The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for several internship opportunities available in different departments. These internship programmes provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while developing professional skills in a respected public entity responsible for regulating and supporting the social housing sector in South Africa.
The available internships are based in Johannesburg and offer valuable exposure to the public sector. Successful candidates will work alongside experienced professionals, receive practical training, and contribute to important projects that support the delivery of affordable rental housing.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Available Internship Opportunities
- Facilities Internship (Coordinator)
- Graphic Design Intern
- Legal Intern
- Property Development and Investment (PDI) Learner
1. Facilities Internship (Coordinator)
Reporting Line:
Regional Manager or Portfolio Manager
Role Purpose
The Facilities Internship is designed to provide graduates with practical experience in facilities management within SHRA-managed housing complexes. The successful intern will assist with maintenance planning, health and safety compliance, contractor management, tenant maintenance requests, and building inspections.
The position plays an important role in ensuring that housing facilities remain safe, clean, functional, and well maintained.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist in the following areas:
Safety Management
Responsibilities include:
- Implement health, safety and environmental management systems.
- Support contractor safety induction programmes.
- Train employees on safety procedures.
- Prepare monthly safety reports.
- Conduct routine safety inspections.
- Coordinate annual safety audits.
- Maintain and update safety files.
- Liaise with municipalities and local fire departments regarding compliance requirements.
- Assist during emergency situations involving health and safety matters.
Service Level Agreement Compliance
The intern will help monitor contractor performance by:
- Monitoring work completed according to service level agreements.
- Tracking contractor performance.
- Assisting with performance reviews.
- Monitoring work orders until completion.
- Ensuring contractor invoices are submitted within the required timeframes.
- Providing progress reports to management.
Tenant Maintenance Support
Duties include:
- Recording maintenance complaints.
- Logging maintenance requests.
- Updating maintenance information on the Novtel system.
- Appointing contractors for repair work.
- Monitoring maintenance progress.
- Providing feedback to tenants until maintenance requests are resolved.
Unit Turnovers
The intern will assist with:
- Inspecting vacant units.
- Assessing maintenance requirements.
- Obtaining quotations for repairs.
- Coordinating painting and repair work.
- Inspecting completed work before tenant occupation.
- Processing contractor payments.
- Conducting exit inspections with tenants.
Maintenance and Repair Management
Responsibilities include:
- Inspecting buildings and surrounding areas.
- Monitoring cleanliness standards.
- Reviewing maintenance incidents.
- Monitoring security incidents.
- Managing contractor performance.
- Ensuring repairs are completed within agreed service standards.
- Monitoring refuse collection, garden services and security services.
- Assisting with abandoned vehicle removal.
Supervising In-house Handymen
Additional responsibilities include:
- Conducting pre-inspections and post-inspections.
- Monitoring handyman performance.
- Preparing monthly handyman reports.
- Assisting with stock control.
- Purchasing maintenance materials.
- Recording material usage.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment, or
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Facilities Management.
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Conflict management
- Facilitation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic problem-solving
- Building maintenance knowledge
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Personal Attributes
- Emotional control
- Assertiveness
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Situational awareness
- Good interpersonal relationships
2. Graphic Design Intern
Department
Marketing and Communications
Location
Johannesburg
Role Overview
The Graphic Design Internship provides graduates with an opportunity to develop creative communication materials for SHRA’s marketing and communication activities. The successful intern will assist with digital content creation, branding, social media management, multimedia production, and publication design.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Design infographics and visual communication materials.
- Produce creative marketing content.
- Create animations and information visualisations.
- Maintain SHRA branding standards.
- Prepare printed and digital publications.
- Assist with social media content creation.
- Upload approved digital content.
- Monitor social media engagement.
- Report social media analytics.
- Assist with communication campaigns.
- Support events and exhibitions.
- Produce photographs and videos.
- Design invitations and promotional material.
- Format reports for publication.
- Coordinate with printing and branding service providers.
- Assist with procurement and administrative duties.
- Stay informed about new design trends and technologies.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12
- A recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Graphic Design, Multimedia or an equivalent qualification.
Technical Skills
Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Pro Tools
- Audacity
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- HTML
- Content Management Systems
3. Legal Intern
Department
General Management
Role Purpose
The Legal Internship forms part of the SHRA Internship Programme and provides graduates with practical legal administration experience. The successful intern will support the Legal Officer by preparing legal documents, conducting research, maintaining records, and assisting with legal processes.
Key Responsibilities
The Legal Intern will assist with:
- Preparing legal documentation.
- Drafting business correspondence.
- Supporting legal proceedings.
- Preparing summonses and eviction documents.
- Organising legal files.
- Maintaining legal records.
- Researching legislation and legal cases.
- Preparing meeting documentation.
- Recording meeting minutes.
- Collating Rental Housing Tribunal information.
- Requesting legal documents from stakeholders.
- Communicating with legal service providers.
- Preparing schedules and reports.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric
- LLB Degree
- Previous legal practice exposure such as:
- Legal Aid
- Law Clinic
- Articles
- Similar legal workplace experience
Computer Skills
Applicants should be proficient in:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
Additional Skills
Successful applicants should possess:
- Good written communication
- Research ability
- Analytical thinking
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Professional communication
4. Property Development and Investment (PDI) Learner
Department
Property Development and Investment (PDI)
Role Overview
The PDI Internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical exposure to property development, construction projects, stakeholder engagement, project administration, budgeting and sustainable development initiatives.
Interns will work closely with project managers and other professionals involved in delivering social housing developments.
Key Learning Areas
The internship covers:
- Project Support
- Communication and Collaboration
- Administrative Support
- Problem Solving
- Learning and Development
- Quality Assurance
- Time Management
Main Responsibilities
Successful candidates will assist with:
- Preparing project proposals.
- Conducting research on development sites.
- Supporting feasibility studies.
- Reviewing construction documentation.
- Coordinating meetings.
- Scheduling site visits.
- Monitoring project budgets.
- Tracking project timelines.
- Assisting with stakeholder communication.
- Supporting contract negotiations.
- Maintaining project databases.
- Preparing presentations.
- Monitoring construction progress.
- Participating in site inspections.
- Assisting with sustainable development initiatives.
- Monitoring industry trends.
- Supporting marketing activities for development projects.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
Advantageous Experience
- Built Environment exposure
- Construction knowledge
- Estimating skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word proficiency
Computer Skills
Applicants should be proficient in:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
Closing Date for All Applications: 22 July 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for any of the advertised SHRA internship opportunities should prepare a comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) along with any supporting documents required for the position. Applications must be submitted via email to the correct email address for the specific internship. It is important to use the correct reference number in the subject line of the email, as applications without the appropriate reference may not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Before submitting an application, carefully check that all information provided is accurate and complete. Each internship has a different application email address, so ensure the application is sent to the correct recipient. Late applications may not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.
Download Application Form
There is no official SHRA application form required for these internship opportunities. Applicants should submit a detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly to the relevant email address provided for the internship they wish to apply for. Ensure that the correct reference number is included in the subject line of the email before submitting the application.
Facilities Internship (Coordinator)
- Reference Number: REF: FACILITATOR INTERNSHIP
- Location: SHRA Housing Complexes
- Application Email: [email protected]
Graphic Design Intern
- Reference Number: REF: GRAPHIC DESIGN
- Location: Johannesburg
- Application Email: [email protected]
Legal Intern
- Reference Number: REF: LEGAL INTERNSHIP
- Department: General Management
- Application Email: [email protected]
Property Development and Investment (PDI) Learner
- Reference Number: REF: PDI INTERNSHIP
- Department: Property Development and Investment
- Application Email: [email protected]
Important Information
The Social Housing Regulatory Authority reserves the right not to make an appointment or to withdraw these advertisements at any stage of the recruitment process.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the outcome of their applications.
Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their CV is updated and that the correct reference number is included in the email subject line when submitting an application. Failure to include the correct reference may result in the application not being considered.