Senior Administrative Officer – Fixed-term (5 years)

About the role

The City of Tshwane is seeking four Senior Administrative Officers on a five‑year fixed‑term contract to manage the National Housing Needs Register, housing subsidy systems and related conveyancing processes across the Soshanguve, Ga‑Rankuwa, Tshwane House and Mamelodi areas.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the NHNR and housing subsidy database, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Facilitate property registration, issue title deeds and oversee conveyancing in the assigned regions.
• Supervise beneficiary administration, housing subsidy applications and the safekeeping of all related documents.
• Conduct inspections, collect statistics and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead a team of administrative officers, manage public enquiries, compile meeting agendas, minutes and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate with the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements and the Joint Allocations Committee on housing allocations and consumer‑education programmes.

Required profile

• Grade 12 qualification with at least two years of experience in government‑subsidised housing administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to work under pressure and treat residents with courtesy.
• Computer literacy and willingness to undergo criminal record and fingerprint checks.
• Understanding of local human‑settlements programmes and excellent administrative skills.

Required skills

• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of the National Housing Needs Register (NHNR) and housing subsidy system