Executive Director: Human Settlements

Minimum requirements

• Matric/Grade 12; or equivalent;
• Bachelor's degree in Human Settlement Management, Urban Studies in the field of Housing and Human Settlements, built environment, Architecture discipline or relevant to the core functional focus of the position at NQF Level 7;
• Professional Registration with the relevant professional body.
• 10 years' experience directly related to the Housing and Human Settlements discipline;
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainable integrated human settlement and housing management practice
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
• Knowledge and understanding programme/project management; and

Valid driver's license;

Primary Function

• To direct and lead the implementation of Human Settlement and Housing programmes and projects within the boundaries of the City in order to ensure that all Johannesburg residents have access to affordable, safe and decent accommodation through the accessibility and availability of alternative tenure opportunities and quality housing stock.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and promote human settlement and housing policies supported by a responsive research agenda;
• Provide Public Housing Programmes;
• Provide Public Housing Stock Management;
• Provide Public Housing Programme Support;
• Provide technical input and contribution on Projects relating to integrated human Settlement;
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements;

Leading competencies

• Strategic Planning and Strategy Formulation - Ability to understand the process of strategic planning and contribute effectively to IDP formulation;
• Strategic Direction and Leadership - Provide and direct a vision for the institution and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional mandate.
• People Management - Effectively manage, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives.
• Financial Management - Ability to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognised financial practices. Further to ensure that all financial transactions are managed in an ethical manner;
• Program and Project Management - Ability to understand program and project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver on set objectives.
• Change Leadership - Ability to direct and initiate institutional transformation on all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver professional and quality services to the community.
• Governance Leadership - Ability to promote, direct and apply professionalism in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct the conceptualisation of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance relationships.
• Moral Competence - Ability to identify moral triggers, apply reasoning that promotes honesty and integrity and consistently display behaviour that reflects the principles of good governance management, performance management.

Core Competencies

• Moral competence; Planning and organising; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and information management; Communication; Results and quality focus;
• Minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers