Website Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO)
About Us BUILDING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE LOVE TO LIVE ABOUT JOSHCOJOSHCO was established in March 2004 by the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) with a mandate to provide and manage social and affordable rental housing that services various household income levels (R1 850 to R22 000 per month), especially t… read morehose at lower income levels, as part of the City’s implementation strategy to eradicate its housing backlog. JOSHCO currently manages 8,825 social and affordable rental units. The core business of JOSHCO includes the development of social and rental housing; the conversion and refurbishment, upgrading and management of some of the City-owned rental housing stock; the refurbishment, upgrading of some city-owned rental stock, upgrading of hostels and the provision of turnaround strategies where necessary. JOSHCO’s existence is as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the housing backlog within the City of Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a council-owned body ran by an independent board and is both a developer and a rental agent. JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA).
RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING):
Develop and Implement a Strategy and Operational Business Plan
Define the overall strategy of the organisation and develop the organisational strategic plan approved by the Board.
Translate the business strategy into an operational business plan.
Develop Social housing Projects with the transport corridor and inner city.
Define the required organisational structure to support the strategic plan of the company.
Oversee development and maintenance of an organisational culture and values.
Financial Sustainability for the Organisation
Ensure Business development and acquisition of new business and client satisfaction.
Oversee the development of the company budget approved by the Board.
Monitor the financial performance of the company.
Oversee the investment of surplus funds to optimize returns for the organisation.
Ensure efficient financial processes in place to monitor and control financial decisions and the impact of these decisions on the sustainability of the company.
Ensure projects are cost-effective and maintain an acceptable level of quality.
Ensure Clean Audits.
Good Corporate Governance practices and Compliance
Manage and guide the implementation of good corporate governance practices.
Ensure compliance with prevailing legislation.
Provide input and guidance to Board and Board Committees to facilitate effective strategic decision making.
Report to Board, Board Committees and Shareholders on Joshco performance.
Management of the provision of administrative support to the Board and Board Committees.
Effective Operational Management
Oversee the development of business processes to facilitate effective business performance.
Ensure systems are in place for monitoring company performance against plans and budgets.
Ensure an effective system of control covering financial and non-financials.
Ensure operating objectives and standards of performance are owned and understood by management and employees.
Provide general oversight of all organisational activities; oversee management of the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements and where appropriate best practice.
Ensure integrity, quality, accuracy and reliability of reports to the Board.
Ensure that operations are in line with policy prescripts and legislative requirements.
Risk Management Strategies
Ensure risks that the company is exposed to are identified.
Monitor implementation of risk management strategies.
Report on overall risk management of the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
Create networks and relationships for the raising of funds required to meet the implementation of the business plan.
Ensure management of stakeholders to support business strategy and initiatives.
Ensure transparency and open access to all clients in various communities.
Ensure satisfaction levels at community level are as determined by the Board and the political Office.
People Management
Ensure qualified and competent people are appointed to all vacant positions in the operations department.
KPA’s team members are understood and achieved.
The values of JOSHCO are understood and lived.
Performance is constantly improved.
New industry trends are identified and understood and embraced.
Ensure that Executives are accountable and that targets are set and achieved.
Measure and appraise the performance of Executives.
Inculcate a high-performance culture.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Build Environment or any related field is required (NQF level 9).
Professional membership will be an added advantage.
A Certificate in MFMA or the ability to acquire it within the first 18 months of employment.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Seven (7) years of experience of which five (5) years should be at the executive level.
Working/ Demonstrable 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.
Serving on Boards or experience at Board level is a requirement.
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