Entry Date: 02 Jul 2023
Expiry Date: 09 Jul 2023
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 and municipalities, 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. For more information about the HDA, please visit our website: www.thehda.co.za.
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The HDA has the following Fixed term contract position ending 31 March 2028:
Subsidy and Beneficiary Administrator
Location: Head Office – Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Subsidy Manager
Ref: HDA SBA011
Main Purpose: To extract data, verify correctness and accurately capture data onto defined computer databases and spreadsheets to assist in the effective evaluation and presentation of information for subsidy allocation and management.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Data Management
• Collect source documents from various sources (pay-slips / ID docs / affidavits / contracts etc.)
• Compile, sort and verify the accuracy and validity of documents and data
• Compare data on current database with data on documents
• Capture data from source documents and update data that is on the databases (when required)
• Maintain logs of activities and completed tasks
• Complete subsidy applications for beneficiaries
• Make input in the compilation of lists for allocation and relocation of beneficiaries
• Prepare and submit subsidy applications to the Provincial Department of Human Settlement
• Prepare relevant documentation and communicate this to project beneficiaries
2. Documents Storage
• Scan all source documents
• Save documents according to record and document storage protocols
• Ensure all documents stored are clear and easy to read when accessed on system
• Keep a record of files and documents relating to subsidy applications
3. Quality Review
• Resolve unclear, garbled, or indecipherable source documents
• Locate and correct data entry errors
• Report inaccuracy and data errors to Subsidy Manager
• Track and report on inaccuracies and errors
• Attend to ad hoc issues relating to the beneficiary management function
4. Liaison
• Liaise on beneficiary management matters with:
o Local / provincial government departments
o Contractors
o Community Liaison Officers
o Project Management Team
• Assist with managing the helpdesk by attending to beneficiaries and ensure resolution of queries and other associated matters.
• Attend meetings as and when required
5. Reporting
• Produce required reports according to requirements and defined timelines for:
o Subsidy Manager
o Contractors and
o Project Management Team
6. Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum of Grade 12
• 2-4 years’ experience in housing delivery environment or office administration and data capturing, at least 2 years must have been as a data capturer
• Project Management Studies as an added advantage
• Competent in MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience in the Housing Subsidy environment
• Must have a working knowledge of Human Settlement System (HSS)
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Remuneration Scale: R298 100 to R372 650 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Closing date for applications is 09 July 2023.
To submit your application, please send an email HDARecruitRegGADA@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. Copies of identity document must be provided.
6. Two contactable references.
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 ● 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.
