Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) Internship Opportunities 2026

About SHRA

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is a South African public entity responsible for regulating and promoting the social housing sector. It works to ensure that affordable, well-managed rental housing is developed and maintained for low- to middle-income households, particularly in urban areas. SHRA oversees compliance, provides funding support, and strengthens the capacity of social housing institutions to contribute to sustainable human settlements.

About the Internships

The SHRA wishes to invite applications for the Internship opportunities which are aimed at providing unemployed young graduates below the age of 35 with workplace experience. The young graduate programme is a two-year programme aimed towards providing experience to young graduates focused on taking young graduates from various Universities and the University of Technology. This opportunity is open to South African citizens.

Stipend: R11 175.00 pm

Duration: 24 months contract

Available Opportunities

The following Internship Opportunities are open for Applications:

Collections Administrator Intern

Location: Durban

Department / Unit: Rentals

Duties: Administration. Debtors control. Letting Administration. Legal Administration. To prepare rental accounts and statements and to undertake rent collection. Rent deposit administration. Rent payments arrangements. Rent billing. Rent collection and credit control. Opening and closing of rental accounts. Rent roll and reporting. Bookkeeping. General functions

Requirements: Nationa Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Economics, Financial Management

Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Rental management. Knowledge of Bookkeeping experience is essential.. Knowledge of credit control is essential. Computer literacy is essential

Leasing Administrator Intern

Location: Durban

Department / Unit: First Metro Housing Co

Duties: Reporting and administration. Leasing process. Rental collections. Tenant Management

General and Ad hoc

Requirements: Grade 12 (Matric) and a Bachelor’s Degree

Company Secretary Intern

Location: Johannesburg

Department / Unit: Social Housing Regulatory Authority: Office of the CEO

Duties: Record Keeping: Maintain statutory books, registers, and client records. Compliance: Ensure the company follows corporate laws and internal policies. Facilitate the booking of Board meeting venues. Assist with ensuring special requirement such as meeting equipment, catering and stationery availability etc. Support Company Secretariat team with all office administration tasks. Assist in ensuring the travel and accommodation arrangements for Council members. Ad hoc project support in order to support the delivery of the Company Secretarial Services Team objectives. Conduct research on governance best practices and regulatory changes. Provide general administrative support to the Company Secretariat team, always ensuring confidentiality and professionalism. Update Policy Register

Requirements: Diploma in Administration

Project Management Quantity Surveyor Intern

Location: Hospital Street Social Housing - Newcastle

Department / Unit: Buhlebezwe Property NPC

Duties: Conduct regular site inspections to measure and verify construction works completed. Ensure that all work claimed by the contractor is physically executed, visible, and measurable on site. Compare site progress against approved drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BoQ). Maintain accurate site measurement records, photographs, and progress logs. Review and verify contractor payment applications and invoices against actual work completed on site. Confirm quantities, rates, and values claimed are correct and contractually compliant. Identify and report overclaims, discrepancies, or unexecuted work included in invoices.  Assist in monitoring project costs against the approved budget and cash flow. Track variations, dayworks, and additional works, ensuring they are properly instructed, measured, and recorded. Attend site meetings and provide input on progress, quantities, and financial status. Liaise with contractors, consultants, and site management on measurement and valuation matters. Prepare site verification reports, including photographs and measurement sheets, for submission to the QS/PM.

Requirements: Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction

Skills and Competencies: The Strong understanding of construction measurement and valuation principles. Ability to interpret drawings, BoQs, and specifications. High attention to detail and strong site observation skills. Knowledge of standard construction contracts. Good communication and reporting skills. Proficiency in basic measurement and reporting tools (Excel, measurement sheets, site reports).

Social Work / Community Development Intern

Location: Imizi Housing Head Office- Port Elizabeth

Department / Unit: Community Development

Duties: Conduct assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and economic needs. Develop individualised care plans and intervention strategies based on assessment findings. Provide ongoing case management and support to residents facing challenges. Detail, log and give regular feedback on cases to the Community Development Manager. Build and maintain relationships with residents to promote community engagement and participation. Collaborate with local community organizations, service providers, and agencies to enhance resources and support for residents. Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and support groups to address social issues and promote social cohesion. Respond to crisis situations promptly and effectively, providing emotional support and connecting residents with appropriate resources. Collaborate with emergency services and other agencies to address urgent needs within the social housing development. Collaborate with stakeholders to address systemic issues affecting residents, such as policy advocacy for affordable housing and improved community services

Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Social Work / Social Sciences in Community Development

Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of housing issues, community resources, and social services. Excellent communication, Administrative, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Empathy and cultural competence. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong problem-solving and crisis intervention skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Tenant Liason Officer Intern

Location: East London Office

Department / Unit: SOHCO

Duties: To ensure that all units are let and that there is adherence to the lease agreement, regularisation of tenancies, tenant communication, administration of tenant complaints and tenant exit. Market research and marketing of units. Unit application administration. Waiting list management. Screening of applicants. Selection of tenants and allocation of units. Lease agreement administration. Tenant communication & liaison. Complaints and dispute resolution administration. Support tenant empowerment programmes. Support tenant satisfaction survey initiatives. Tenant exit

Requirements: Social Sciences Degree with leasing, tenant and property management

Skills and Competencies: Communication. Housing Sector Legislation. Lease Agreement Management (Basic). Customer service skills. Social facilitation skills. Interpersonal relations skills

Project Administrator Intern

Location: FMHC Head office, Durban

Department / Unit: Project Development

Duties: Checking and verifying tenanting lists and reporting. Tracking unit completion on projects and reporting thereof. monitoring project reporting. Extracting certain information from monthly project reports to reflect trends, checking and verifying quarterly evidence and administration and filing of files.

Requirements: Degree in the Built Environment (Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Construction Management) or Project Management qualification

Skills and Competencies: MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Projects or similar). Adapt and learn quickly. Adjust to developing trends. Work well in a team. Effective time management. Conflict Management, Project management, and coordination skills. Innovative and proactive. Interpersonal skills.