Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) Compliance Internships 2026

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Compliance Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 01 June 2026

Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About the SHRA Compliance Internship Programme 2026

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is a Schedule 3A public entity of the Department of Human Settlements, established in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). SHRA is responsible for regulating and promoting affordable rental social housing for low- to middle-income earners across South Africa.

SHRA is offering a two-year internship opportunity aimed at providing unemployed graduates under the age of 35 with valuable workplace experience in the compliance and regulatory environment.

The programme forms part of SHRA’s Young Graduate Programme, which seeks to equip graduates from universities and universities of technology with practical skills and industry exposure.

Internship Details

Compliance Internship

Reference Number: COM/2026/2027

Position: Compliance Officer Intern

Department: Compliance, Audit and Risk (CAR)

Reporting To: Compliance Manager

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Duration: 24 Months

Monthly Stipend: R11 172.49

Key Learning Areas

Successful interns will gain practical experience in:

• Compliance Monitoring
• Compliance Information Management and Reporting
• Compliance Support Services
• Regulatory Enforcement Processes

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• Three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Law
  • Business Management
  • Auditing
• Qualification must be at NQF Level 7
• Computer literacy skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Added Advantage

• Certificate in Compliance Management

Experience Required

• No experience required

Who Should Apply?

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be unemployed
• Be younger than 35 years of age
• Be available for the full 24-month internship period
• Meet all qualification requirements

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

• Completed SHRA Application Form
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Proof of residential address

Important: Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be considered.

How to Apply

Download the SHRA Application Form from the SHRA vacancies page:

Submit the completed application form together with all required supporting documents via email to:

Email: recruitment@shra.org.za

Application Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 01 June 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

About SHRA

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) was established to promote and regulate the social housing sector in South Africa. Through partnerships with housing institutions and government stakeholders, SHRA works to provide quality affordable rental housing for low- and middle-income households while supporting sustainable human settlements.