Are you passionate about community development and looking to build your administrative career in a meaningful environment? The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) is recruiting an Administrator on a 12-month contract to support its Community Development Department. If you have strong admin skills and want to contribute to affordable housing initiatives in Johannesburg, this JOSHCO Administrator Vacancy could be your next step.
| Employer: | Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) |
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| Closing Date: | 14 November 2025 |
| Location: | Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
About the JOSHCO Administrator Vacancy
Post Title: Administrator
Department: Office of the Chief Operations Officer (Community Development Department)
Contract Type: Short-term contract – 12 months
Purpose of the Job:
To handle information produced and received in the Community Development Department and provide full administrative support for community development projects and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
As an Administrator in the Community Development Department, you will:
- Support the department by overseeing administrative tasks and communication with project and client stakeholders.
- Coordinate status reports, action reports and task schedules.
- Compile agendas and take minutes for meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with planning, implementation and monitoring of community development projects and initiatives.
- Prepare, organise and manage documents for the Community Development Office.
- Ensure reports and documents are correctly stored in the appropriate database or filing system.
- Schedule stakeholder meetings, document proceedings and circulate communication as instructed by the Community Development Manager and Community Development Officers.
- Consolidate status reports received from Community Development Officers and stakeholders.
- Provide support with the implementation of EPWP project plans.
Minimum Job Requirements
To be considered for the JOSHCO Administrator Vacancy, applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent at NQF level 4 with at least 120 credits.
- 1–2 years’ experience in office administration or a similar environment.
Added Advantage:
- A Diploma / National Diploma in Public Management, Public Administration or related field.
Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
General Management Skills:
- Communication
- Facilitation
- Conflict Management
- Customer Service
- Relationship Management
- Teamwork
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- Health and Safety legislation
- Classification of filing systems
- Document Management
Personal Attributes:
- Emotional control
- Persuasion and assertiveness
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Situational sensitivity
Employment Equity and Contract Information
JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Appointments will be made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote representativity in terms of race, gender and disability.
- Employment Status: Short-term contract (12 months)
- Employer Type: Social Housing Institution accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 6 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
How to Apply for the JOSHCO Administrator Vacancy
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for JOSHCO positions.
- Complete the online application form and upload your CV and required documents using the official JOSHCO application link.
To apply and for more details visit Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) official website.
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Late applications will not be considered