Housing Development Agency (HDA) Committee Support Coordinator Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Housing Development Agency (HDA), a national public entity, is offering a fixed-term contract opportunity for a Committee Support Coordinator based at their Head Office in Gauteng. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operational coordination and administrative efficiency within the agency.

The successful candidate will play a vital support role, helping to manage workflows, consolidate data, prepare essential reports, and provide comprehensive administrative assistance to senior management and various committees, contributing to the HDA's objectives over a three-year period.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an Executive or Committee support coordination and administration environment.
• Knowledge of public sector administrative, governance, and compliance processes.
• Understanding of organisational coordination and operational support systems.
• Knowledge of records, document management, and information control practices.
• Understanding of meeting administration, minute-taking, and action tracking processes.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and internal communication processes.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong reporting capability.
• A valid Driver’s Licence (Code 8).

Key Responsibilities

The Committee Support Coordinator will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Coordinating operational activities within the department and monitoring the implementation of departmental operational plans and action items.
• Tracking deliverables and supporting the achievement of departmental objectives, while facilitating coordination between departments and internal stakeholders.
• Collecting and consolidating operational data from various departments, then preparing accurate operational reports, dashboards, and management summaries.
• Supporting the timely submission of performance and operational reports.
• Providing administrative support, including records and document management, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking meeting actions.
• Maintaining structured electronic and physical filing systems.
• Facilitating the submission of reports and/or documents for consideration by EXCO and for further processing to Board Committees as per stipulated due dates.
• Coordinating communication between departments and internal stakeholders, scheduling and organising meetings, workshops, and operational forums.
• Ensuring follow-up on cross-functional issues and escalations.
• Supporting compliance with PFMA, internal policies, and governance requirements, assisting with audit preparation, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Ensuring proper recordkeeping for accountability and reporting.
• Assisting with the coordination of internal projects and programmes, tracking project milestones, deliverables, and documentation.
• Supporting project managers with administrative and coordination tasks.
• Providing support to senior management with scheduling and coordination, assisting with presentations, reports, and ad hoc operational tasks.
• Ensuring the smooth execution of daily operational priorities.

What the Work Involves

Working at the HDA Head Office in Gauteng, this role involves a blend of administrative support, data management, and coordination across various internal departments. Day-to-day tasks will include managing schedules, preparing for and documenting meetings, and ensuring that all necessary information and reports are collected, consolidated, and submitted accurately and on time.

You will be responsible for maintaining structured filing systems, both electronic and physical, and for facilitating communication between different teams. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and senior management, providing crucial support in areas such as operational planning, project tracking, and compliance with public sector governance requirements. Your efforts will directly contribute to the efficient functioning and accountability of the HDA's internal processes.

How to Apply

To apply for the Committee Support Coordinator position at the Housing Development Agency (HDA), please follow these instructions carefully:

• Email your application to: HDARecruitCEO@thehda.co.za
• Subject Line: Ensure the Job Title and Reference Number appear in the subject line of your email. For this position, the subject should be: HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA) COMMITTEE SUPPORT COORDINATOR HDACSC001
• Required Documents:
• Your CV must be in PDF format.
• Copies of all your qualifications.
• Copies of your identity document.
• Details of two contactable references.
• Closing Date: The deadline for applications is September 15, 2026.

Please Note: Applications that do not comply with the above requirements will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.