Community Representatives Programme
Job Creation and Housing Development Initiative
About the programme
The Ikhaya Community Representatives Programme is an initiative designed to expand the reach of Ikhaya Building Programme, create income-generating opportunities for South Africans, and help more families work towards building their own homes.
Career pathway
Ambassador → Coordinator → Regional Coordinator
Income opportunity
Once-off commission for verified new members
Community impact
More families saving towards their own homes
Objectives
Increase membership
Create employment and income-generating opportunities
Encourage a culture of saving towards homeownership
Expand our presence across South African communities
Provide accurate information to communities
Develop community leaders
Improve access to building materials
Three levels
Level 1
Community Ambassador
Entry levelR1,000 once-off for every 10 qualifying new members
- Share accurate information about Ikhaya in your community
- Help people complete the membership application
- Follow approved scripts and policies
- Never make promises about guaranteed homes or income
- Report registrations honestly
| Qualifying members | Commission (once-off) |
|---|---|
| 10 | R1,000 |
| 20 | R2,000 |
| 50 | R5,000 |
| 100 | R10,000 |
Promotion to Coordinator may be considered after 100 verified members, completed training and management approval.
This level does not guarantee a monthly salary.
Level 2
Community Coordinator
Mid level · Proposed R2,000/month salaryAcquisition commission: R2,000 once-off per 10 qualifying members
- Guide and support Ambassadors in your area
- Host information sessions
- Check that applications are complete and accurate
- Escalate complaints and concerns
- Submit monthly activity reports
| Qualifying members | Commission (once-off) |
|---|---|
| 10 | R2,000 |
| 20 | R4,000 |
| 50 | R10,000 |
| 100 | R20,000 |
| 300 | R60,000 |
Commission is once-off, not recurring. The salary is separate and only paid under a formally approved appointment.
Level 3
Regional Programme Coordinator
Senior level · Target R20,000/month + performance commissionLeads the programme across a region
- Oversee Coordinators across a region
- Plan regional growth and training
- Monitor compliance and quality of records
- Work with management on budgets and targets
- Build partnerships with local suppliers and leaders
Appointment requirements
- Proven leadership
- Completed training
- Clean compliance record
- Measurable targets met
- Formal approval by management
- A sustainable approved budget
The target salary is proposed and not guaranteed until formally approved.
When a new member qualifies for commission
- 1The person applies with the representative's code
- 2The application is complete and accurate
- 3Identity is checked and there is no duplicate
- 4The first contribution is received and verified
- 5Membership is approved by Ikhaya
- 6The member stays active through the review period
- 7The member is recorded on the representative's verified list
Duplicate, fraudulent, incomplete or cancelled registrations do not qualify for commission. Commission already paid on such registrations may be recovered.
Commission payment policy
- Commission is paid once-off per qualifying member — never recurring
- No double counting: each member counts for one representative only
- Only verified records in the Ikhaya system count
- Payments follow an approved schedule after verification
- Every commission is recorded and can be checked
- Commission may be reversed if a registration is found to be invalid
- All payments comply with South African law, including tax rules
Protecting members' savings
- Member savings for building materials are kept separate from operating funds
- Commissions and salaries are paid only from an approved operating budget
- No promises are made that cannot be delivered
- Clear financial controls and records
Career development pathway
Progression depends on performance, training, leadership and compliance — not only on recruitment targets.