Chief Executive Officer at Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO)

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.