Provincial Manager: Region C

JOB VACANCY Entry Date: 03 Nov 2025Expiry Date: 10 Nov 2025 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 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: The HDA has the following 5 Years Fixed-Term contract Position: Reporting Line: Regional Manager: Region C Contract: Five Year Fixed Term Reference: PM001 Main Purpose: To plan and manage the delivery of a provincial programme in line with the agreements and service delivery standards set out by the HDA. Key Performance Areas: 1. Strategic Management Provide required and relevant information, insights and influence to the Regional strategic planning process Participate in finalizing the strategic plan and vision. Define targets and strategies for teams to implement in support of the achievement of the Regional strategic objectives. Participate in the develop provincial operational plans to facilitate achievement of the overall HDA strategy. 2. Contract Management (management of MTOPs and other SLAs) Manage development of operational plans and capacity requirements to implement contracted work in terms of HDA strategy. Manage optimal utilisation and mobilisation of resources across other organs of state (province, municipalities and other public bodies) Work within the agreed protocol/agreements with the provinces or local authorities. Support and advise functionaries in respect of their operations and interface with the province/ municipalities and ensure coordination across the functionaries. 3. Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations Network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organisations. Identify and explore possible new work opportunities with partners in the province and existing clients. Align work opportunities to the HDA strategy as well as role and function of Provincial office. Gather relevant information (key decision-making processes, strategic choices and timing of priorities). Promote the HDA function, mandate and role through delivering presentations and representing the HDA as well as addressing queries on the HDA services offering. Consult with the relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment (to inform the structuring of operational programmes and plans). Establish processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties. Troubleshoot and unblock issues affecting execution of HDA work and services. 4. Provincial Programme Management (multiple provincial offices) Manage overall support to ensure the effective functioning of the HDA services in the province. Establish clear, written and explicit work processes and procedures and set up systems and methodologies to monitor the execution and performance of work of all staff. Review work processes and recommend corrective actions/improvements enhancing the performance and effectiveness of the Programme. Manage control of quality and quantity of work performed, guide the team and carry the overall responsibility for the task fulfilment as per the operational plan. Manage that the operation support plan and programme for the work includes and addresses: Detailed Project Plans and necessary and satisfactory project procedures are established to direct all project work in order to maintain timely execution and quality of work. Results are compiled, documented and forwarded to in required format, quantity and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results. Risks are proactively managed. Progress review and coordination meetings are held regularly with key project team members, and other project stakeholders. Progress is diligently monitored and that bottlenecks and related issues are proactively tracked. Costs are properly and orderly tracked, and maintained within approved project budgets. Project schedules are followed and deadlines are met. Develop the budget required for the programme. Manage procurement in line with the relevant policies and procedures. Address any anomalies in spend and budget. Report on financial performance of the programme. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Qualifications and Experience Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in the built environment and civil engineering. Postgraduate Diploma in Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering will be an added advantage. At least 5 – 8 years’ experience in public sector including 3 years Senior Management experience. Professional Registration i.e ECSA will be an added advantage. Knowledge of legislation and policies regulating the human settlement sector and the intergovernmental relations environment. Knowledge, insight and experience of the public sector human settlement environment. Ability and willingness to travel. Remuneration Scale: R 1 155 200 – R1 501 800 per annum (all-inclusive package) Closing date for applications is 10 November 2025. To submit your application, please send an email to : When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following: CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application. The CV must be in PDF format. Copies of all qualifications must be provided. Copies of identity document must be provided. Two contactable references must be provided. Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered. Conditions of service: The HDA is an equal opportunity employer Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA . The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment. We thank all applicants for their interest. Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only. 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