Assistant Director: Secretariat (Reference DOHS/80/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Human Settlements

Location: Pretoria

Chief Directorate: Equity (Office of Disclosure)
Salary: R252 144 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate recognized Diploma or equivalent qualification. At least 3 years’ experience in administration of Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Act or related field. The following will serve as recommendations: Computer literacy; Ability to analyze and formulate data; well-developed interpersonal relationships and proven negotiation skills; Well-developed co-ordination skills; Knowledge and / or experience of the housing environment and information disclosure by financial institutions in terms of Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure; Report writing skills; Ability to work under pressure and problem mapping skills; Knowledge of research, analysis and interpretation of home loans related information; and a valid driver’s license.

Duties:
The successful candidate will support the Office of Disclosure in: Performing the duties and responsibilities of the Secretariat functions of Office of Disclosure and to administer the Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Act; Facilitation of liaison between the Board and stakeholders; Receiving, collating and analyzing of correspondences by financial institutions and other stakeholders; Analyzing of public comments and complaints on financial institutions relating to home loans, Identifying any possible discriminatory lending patterns and practices in terms of complaints received from members of the public; Advising the Board Members on matters falling within the scope of the Act and international good practice related to functions of the Office; Compiling quarterly and annual reports on performances of the Office for the Minister; and Making recommendations to the Office of Disclosure on any matter falling within the scope of the Act.

Enquiries: Mr. G Phoku Telephone (012) 421 1572

The Department of Human Settlements is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference.

Applications:
Forward Applications, quoting reference numbers: Human Communications, Private Number X06, Rivonia, 2128 or hand deliver at 3 Autumn Street, Rivonia, 2128

Note:
It will be expected from the selected candidates to be available for the interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department of Housing.

Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification and criminal records. If you apply for more than one position in the Department, please submit separate application forms for each post. Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV, together with certified copies of your qualification certificates and your ID / Passport. Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Reference number: DOHS/80/2013

Closing date: 10 May 2013