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Housing Development Agency
HDA Overview

About The Housing Development Agency

The Housing Development Agency (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.

As per the HDA Act Section 7(1)(a)(1), the Agency is legally empowered to perform all developers' roles, including

Identifying, holding, acquiring, developing, and releasing state private and communal land for residential and community development.

Ensuring collaboration and alignment among different spheres of government for housing development services.

Land Assembly

Enhancing the capacity of organs of state (including skills transfer) to meet housing delivery needs.

Undertaking project management services, including assisting with approvals and upgrading informal settlements.

Leveraging additional assets, investments, and resources from other spheres of government.

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.

Core Values

Our Value Preposition

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

At HDA, every role contributes directly to improving the lives of South Africans. Employees take pride in:

  1. Working on projects that restore dignity, create sustainable human settlements, and change communities for generations.
  2. Being part of national, provincial, and local interventions that bring real, measurable impact.
  3. Knowing their work aligns with a bigger purpose: nation-building and social transformation.

Driven by innovation

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