HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA)

SPECIALIST: FACILITIES AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (HEAD OFFICE)

Gauteng Location

Fixed-Term-Contract 3 Years

HDASFOHS001 Reference

R668 900 - R869 600 Salary

Responsibilities

 Occupational Health & Safety Governance and Compliance

• Contribute and collaborate to the development and review of OHS policies, procedures and systems in line with applicable legislation.
• Coordinate and review Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) across all HDA offices.
• Enforce and monitor compliance with OHS legislation and internal policies, identify non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, coordinate and test emergency preparedness, evacuation and incident response plans.
• Coordinate statutory OHS appointments and support the effective functioning of the Health and Safety Committee.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, prepare reports and recommend preventative measures to reduce recurrence.
• Provide specialist technical advice and guidance to management and staff on OHS matters.

Facilities Management and Workplace Operations

• Implement the implementation of approved facilities management operating models and standards.
• Coordinate facilities operations nationally, including maintenance, cleaning, parking and support services.
• Ensure office safety measures and facilities standards are implemented in accordance with lease agreements and legislative requirements.
• Implement space planning, office layouts and furniture procurement.
• Monitor service provider performance against SLAs and recommend remedial action where required.
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.

Security Management and Risk Control

• Coordinate the implementation of approved security management plans for all HDA offices.
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide recommendations to management.
• Implement and monitor security systems, access controls and incident reporting.
• Ensure service providers are compliant with PSIRA regulations and contractual requirements.

Facilities Maintenance and Operational Administration

• Coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities across all offices.
• Manage service providers responsible for cleaning, hygiene, waste and security services.
• Oversee refurbishment, minor renovation and office relocation projects within approved plans.
• Maintain records relating to assets, maintenance schedules, inspections and guarantees.
• Monitor waste management and support energy efficiency and environmental compliance initiatives.

Financial and Procurement Management

• Contribute to the preparation of the facilities and OHS operational budget.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report variances.
• Support procurement and contract management processes in line with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and internal SCM policies.
• Verify invoices, identify anomalies and follow up on corrective action.
• Prepare reports on the financial performance of the function.

People Management and Supervision

• Supervise and support assigned staff in line with performance management processes.
• Allocate work, provide guidance and support skills development.
• Promote a culture of compliance, safety, accountability and service excellence.
• Provide advice and guidance to employees on matters relating to Occupational Health and Safety, security arrangements and facilities management to ensure compliance, safety and operational effectiveness.

People Management

• Select, assign, lead and manage people.
• Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system.
• Build and manage relationships with staff members.
• Manage and support staff development.
• Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions.
• Implement the HDA HR policies and procedures as required.
• Manage risks and address issues as they arise.
• Ensure transfer of skills.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Occupational Health and Safety, Facilities Management, Property Management, or related field will be an added advantage.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations
• Facilities and security management practices
• PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and SCM policies
• Risk management, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness
• Contract, asset, and service provider management
• Budgeting and financial administration processes

When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:

1. CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
2. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
3. The CV must be in PDF format.
4. Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
5. Copies of identity document must be provided.
6. Two contactable references must be provided.

Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.

Conditions of service:

• The HDA is an equal opportunity employer
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females
• South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA . The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.

The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.

Closing Date 08/10/2026

Application Email

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, to:

HDARecruit@thehda.co.za