The Johannesburg Social Housing Company

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1. Compliance Specialist
2. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
3. Manager: Risk and Compliance

Compliance Specialist

We invite suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position.
Position : Compliance Specialist
Employment Status : Permanent
Department : Business Planning and Strategy

Purpose of the Job: To ensure compliance with the laws and regulations associated with the provision of social housing units. Ensuring regulatory compliance on all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following):

• Ensures that all new service providers have appointment letters that cover the scope of work and
  JOSCHCO’s terms and conditions.
• Ensures that contracts are generated and signed timeously by service provides and by JOSHCO
  representative.
• Develops a contract tracking tool for the department in close liaison with the Legal Services Department.
• Ensures that all contract documents are labelled and stored appropriately (hard and soft copies).
• Reviews funding agreements to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions.
• Attends meetings with funders to understand compliance requirements.
• Maintains working knowledge of relevant laws and regulations through periodicals, seminars, training
  programmes and peer contacts.
• Reports periodically to the Executive Manager on the compliance plan and other compliance issues.
• Develops a compliance/ regulatory universe.
• Compiles monthly UIFW reports to the city.
• Develops Compliance Risk Management plans.
• Monitor the compliance plan for periodic updates.
• Prepares monthly reports for funders.
• Develops other reports as required by funding partners.
• Ensures that systems are in place for gathering all information required to meet internal and external
  contract conditions.
• Ensures that there are adequate information management systems to store information, to generate
  standard templates and reports and to track reporting requirements. Ensures compliance with policies
  and procedures for handover of units to the Housing Management Department.
• Develops a checklist of requirements for the handover of complete units.
• Ensures that there’s signoff of documents by the Risk and Compliance Manager.

Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:

• LLB, BCom /BTech Internal Auditing.
• Compliance Institute Membership
• Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance will be an added.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Compliance Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of government/local government decision-making, planning, policies, and priorities
• Knowledge of relevant and applicable Legislations and National Treasury Frameworks

Skills and competencies- The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies:

• Generic skills: Communication, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Planning and Organizational,
  Relationship Management, Teamwork and Project Management.
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Housing Sector Legislation, MFMA, Companies Act, Municipal Systems Act.
• Management and leadership skills: Project Management, People Management, Planning and Organizing,
  Problem Solving, Ethical, Negotiation Skills, Gather and Analyze Information.
• Attributes: Emotional intelligence, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Flexible,
  Reliable, Innovation.

Application Procedure:
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following
link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link. Failure to apply using the
correct link, will result to any application not considered.

https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1t5-eTxNaS5KpQ9E62CyoTQew554

JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in
accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and
disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The Closing date for applications is 16 July 2024 at 16:00 any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

We invite suitable, experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position.
POSITION : CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
STATUS : PERMANENT
DEPARTMENT : OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer will be
responsible for providing internal leadership to support management, provide a platform for internal
collaboration, alignment, and organizational capacity-building for housing development, housing
management, information, and communication technology (ICT) and stakeholder management functions.
Furthermore, the role will provide leadership for the design, development, and implementation of the next generation of innovative, flexible, strategic, and values-aligned operational systems to position social
housing before the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving social housing rental landscape whilst ensuring that the company complies with all MFMA, Company’s act, Public Accounts Audit Act, SHRA requirements and any other legislative provisions that governs the function of a municipality entity.

RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING):

1. Strategic Management:

• Develop the Housing Development, Housing Management, ICT, and Stakeholder Management
  Strategies.
• Provide input to advance the organization from a strategic perspective.
• Develop and translate the strategic plan into the Housing Development, Housing Management, ICT
  and Stakeholder operational plan

2. Budgeting

• Develop Housing Development budget in line with Capex and Operational plan.
• Monitoring and Reporting on the financial performance of Housing Development expenditure against the budget.
• Prepare financial feasibility assessment and financial modeling for viability purposes.
• Oversee the application for funding for grants

3. Property Development & Construction Management

• Develop an Annual Construction and Property/ Project’s Management Plan
• Provide technical oversight of the construction of the projects in terms of time, budget and quality
• Review reports and provide troubleshooting to projects with challenges
• Oversee the handover and maintenance liability period of the project/s

4. Housing Management

• Ensure stock identification and selection include: Tenant audits, stock condition audits, asset
  status e.g. legal and feasibility studies are conducted
• Ensure all projects are appropriately packaged including project implementation plans and project
  budgets for approval by the board
• Ensure contractual closure for take on of stock by means of Service Level Agreement with e.g.
  CoJ
• Oversee tender / bid / proposal process for suppliers
• Oversee Supplier / Services contract management

5. Rental Management and Lease Administration

• Manage the rental of stock including:
• Setting and implementing of appropriate rentals in consultation with finance and the office of
  the CEO
• Management of vacancies
• Management of arrears in the buildings
• Implementation of appropriate arrears management procedures
• Supporting staff to implement the required operational actions to facilitate all activities around
  rental management
• Supervise the application of the company’s standard operating procedure (sop) applicable to new
  tenants.
• Manage implementation of standards for selecting and recruiting tenants
• Supervise the maintenance of the tenant database with regard to the number and details of tenant
  and occupation certificates.
• Manage the rental subsidy application process
• Plan and implement marketing actions to ensure that tenancy of units meets budgeted targets
• Ensure correct take on of new projects/buildings onto the property management database

6 Building Management

• Manage the overall financial sustainability of buildings including:
• Achievement of building ROI
• Achievement of targeted occupancy rates
• Achievement of targeted arrears rates
• Ensuring targeted budgets for buildings achieved and the HSVs are able to manage against
  budget
• Monitoring and reporting on building variances against budget
• Manage the appointment of service providers for the provision of non-core services in the buildings
• Facilitate the development and implementation of service level agreements for contract service
  providers
• Monitor the performance of service providers in line with the service level agreements and implement
  the contracts as agreed
• Manage building maintenance
• Ensure safety and security measures are in place in all buildings
• Monitor usage of utilities against budgets
• Compile monthly report from the reports of various service providers, HSVs, finance etc. • Manage
  social climates in all buildings

7 ICT Management

• Define the direction the ICT Division will take to deliver business value to JOSHCO.
• Take a Strategic Objective to use Information and Communications Technology to enable and
  support JOSHCO key strategic initiatives and to delivery of a ICT Platform for JOSHCO
• Provide a statement of strategic direction for ICT within JOSHCO, to obtain agreement from
  Executive Management to the strategy and acquire the stamp of approval from the Board of
  Directors for the strategic imperatives

8 Project Management

• Monitor delivery of projects to ensure that they achieve original objectives and also tracking and
  auditing of contract
• Manage accurate and comprehensive documentation including funder, consultant and contractor
  agreements
• Create and lead implementation of systems and policies for quality assurance.
• Development of project finance management tool.
• Development of a project tracking tool.
• Conduct ongoing contract management training

9 People Management

• Qualified and Competent people are appointed to all vacant positions in the operations department
• KPA’s of team members are understood and achieved
• The values of JOSHCO are understood and lived
• Performance is constantly improved
• New industry trends are identified are understood and embraced

10 Stakeholder Management

• Maintain excellent relations with all stakeholders including funders/financiers, contractors and
  regulators
• Negotiate and build fruitful formal and informal partnerships to achieve strategic objectives
• Create and sustain strategic and productive relationships with key stakeholders
• Create and maintain professional networks to maintain relations
• Maintain a productive relationship with suppliers, contractors, and purchasers.
• Attends and actively contributes to relevant industry-related meetings.
• Actively contributes to staff meetings and development activities as required.

11. Risk and Compliance Management

• Identifies and manages projects risk including escalating high risks to Senior Manager: Business
  Planning and Risk and CEO.
• Conduct regular risk assessment and develop risk management plans to mitigate against high-risk
  events.
• Create, contribute, and manages implementation of quality assurance systems and processes.
• Analyze, develop, and implement appropriate risk management strategies.
• Monitor, manage and ensure compliance with the Construction Safety requirements on sites
• Report on risk management
• Oversee the construction progress, productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A qualification at NQF Level 8 (Honors degree or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Built
  environment, natural sciences, engineering, public administration, commerce, law, operations
  management, or related disciplines.
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management or the ability to acquire it within the first 18 months of
  employment.
• A qualification at NQF Level 9 (Master’s degree or equivalent) or higher in the Built environment, natural
  sciences, engineering, public administration, commerce, law, operations management, or related
  disciplines will be an added advantage.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 05 to 10 years of management experience in operations or general management in a
  government entity, government department, or private sector organization.
• Experience in implementing digitization and information technology programmes is an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of local management leadership and management at a metropolitan level.
• Knowledge of the MFMA Treasury Regulations, SHRA, Integrated Development Plan (IDP), KING IV
  and the Companies Act.
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to local government, human
  settlements, affordable housing and social housing development.
• Knowledge and understanding of communications and stakeholder management requirements and
  processes; and must be able to monitor & evaluate the organizational performance level, ensure
  compliance with all statutory & regulatory requirements, use performance information to plan, and give
  effect to the organization’s strategy.

OTHER COMPETENCIES:

• GENERAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
  Strategic Planning, Strategic Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Facilitation,
  Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Project Management, General Management
  skills, Knowledge of policy and procedure development and implementation, Data Analysis skills,
  Budgeting and Budget Management skills, Problem-solving skills

• TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  Social Housing Sector Knowledge, Social Housing Sector Legislation, Market Surveys, Contracts,
  Safety and
  Security Standards (Basic), Eviction Management, Maintenance Planning & Rent Price Setting

ATTRIBUTES
Emotional intelligence leadership, Assertiveness, Interpersonal skills, Adaptability and flexibility,
Situational sensitivity

Application Procedure:
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link
by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link. Failure to apply using the correct link will result to an application not considered.

https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1GNp38NzFSS2XY0Zjzt4W-Aew554

JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The closing date for applications is 20 July 2024 at 16:00 any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

Manager: Risk and Compliance

JOSHCO invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position.
Position : Manager: Risk and Compliance
Employment Status : Permanent
Department : Business Planning and Strategy

Purpose of the Job: The position is responsible to communicate risk and compliance policies and processes for an organization, provide hands-on development of risk models involving market, credit and operational risk, assure controls are operating effectively and provide research and analytical support.

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following):
 Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the organisation, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risk occur.
 Performing a risk assessment, analysing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the accompany.
 Evaluating the company`s previous handling of risks and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as cost and legal requirements.
 Establishing the level of risk, the company is willing to take.
 Preparing risk management and insurance budgets.
 Creating business continuity plans to limit risks.
 Explaining the explaining risks that posed by corporate governance to stakeholders.
 Implementing health and safety measures and purchasing insurance.
 Developing of compliance management plan and compliance/regulatory universe.
 Ensure effective risk and compliance reporting.
 Conducting policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors.
 Maintaining records of insurance policies and claims.
 Reviewing any new major contracts or internal business proposals.
 Building risk awareness staff by providing support and training within the company.
 Ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individuals risks.

Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:
 Degree in Risk Management, Accounting, LLB and Internal Audit.
 A relevant Post Graduate qualification in Risk Management or related will be an added advantage.

 At least 5 – 8 years’ experience in the risk management or internal audit field, three (3) of which must have been at management level.
 Local government knowledge will be an added advantage.
 Knowledge and understanding of the MFMA Act, PPPF Act and BBBEE Act

Skills and competencies- The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies:
 Generic skills: Relationship Management: Relationship with other departments, managers, and staff, Good
organizational and time-management abilities, Strong attention to detail, Excellent verbal and written
communication skills, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
 Technical Knowledge and Skills: Financial, Accounting, Budget, Developing and Implementing policies and procedures, Problem solving and analyse information.
 Attributes: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability and
flexibility, Situational sensitivity.

Application Procedure:
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following
link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link. Failure to apply using the
correct link, will result to any application not considered.

https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1KNjqY94DSOeQy3B1NpYmngew554

JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in
accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and
disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The Closing date for applications is 16 July 2024 at 16:00 any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

All the best with your applications.

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