Administrator (12-Month Short-Term Contract)
Organization: The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO)
About JOSHCO
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) is a registered Social Housing Institution accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA). Our core mandate is to develop and manage affordable rental housing for the lower-income market as an integral part of the City of Johannesburg’s broader efforts to eradicate the housing backlog.
Position Overview
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our team as an Administrator on a short-term contract basis. This is a 12-month opportunity within the Office of the Chief Operations Officer, reporting to the Community Development Department.
Purpose of the Job
The Administrator will be responsible for handling all information produced and received within the Community Development Department. This role serves as a critical support function, ensuring smooth administrative operations, effective stakeholder communication, and proper documentation management for all community development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties, though not limited to:
- Departmental Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the community development department by overseeing daily administrative tasks and managing communication with both project and client stakeholders
- Report Coordination: Coordinate the preparation and distribution of status reports, action reports, and task schedules, ensuring all documentation is accurate and delivered within specified timeframes
- Meeting Management: Compile meeting agendas, take detailed minutes, and distribute documentation for all stakeholder meetings, ensuring follow-up on action items
- Project Assistance: Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of various community development projects and initiatives from conception to completion
- Document Management: Prepare, organize, and manage all documents within the community development office, maintaining proper version control and accessibility
- Database Maintenance: Ensure all reports and documents are properly stored in the appropriate database systems, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality
- Stakeholder Coordination: Schedule stakeholder meetings, document discussions, and communicate instructions on behalf of the Community Development Manager and Community Development Officers
- Report Consolidation: Consolidate status reports received from Community Development Officers and external stakeholders into comprehensive summaries for management review
- EPWP Support: Provide dedicated support with the implementation of Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) project plans and related activities
Minimum Job Requirements
Interested applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Education: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 with at least 120 credits
- Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ proven experience in office administration or a similar environment
- Advantageous Qualification: A Diploma or National Diploma in Public Management, Public Administration, or a related field will be considered a strong added advantage
Required Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
General Management Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong facilitation skills for meetings and workshops
- Effective conflict management and resolution capabilities
- Outstanding customer service orientation
- Proven relationship management skills
- Collaborative teamwork approach
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Expertise in classification of filing systems and records management
- Proficient document management and control
Personal Attributes:
- Strong emotional control and professional composure under pressure
- Persuasion and influencing skills
- Assertiveness with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments
- Situational sensitivity and cultural awareness
Application Procedure
Please note that only online applications will be considered. Applicants are strongly advised to use Google Chrome browser when applying for JOSHCO positions to ensure optimal compatibility with our application system.
To apply for this position, please use the official application link provided below. You may either copy and paste the link directly into your browser or click on it to access the application form:
Important Notes
JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote representivity across race, gender, and disability categories.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment should no suitable candidate be identified.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025. Any applications received after this date will not be considered.
We wish you all the best with your application.
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