Entry Date: 08 Mar 2021
Expiry Date: 19 Mar 2021
The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is a national public sector development agency that acquires and prepares land as well as develop the land and project manage the development of housing and human settlements. We carry out our activities in partnership with a range of stakeholders including national, provincial and local government and municipalities, as well as with communities, developers, financiers and other affected parties. Established in 2009, the Agency was established by an Act of Parliament in 2008 and is accountable through its Board to the Minister of Human Settlements. For more information about the HDA, please visit our website: www.thehda.co.za.
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The HDA has the following position:
PROGRAMME MANAGER: DISTRESSED MINING TOWNS
REPORTING LINE: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Ref: HDA PM: DMT 02/2021
Main Purpose: To manage and co-ordinate implementation of the designated Programme in support of the outcome and deliverables assigned to the HDA.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Strategic Management:
• Interpret and programming decisions taken at EXCO and Steering Committee level and get the work done in the specific functional area;
• Determine how to operationalise and implement the strategy and continually scan the provincial environment to optimise opportunities and mitigate risks
• Develop Annual Performance Plans and ensure alignment with COO’s Performance Plan
• Determine optimal utilisation and mobilisation of resources across other organs of State (Province, Municipalities and other public bodies)
• Set precedents for how work should be done in respect of agreed protocols/ objectives with Provinces
• Support and advise the internal and Head Office (where applicable) functionaries in respect of their operations and interface with the Province/ Municipalities and ensure coordination across the functionaries
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports and ensure timeous reporting
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations
• Network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organisations
• To forge partnerships with mining companies
• Gather relevant information (key decision-making processes, strategic choices and timing of priorities)
• Promote the HDA function, mandate and role through delivering presentations, networking with people, representing the HDA as well as addressing queries on the HDA services offering
• Consulting with the relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment (to inform the structuring of operational programmes and plans)
• Establish processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties
3. Programme Oversight
• Advise the planning and delivery of the priority programmes and project planning
• Define a multi-year and annual operational plan to mobilise capital funding for the projects within the programme as well as HDA strategic project opportunities and include measurable targets for delivery and allocated responsibilities
• Consult and communicate the plan and programme annually to relevant stakeholders including team members and managers together with the National Department of Human settlements before the conclusion and implementation of the plan
• Ensure the programme and plan is aligned with the National Departments and HDA organisational strategy and direction, values and mission before finalized and implemented
• Ensure and build relationships with keys sector stakeholders and role players relating to this programme
4. Programme Oversight
• Advise the planning and delivery of the Priority Programmes.
• Define a multi-year and annual operational plan to mobilise capital funding for the projects within the programme as well as HDA strategic project opportunities and include measurable targets for delivery and allocated responsibilities
• Consult and communicate the plan and programme annually to relevant stakeholders including team members and managers together with the National Department of Human settlements before the conclusion and implementation of the plan
• Ensure the programme and plan is aligned with the National Departments and HDA organisational strategy and direction, values and mission before finalized and implemented
• Ensure and build relationships with keys sector stakeholders and role players relating to this programme
5. Programme Management and administration
• Overall management of strategic Programmes and all appointed staff
• Manage administrative support to ensure the effective functioning of the HDA services in the Province
• Ensure that clear and explicit work processes and procedures are established and understood in all assigned sections, and set up systems and methodologies to monitor the execution and performance of work of all staff.
• Identify inefficient and costly practices, and recommend corrective actions/improvements enhancing the performance and effectiveness of the Programme
• Control quality and quantity of work performed, guide the team and carry the overall responsibility for the task fulfilment as per the operational plan
• Oversee the assigned functionary managers that:
o Detailed Project Plans and necessary and satisfactory project procedures are established to direct all project work in order to maintain timely execution and quality of work.
o Results are compiled, documented and forwarded to in required format, quantity and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results.
o Risks are proactively managed;
o Progress review and coordination meetings are held regularly with key project team members, and other project stakeholders
o Progress is diligently monitored and that bottlenecks and related issues are proactively tracked.
o Costs are properly and orderly tracked, and maintained within approved project budgets
o Project schedules are followed and deadlines are met
6. Sup-programme management, support and performance
• Support and guide the work of the development managers responsible This includes project planning and preparation and coordinating specific support
• Determine and operationalise processes to implement the sub-programmes in line with the overall objectives of the programme and strategy
• Provide strategic support to coordinate the plans and resource allocations between the province, municipalities and relevant sector departments to appropriately programme projects for human settlements development over the MTEF period and beyond
• Quality manage and signoff all submissions and governance approvals and other inputs as may be required and agreed with the COO
7. Budgeting and Financial Management
• Develop programme budgets in line with agreed feasibilities available funding and operational planning
• Managing the programme budgeting and cash flows
• Address any programme budget variances
• Provide feedback and input to the overall HDA budget as required
8. 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
Requirements
• Relevant Degree in Development Management, Planning Studies, Built Environment and/or equivalent
• 8 years proven and relevant experience in an IGR environment and public sector planning and public programme implementation.
• Experience in strategy development and implementation is a key requirement
• Knowledge, insight and experience of the public sector human settlements and built environment development
• Knowledge of legislation and policies regulating the human settlements sector and the built environment development
• Strategic management and superior communications skills
• Competent at Word, MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
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Please forward a relevant CV (Clearly marked with the reference number of the position) in a Microsoft Word format to response4@pinpointone.co.za.
Conditions of service:
The HDA is an equal opportunity employer ● Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy ● The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Please do not send certificates, diplomas or testimonials. We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
Closing date for applications is 19 March 2021.
For enquires please contact Lucia Mabasa on 011 325 5101.
