Website Housing Development Agency (HDA)
The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is a public sector development agency in South Africa mandated to accelerate the creation of sustainable human settlements.
The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is a public sector development agency in South Africa mandated to accelerate the creation of sustainable human settlements. Established by the HDA Act of 2008, the agency works with national, provincial, and local government to provide housing solutions and reverse the legacy of apartheid spatial planning. It provides project management, planning, and technical support to all spheres of government. The HDA assists with developing catalytic projects, upgrading informal settlements, and delivering emergency housing solutions.
Key Performance Areas:
Building Inspection
- Complete inspections according to schedule and plan.
- Check building is being constructed on correct erf.
- Check layout of unit / house is according to the approved plan and is orientated correctly.
- Ensure foundation is laid out correctly.
- Ensure foundation is cast according to specification and that contractors Engineer signs off the foundation.
- Inspect house / building to ensure it has been constructed according to the required specification e.g. Brick force used correctly, roofs tied down correctly, two coats of specified paint applied correctly.
- Check all walls, windows and doors are installed straight and meet specifications.
- Check all plumbing and electrical work is installed as per approved plan, works and is compliant.
- Ensure houses / units meet all quality standards as agreed by Project managers and NHBRC.
Civil Works
- Performs inspections of road works, storm drains, water & sewer mains and other services.
- Ensure that work complies with standard specifications, detailed plans and standard practices.
Service Provider Liaison
- Identify issues and proactively resolve these with relevant contractors and service providers.
- Coordinate with NHBRC regarding non compliance or issues identified by them.
- Resolve non compliance and quality issues with contractors in a proactive and effective manner.
- Monitor and ensure service provider integrity in all issues and matters.
Administration
- Schedule and plan inspections in conjunction with project managers.
- Conduct inspections according to schedule.
- Input information from inspections accurately and completely.
- Complete comprehensive checklists for each house / unit inspected.
- Prepare and keep accurate records for preparation of regular weekly and monthly reports.
- Draft reports as required: weekly reports, monthly reports, quarterly reports, and any other Adhoc reports when and if requested.
- Plan and participate in meetings.
- Develop and maintain an appropriate filing system of all inspection documentation.
- Investigate and report on complaints and enquiries as required.
- Recommend for works to be signed off by Project Manager as complete.
Snugging
- Establish and monitor deadlines for completion of work.
- Complete final snagging of units prior to sign-off.
- Complete de-snagging of units.
- Sign off completion of handover documents once all snags and issues are resolved.
Qualifications & Experience
- Matric or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant Post Matric certification / National Diploma in Civil or Building or Architecture.
- Ability to read, interpret, understand and manage building plans to ensure construction is aligned and compliant.
- Knowledge and ability to ensure compliance of plumbing and electrical requirements in building.
- Having a working knowledge of health and safety legislation.
- 2-3 years experience as foreman and / or Clerk of Works essential.
- 5-10 years experience in large scale low-cost housing construction environment. A minimum of 3 years of this experience must be in a quality construction management capacity
- Drivers license.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.