HOSD126-2026 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SOCIAL HOUSING FACILITATION at City of Tshwane

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

1617703.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social housing facilitation, Project management, Construction management, Contract management, Human settlements planning, Business planning, Financial management, Stakeholder management, Intergovernmental relations, Policy implementation, Analytical thinking, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, Strategic planning, Coordination

Industry

Government Administration

Description

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Division: Human Settlements Administration Section: Housing Rental Management Location: Pretoria Central Reference number HOSD126-2026 Position DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SOCIAL HOUSING FACILITATION To be advertised Internal External This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories Job level T17 Scale R819 048,00 – R1 137 540,00 per annum Estimated remuneration package R1 212 322,00 – R1 617 703,00 per annum Job purpose To develop, facilitate, coordinate, manage and grow social housing delivery, including the implementation of the Affordable Rental Housing Strategy and Implementation Plan and related policies, strategies and programmes in the City Appointment requirements An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Built Environment, Human Settlements, Construction Project Management, Town and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or any other study field related to the position At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a social or rental housing sector, with experience in construction management, project management, contract management, human settlements planning, business planning and coordination Managerial experience will be an added advantage Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage Knowledge of housing policies and the Social Housing Act, 2008 (Act 16 of 2008) will be an added advantage A valid Code B driving licence Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost Personal attributes and/or competencies Must have in-depth understanding of the intergovernmental relations systems and practices and human settlements and social housing policies and practices; being ethical; excellent communication skills; interpersonal relations skills; ability to work as part of a team; ability to be professional at all times; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to work independently at strategic level; having integrity; ability to work under pressure; ability to be flexible and ensure that all deadlines are met; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the section; excellent administrative, organising and coordination skills; strong financial and project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills Primary functions Provide technical and operational expertise in alignment with national and provincial policy and national and international good practices in social housing to develop and grow the social housing sector of Tshwane Be responsible for creating a conducive environment for social housing institutions and other stakeholders to develop and expand the sector and contribute to addressing the housing backlog in Tshwane Create a conducive and supportive environment for the development of social housing opportunities Build relationships with social housing partners to meet social housing planning and development goals Manage the delivery of social housing units and the implementation of the City of Tshwane Affordable Housing Strategy and Implementation Plan Liaise with social housing institutions and other stakeholders to ensure the development of social housing units in the restructuring zones of Tshwane Develop, drive and ensure implementation of the National Human Settlements Social Housing Policy and the City of Tshwane Affordable Housing Strategy, Implementation Plan and the social housing pipeline of new social and rental housing projects Assist in managing stakeholder relations with regard to identifying and acquiring funding sources for social and rental housing projects Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section Attend intergovernmental relations forums and other related forums SAP S70095124* New/natural attrition WPC approved Enquiries Michelle Hendricks (012 358 4971)

Responsibilities

The Deputy Director will develop, coordinate, and manage social housing delivery while implementing the City of Tshwane's Affordable Rental Housing Strategy. This role involves building relationships with stakeholders and ensuring the effective delivery of social housing units within designated restructuring zones.