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STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
MANAGER: HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Integrated Human Settlements
 
 
Minimum Requirements: ● A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration/Development Studies/Social Sciences/Law/Housing/Land, Estate or Property Management ● A minimum 5 years’ experience in the Housing and Housing Administration environment with 3 years’ experience in a managerial position ● Excellent and proven communication and report writing skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. ● Proven leadership qualities and the ability to motivate people ● The ability to function independently, as well as within a team ● Must be prepared to work under pressure and work long and irregular hours ● A valid Code B driver’s licence.
 
Other requirements: Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures ● Excellent computer literacy (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint ● Ability to work independently and develop good interpersonal relations ● Good Business plan and report writing skills ● Ability to manage diverse clients / situations ● Reliability and punctuality ● Certificate in the Municipal Finance Management (SAQA Qualification) or commitment to undertake the course to obtain the above qualification.
 
 
Duties: Managing and coordinating, policy planning and supervising as to ensure efficient service delivery and optimal output by the Housing Administration Section ● Building institutional capacity in response to the changing legislative environment by ensuring a well-trained, innovative effective and empowered workforce and designing and managing appropriate institutional arrangements focusing on housing administration section ● Providing strategic leadership to the Housing Administration Section ● Responsible for the preparation of capital and operating budgets and control of expenditure in terms of the MFMA ● Undertake performance evaluations of personnel through regular review of individual KPA’s and KPI’s and implement quality control ● Responsible for Risk Management of the Housing Administration Section ● Identify, analyse and develop new systems to deliver services that contributes to the improvement of organisational processes in order to improve service delivery and in order to create a Directorate renowned for good practice and excellence ● Responsible for the management and maintenance of Social Housing and Council’s Public and Staff Rental Housing Stock, and stakeholder relationships ● Responsible for the administration of waiting list, housing demand database and title deed registration (RDP & Housing Schemes) ● Overseeing and developing of Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”) in relation to the Section ● Performing functions associated with coordinating and implementing policies, plans, and programs relating to Housing Administration ● Ensuring that the Housing Administration Section stay abreast with the latest housing and housing administration trends and philosophies by undertaking research and attending conferences and workshops on behalf of the section.
 
Job enquiries: Craig Alexander at @ 021 808 8196)
 
Salary: R 511 003.08 – R 663 318.96 (subject to evaluation) Plus benefits
 

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Applications, clearly marked, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, a covering letter and the details of contactable referees, must
be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality at the following email address specifically
linked to the above Directorate: pedjobs@stellenbosch.gov.za
 
Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications and criminal records.
 
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc.) as well as required driver's licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned. No copies of certified copies will be accepted.
 
Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application
 
Closing date: 8 July 2020 @ 12:00
 
Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 
The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.