Project Accreditation Specialist

Purpose The main purpose of the Project Accreditation Specialist is to review project accreditation applications in line with the requirements, prepare accreditation reports and support accreditation of projects. Key stakeholders the Project Accreditation Specialist will engage with are: SHRA MANCO and Executive Committee The MANCO Executive Accreditation Manager Compliance and Monitoring Manager Regulations and Compliance Unit Manager Provincial and Local government Project Development and Funding Sector Development and Transformation Supply Chain Management Service providers Potential Social Housing Delivery Agents Key Performance Areas Activities Accreditation Preparation and Assessment Participate in the development of the strategically aligned Annual Performance Plan (APP) by the agreed deadline through providing inputs into the development of a plan that delivers the strategic objectives. Contribute to the development of the Unit operational plan by providing input as required. Establish and build relationships with Social Housing Institutions and ODAs by developing relationships that are able to deliver on the defined development targets annually and quarterly. Review accreditation applications by reviewing documentation provided in line with the accreditation requirements and standards, assess the application, identify accreditation gaps and shortfalls and document these as required Provide accreditation support by liaising with project initiators, providing input, advice and guidance on requirements to achieve ODA Project accreditation, addressing accreditation deficiencies and shortfalls Maintain regular communication of progress and decisions with delivery agents by tracking feedback and communicating within defined standards Implement accreditation plan by planning work and engaging with applicants seeking accreditation to enable achievement of the accreditation plan targets. Engaging Provincial and Local Municipal Key Stakeholders Project Review, Due Diligence and Verification Verify project submission by conducting a pre-screen which determines the ability to meet minimum investment criteria SHI And ODA Project Verification: Verify the Quick Scan A submission and Technical Minimum investment Criteria, gathering all required data to complete the viability assessment, complete the verification report and review the viability of the of the ODA project accreditation submission to ensure that it meets the qualifying SHI and ODA Project Accreditation readiness. Pre- Assess, review and complete the standard accreditation compliance criteria including: legal form, shareholding structures, governance arrangements, financial sustainability, tenant management, property management and property development and transformation profile Facilitate feedback regarding the outputs of the due diligence process and advice on reasons for non-approval and proposed remedies Provide accreditation support by liaising with Provincial and Local Municipal keysta