Head: Programme Planning & Coordination - 5 Year FTC

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB001007/MS

Date posted:

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

JOB SUMMARY:
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. Follow us on Twitter @The_HDA and on Facebook: TheHDA.

Main Purpose of Job

To develop and manage the implementation of national programmes in line with the overall HDA strategy and national human settlement priorities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant degree in the project or programme management, the built environment or equivalent is required
At least 10 years experience including:
- At least 3 years as a Senior Programme and Project manager
- Experience in government programmes and human settlement / housing programmes and policies
- Excellent understanding and experience in working with the PFMA/MFMA and public entities
- Experience in product development and research development methods
- Experience in construction sector and role players in the sector and how these relate to each other and government
Travel is required

Key Responsibility Areas

Strategic Management

Participate in the strategic planning of the HDA
Contribute inputs from the perspective of national programme design and management
Contribute to the overall effective functioning of the HDA
Develop a plan to operationalise the unit’s strategic performance targets and provide monthly reports against the plan
Align proposals and options relating to new work opportunities for the HDA to the HDA strategy

National Programme Design

Identify catalytic projects in line with defined national priorities and criteria
Develop business plans and funding proposals for national programmes
Secure funding to support the implementation of national programmes
Develop programme plans for the identified national programmes
Engage with stakeholders in the development and design of national programme plans

National Programme Implementation and Management

Develop implementation plans for national programmes with clear deliverables and measurements
Structure project teams to support delivery of national programmes
Manage the delivery of national programmes
Track performance against performance metrics
Gather data and analyse performance in line with the performance metrics
Present feedback on national programmes within the HDA and to relevant stakeholders
Support implementation by liaising and engaging with relevant partners and stakeholders

Financial Management

Develop the operational and capital budget required for each national programme
Manage expenditure against budget
Manage procurement in line with the relevant policies and procedures
Address any anomalies in spend and budget
Report on financial performance for the national programmes unit

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

Compliance Management

Manage implementation of work within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices
Provide advice and assistance to others in order to ensure their compliance with policy and governance procedures
Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action

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