unit, Regulatory Enforcement Manager, Paralegal and relevant provinces regarding payments made.
• Refer matters to Litigation Unit where builders fail to honour DC ruling or AOD (where payment arrangements were made).
• Conduct legal research in preparation of training interventions.
• Provide legal advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in relation to applicable legislative and regulatory framework.
• Undertake training and awareness initiatives, on applicable legislative/regulatory framework to ensure compliance thereto, for stakeholders such as: home builders, financial institutions, conveyancers, SAPS, NPA, Municipal Inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
• Timeous submission of performance agreements and reviews.
• Conduct performance management and monitor performance on an on ongoing basis through mentoring, coaching, and reviews and take appropriate steps to correct performance issues.
• Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate actions in accordance with NHBRC Policy.
• Recruitment and selection of suitable candidates according to recruitment and selection procedures and EE targets within area of responsibility.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must hold an LLB and or appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in prosecutions and criminal investigations
• Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience
• Recent and demonstrated experience in the conduct of criminal or complex investigations and prosecutions
APPOINTMENT
The above-mentioned position will be offered on a temporary basis for a period of 1 year with a Total Cost To Company package.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Mr. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0496
CLOSING DATE: 12 September 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Temporary Prosecutor: Gauteng’’ in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.
TEMPORARY SPECIALIST: ITDT GOVERNANCE AND INFORMATION SECURITY
CONTRACT TYPE : TEMPORARY
JOB GRADE : COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO : CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
DEPARTMENT/SECTION : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE, SUNNINGHILL JHB
KEY DELIVERABLES
The Specialist: ITDT Governance and Information Security is responsible for ensuring the operations of the NHBRC information security solutions and establishing maturing an enterprise security stance through policy, architecture, and training processes.
The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Develop and implement the ITDT Governance Framework within the NHBRC.
• Oversee ITDT Governance Risk assessments and Audits.
• Develop and implement ITDT system change processes.
• Establish ITDT change control committee and implement terms of reference.
• Engage with peers in the Applications and ITDT Infrastructure teams in all business units to ensure enterprise-wide understanding of security goals, to solicit feedback and to foster co-operation.
• Develop and implement an information security strategy for the organisation.
• Oversee the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions.
• Implement enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise security document specifically.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise information security architecture.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise security awareness training program.
• Select and acquire additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve enterprise security as per the enterprise existing procurement processes.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through enterprise workstations, servers, and other systems and in databases and other data repositories.
• Provide information for investigations into problematic activity and provide communication with senior management.
• Plan and execute vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits.
• Align ICT contracts with signed SLA.
• Develop, monitor, and review the enterprise information security policies, procedures, standards, process flow s and forms.
• Contribute to the development of and maintenance of the risk register of ITDT Governance and Information Security Risks
• Compile reports and other documentation for internal stakeholders and council sub committees.
• Collaborate with the compliance function in respect of monitoring and implementation Acts and Regulations.
• Respond to audit findings.
• Recommend actions on the improvement of systems and practices from a ICT Governance and Security perspective.
• Ensures adherence to all policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Manage Service Level Agreements (SLA) with external service providers.
• Maintain project costing information on assigned projects.
• Perform regular security awareness training for all employees to ensure consistently high levels of compliance with enterprise security documents.
• Build and maintain good working relationship with all stake holders to ensure effective and efficient ICT Governance and Security environment.
• Implement remedial actions where required.
• Provide relevant technical support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric/Grade12 Certificate
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in IT/Computers Science.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in ICT and Information Security.
• Relevant Information Security Certification.
• Relevant Risk Management Certification
APPOINTMENT
The above-mentioned position will be offered on temporary basis with a basic salary.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Ms. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0496
CLOSING DATE: 10 September 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Temporary Specialist: ITDT Governance and Information Security” in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.