THE City of Johannesburg aims "to create sustainable settlements where there is a wide range of accommodation opportunities that are of good quality, are adequately serviced and well-located, coupled with a backbone of efficient and well-maintained service infrastructure, extended to all".

The City's Housing Department is responsible for implementing housing programmes and projects within its municipal boundaries.

These programmes and projects form part of Johannesburg's integrated development planning process, the overarching plan mapping the broader vision of the City over the short, medium and long term.

Quality of life is equally important to the City and its residents and the City's Housing Department plays an important role in building sustainable communities by ensuring that Johannesburg's inhabitants have an equitable access to green spaces, social and cultural facilities, transport and economic activities.

THE DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE
The City's Housing Department has four directorates:

• Policy and Strategy;
• Project Implementation and Monitoring;
• Project support; and
• Finance