SDTM1408-1-2026 REGIONAL OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations – Region 1

Section: Community Services – Housing and Human Settlement

Functional Matrix: Housing Demand Database, Subsidy and Beneficiary Admin

Location: Winterveld/Mabopane  

Reference number

SDTM1408-1-2026

Position

REGIONAL OFFICER

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

T14

Scale

R610 692,00 – R848 136,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R809 231,00 – R1 111 453,00 per annum

Job purpose

To manage the conveyancing and title deeds functions, National Housing Needs Register (NHNR), subsidy administration, housing consumer education as well as the overall management of the local office and satellite offices

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Public or Development Management, Law (Conveyancing) or any other study field related to the position

At least five years’ relevant working experience in a human settlement, beneficiary administration and title deeds environment in government-subsidised housing and conveyancing

Must be trained, competent and knowledgeable to use the NHNR and housing subsidy systems

Knowledge and experience in the facilitation of property registrations (title deeds), issuing and beneficiary administration

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and should allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Being ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to work independently; having integrity; professionalism; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the section; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills

Primary functions

Manage the housing administration and conveyancing functions

Capture potential beneficiaries in the NHNR

Complete housing subsidy application forms

Capture and view applications on the housing subsidy system

Submit subsidy applications to the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements

Participate in the housing allocation process and manage the allocation of houses after approvals are received

Work with the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements and the Joint Allocations Committee as required

Manage the implementation of human settlements functions and their policies accordingly

Manage relevant cross-border projects, attend meetings and ensure that all related activities are implemented and reported on

Investigate and attend to all correspondence, including from all Chapter 9 institutions, and legal matters

Supervise subordinates at the local housing offices and satellite offices

Ensure the safekeeping of title deeds

Issue title deeds timeously to beneficiaries

Provide responses to internal and external correspondence within specified timelines as and when required

Be responsible for the smooth running and coordination of housing activities at the satellite offices

Liaise with ward councillors and other stakeholders and role players regarding housing issues (such as conveyancers, employers and financial institutions)

Manage the execution of inspections in loco and verifications on-site

Facilitate negotiation and dispute resolution meetings

Compile monthly reports of title deeds issued and housing allocations

Aid with support services and logistical arrangements regarding minute taking and report writing

Implement and ensure compliance with relevant policies, administrative systems and procedures

Liaise with the head office on housing activities at the local housing offices and satellite offices

SAP

S70021505

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Sarah Shiburi (012 358 8237)