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7. Functions and Structure of the Department of Human Settlements

7.4 Programmes of the Department
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Programme 1:

Administration

Purpose:

To provide strategic leadership and administrative support services to the Department.

 

Outcome:

• Functional, efficient and integrated government

Programme 2:

Integrated Human Settlements Planning and Development Programme

Purpose:

Manage the development of policy, planning and research in the creation of sustainable and integrated human settlements, oversee the delivery of the integrated residential development programme, provide public entity oversight, and coordinate intergovernmental partnerships with stakeholders.

 

Outcomes

• Spatial transformation through multi-programme integration in priority
• Security of tenure
• Adequate housing and improved quality living environments
• Responsive policies
• Improved programme performance projects
• A functional, efficient and integrated government
• Improved expenditure outcomes
• Improved sector capacity
• Spatial transformation through multi-programme integration in PDAs

Programme 3:

Informal Settlements Programme

Purpose:

Provide policy, planning and capacity support for upgrading informal settlements, and oversee implementation of the Informal Settlements Upgrading Programme in terms of volume 4, part 3 of the 2009 housing

 

Outcomes:

• Adequate housing and improved quality living environments.
• Responsive policies
• Improved programme performance projects
• Improved sector capacity

Programme 4:

Rental and Social Housing Programme

Purpose:

Promote the provision of affordable rental housing, monitor the performance of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA), and develop capabilities in the rental housing sector through intergovernmental collaboration and evidence-based research.

 

Outcomes:

• Adequate housing and improved quality of living environment.
• Responsive policies
• Improved programme performance projects
• A functional, efficient and integrated government
• Improved sector capacity

Programme 5:

Affordable

Housing

Programme

Purpose:

Facilitate the provision of affordable housing finance, monitor market trends, and develop research and policies that respond to demand. Oversee housing finance entities that report to the Minister.

 

Outcomes:

• Responsive policies.
• Improved programme performance projects
• A functional, efficient and integrated government
• Improved expenditure outcomes
• Improved sector capacity