Entry Date: 11 Feb 2024
Expiry Date: 18 Feb 2024
The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is a national public sector development agency that inter alia has the mandate to identify, acquire, prepare, and develop suitable land for human settlements. The agency also undertakes the programme and project management for development of housing and human settlements. The HDA carries out its functions in partnership with a range of stakeholders including national, provincial, and local government as well as with communities, developers, and financiers. 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.
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The HDA has the following Three Year Fixed-term contract position:
Specialist: Monitoring & Evaluation
Location: Head Office – Johannesburg
Reporting: Senior Manager: Monitoring & Evaluation, Policy Research & Planning
Ref: HDASME014
Main Purpose: To undertake all monitoring and evaluation functions related to land assembly as well as the implementation of Human Settlements programmes and projects from inception up to post close-out stage as per HDA Act. In addition, generate relevant monitoring and evaluation indicators to track transformation targets and measure the impact of spatial transformation agenda. Moreover provide recommendations to the HDA on the findings of the land parcels monitored and the HDA led projects evaluated and ensure its implementation in the respective projects and programmes.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Programme Monitoring & Evaluation
• Implement M&E plans/systems for the coordinated design, planning, management and monitoring of programmes /projects within identified priority areas.
• Review the municipal and provincial business plan with the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) within the identified priority areas to align with HDA’s Strategic plan towards ensuring the achievement towards the 1.5 million Housing opportunities.
• Review and assess the local and regional Spatial Development Framework/Integrated Development Plans and sector related strategies (Sanitation, water, energy, transportation, green efficiency etc., policies and framework and align to project approaches to ensure Spatial Transformation outcomes.
• Conduct evaluation/assessment studies of key projects/programmes to ensure the achievement of development outcome.
• Assess and review the baseline findings of land parcels/projects and formulate recommendations on the key action in the line with the HDA land and housing targets.
• Collect, compile and analyse data from reports submitted by projects and programme managers and prepare consolidated progress reports with recommendations.
• Prepare due diligence assessment on land acquisition proposal and technical reports for approval levels.
• Manage the site evaluation and compile the relevant reports of Human Settlement Project and Infographics with recommendations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify the utilization of all land that was acquired and released and ascertain the current status of the development.
• Prepare SWOT analysis for each land parcel monitored and project evaluated.
• Review M&E findings and best practices and disseminate information to the stakeholders to facilitate evidence-based planning, learning and informed decision-making.
• Engage with relevant stakeholder in provinces and municipalities to create relationships and track relevant information.
• Conduct regular site inspection to evaluate how the Human Settlements development is contributing to the Spatial Transformation Agenda.
• Compile date for an on-going reviews and updates of M&E plans/systems within the HDA.
• Conduct post close out-stage assessments/site evaluation to measure Transformation Targets in terms of Land, Minister’s six pack, integration, socio economic development, transversal alignment, urban management, quality, functional & equitable residential property markets, public safety and return on investment.
2. M&E applications/dashboard development, management, and maintenance
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain numerous Monitoring and Evaluation databases, survey tools and dashboards of land parcel, projects, contracts of various business units across the HDA.
• Ensure that datasets, databases and supporting information adhere to the M&E standards, procedures as well as National Treasury regulations.
• Monitor the performance of the HDA through reviewing system utilization.
• Undertake user experience sessions regularly.
• Ensure that Alerts are sent to the relevant people timeously.
• Ensure that all capturing tools and dashboard are available for audit purpose.
• Provide data analyses for performance tracking in the organisation.
• Provide strategic analyses to EXCO and Board of the HDA to guide decision making.
3. Programme and Project Monitoring & Evaluation
• Participate in streamlining process and increase efficiency gathering and using performance information to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Develop M&E framework for programmes i.e., PHDA’s.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of M&E data findings by following research methodology and good practice.
• Provide technical oversight, quality control and support to the project staff in the practice areas.
• Provide technical support to all provincial areas.
• Provide strategic recommendation to EXCO and Board of the HDA to guide decision making.
4. People Management
• Select, assign, lead and guide people through various tools and M&E outputs.
• Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives.
• Build and manage relationships with staff members.
• Manage and support staff development in terms of land, project and contracts tracking.
• Manage risks and address issue as they arise.
5. Land Parcels/Projects Administrative activities
• Manage assigned land parcels/Projects administrative activities to ensure the effective functioning of the department by
o Scheduling of meeting with key stakeholders (i.e, Programme Managers, Project Manager, Municipal Official, Community Liaison Officers),
o Preparation and distribution of meeting and workshop packs, reports, and minutes,
o Engaging in decision making and resolutions as well as compiling the actions list for all various stakeholders,
o Compilation of technical reports and presentation for promotion of the HDA’S functions and mandate, and
o Drafting of progress of performance reports against the agreed Annual Performance Plan, targets, and Indicators.
o Compiling the risk register for the monitoring of land parcels and evaluation of HDA led projects.
o Contributing to the development of M&E Business plan for the department,
• Support the promotion of the Agency’s M&E Products through workshops, seminars and relevant forums.
• Be able to work efficiently and effectively remotely.
Qualification & Experience:
• A relevant qualification (degree or similar) in the Built Environment sector (preferably architecture or construction management or Engineering or Development/Property studies or Town Planning is required.
• Solid experience of ArcGIS enterprise and Power BI.
• Excellent Report writing and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in project management, Information systems, Land Management and Housing Development.
• Experience in the Human Settlement will be added as an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Competent at MS Office, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Tableau ETC.
Remuneration Scale: R 668 900 - R 869 600 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Closing date for applications is 18 February 2024.
To submit your application, please send an email HDARecruitCIO@thehda.co.za
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. Copy 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 ● 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.
