Professional Officer – Cape Town
Admin and Office Management ~ Property / Facilities Management / Security ~ Project Management
Cape Town – Western Cape
Professional Officer (Housing Development Sector) – 3-Month Contract
Our client is looking for a highly skilled Professional Officer to join their team on a 3-month contract basis. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the success of housing projects while demonstrating high levels of professionalism, initiative, and dedication to achieving departmental objectives.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are ready to contribute meaningfully and make a difference in the Housing Development sector. Your role will directly support the operational efficiency and service delivery of the department by providing reliable technical and built environment support, ensuring compliance with state funding requirements, and contributing to the successful implementation of key projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate individual project progress, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to set project plans and expenditure guidelines.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison, facilitating clear and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
- Compliance and Policy Implementation: Ensure compliance with USDG, HSDG, and ISUPG policies, the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), and Division of Revenue Act (DORA) in the application of state funding.
- Grant Application Evaluation: Evaluate and review grant applications to support successful implementation, ensuring technical compliance with relevant programmes.
- Infrastructure Quality Assessment: Assess the quality of infrastructure by evaluating projects against benefits, specifications, and goals to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Documentation and Reporting: Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, including timely reporting.
- Administrative Support: Provide efficient administrative support, ensuring that all correspondence and documentation are securely filed and easily accessible to authorized personnel.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualification: A relevant B Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering
- Experience: 3-4 years of relevant experience in housing development or related fields.
- Additional Requirements:
- Valid Professional Driver’s Permit (Code EB).
- Computer Literacy in Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Personal Attributes:
- Strong teamwork and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to the success of the department’s objectives.
If you are a highly motivated professional with the relevant experience and qualifications, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of the Housing Development team.
