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Housing Development Agency

Government's Developer of Choice

The HDA is a national organisation that supports the government in developing land and delivering human settlements across South Africa. The Agency works with provinces, municipalities, communities, and industry partners to plan, manage, and implement human settlements-related projects. Established through legislation and overseen by the Minister of Human Settlements, the HDA plays a key role in enabling sustainable and integrated settlement development.

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Government's Developer of Choice

HDA is a national organisation that supports the government in developing land and delivering human settlements across South Africa. The Agency works with provinces, municipalities, communities, and industry partners to plan, manage, and implement human settlements-related projects. Established through legislation and overseen by the Minister of Human Settlements, the HDA plays a key role in enabling sustainable and integrated settlement development.

About HDA

The HDA aims to be the leading public-sector developer, promoting secure, sustainable, and well-integrated living environments.

Vision

Our mission focuses on accelerating housing delivery, ensuring security of tenure, and promoting inclusion, particularly for groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Mission

The organisation operates on principles of performance, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and integrity.

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Employee Value Proposition

At the HDA, our strength lies in our people. We are a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming the human settlements landscape in South Africa. We recognise that this transformational work starts with a motivated, supported, and empowered workforce. Our Employee Value Proposition reflects our dedication to creating an environment where employees feel valued, inspired, and able to grow

We invest in our employees by:

Providing continuous learning opportunities, training, and upskilling programmes.
Creating opportunities for employees to broaden their expertise through crossfunctional projects and national deployments.

The well-being of employees is central to how we operate. HDA promotes:

Policies and support systems that encourage a healthy work–life balance.
Access to wellness programmes and mental health support.
A work environment that prioritises safety, comfort, and the holistic well-being of staff.

HDA embraces innovation as a driver of organisational success. Employees benefit from:

Freedom to propose new ideas and contribute to process improvements.
A space where creativity is encouraged and professional excellence is celebrated.
Exposure to high-impact projects that require strategic thinking and problemsolving

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1. What is the Housing Development Agency (HDA)?

The HDA is a national public entity established to identify, acquire, prepare, and develop land for human settlement purposes. We work with national, provincial, and local government to fast-track the delivery of sustainable, integrated human settlements in South Africa.

2. What is the mandate of the HDA?

Our mandate includes: • Acquiring, assembling, and developing land for human settlements. • Providing technical, planning, and project management support. • Supporting informal settlement upgrading. • Strengthening capacity within provinces and municipalities.

3. Does the HDA build houses?

The HDA does not directly build individual houses. Instead, we: • Prepare land. • Coordinate bulk services. • Manage large-scale human settlement projects. • Provide support to the government and implementing agents. Actual construction is typically carried out by appointed contractors through provincial or municipal human settlements programmes

4. How can I apply for an RDP/BNG house?

Applications are not handled by the HDA. Applicants must register with their local municipality or provincial Department of Human Settlements. The HDA supports these entities with land and project delivery but does not manage beneficiary registration.

5. How does the HDA acquire land?

The HDA can acquire land through:

State land transfers.
Purchases of private land.
Donations.

Agreements with landowners. All acquisitions follow legislative and Treasury guidelines.

6. What types of projects does the HDA manage?

The HDA manages a wide range of human settlement projects, including:

Informal settlement upgrading.
Integrated residential development planning.
Emergency housing interventions.
Land acquisition and release for housing.
Catalytic and mega human settlement projects.

Our role is to coordinate, facilitate and drive the implementation of these projects with government partners.

7. Can the public access information about HDA projects?

Yes. The HDA is committed to transparency and public accountability. Project information can be accessed through:

Official HDA reports and publications.
The HDA website and media releases.
Public meetings, stakeholder engagements, and government communication channels.

Specific project documents may be shared subject to confidentiality and compliance with legislation such as PAIA.

8. Does the HDA work with private sector partners?

Yes. The HDA collaborates with private developers, built-environment professionals, and service providers when required. Partnerships help to accelerate project delivery. All partnerships follow transparent procurement and government processes.