The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is inviting applications for its two-year Internship Programme aimed at providing unemployed young graduates below the age of 35 with valuable workplace experience. The internship is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is open to South African citizens only, Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) Internship Programme 2026.

SHRA is a Schedule 3A public entity under the Department of Human Settlements, established in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), No. 1 of 1999. Its mandate is to regulate and support the provision of rental social housing for low to medium income earners, as guided by the Social Housing Act, No. 16 of 2008. This Young Graduate Programme is designed to provide practical exposure to graduates from Universities and Universities of Technology, helping them gain real work experience and improve their long-term employability.

Internship Overview

• Company: Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA)
• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
• Closing Date: 13 February 2026
• Duration: 24 months (Contract)
• Stipend: R11,175.00 per month

Internship Opportunity Available

SHRA is currently recruiting for the following internship post:

Internship: Business Analyst (Compliance, Accreditation & Regulations)

This internship will support SHRA’s compliance and monitoring processes by assisting with reporting, verification, and internal assessments related to reporting entities.

Internship Post Table

Item	Details
Internship Title	Business Analyst Intern
Reference Number	CAR 01/2026/2027
Number of Posts	1 (X1)
Department / Unit	Compliance, Accreditation & Regulations
Reporting To	Business Analyst
Location	Johannesburg
Stipend	R11,175.00 per month
Experience Required	None
Duration	24 Months

Key Learning Areas / Responsibilities

Successful interns will be expected to support the unit with key duties such as:

• Assisting in verifying information submitted by reporting entities against supporting documents
• Supporting the preparation of individual assessment reports
• Supporting the issuance of compliance notices and declarations
• Assisting in preparing compliance monitoring reports
• Assisting in assessing submissions made by reporting entities to address compliance conditions
• Supporting the development of remedial action plans and capacity development
• Participating in internal investigations and diagnostic assessments to identify areas of non-compliance
• Acknowledging receipt of documents and updating the compliance database

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in one of the following fields:
  • Accounting Sciences
  • Accounting
  • Internal Auditing
  • Financial Management
  • Management Accounting

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to verify data accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with data analytics software packages will be an added advantage

Application Process for Internship (Important)

Applicants must take note of the following requirements before applying:

1. Applications must be submitted using the SHRA Application Form, available on the SHRA website under vacancies:
   www.shra.org.za/vacancies
   Applications must be accompanied by:
   • Certified copy of Identity Document
   • Certified copies of qualifications
   • Comprehensive CV
   • Proof of residential address
     Note: Do not send pictures. Only documents in any format will be accepted.
2. Applications missing any of the above documents will not be considered.
3. By submitting an application, candidates automatically consent to:
   • Qualification verification
   • Criminal background checks
   • Employment and reference checks
   • Credit checks
   • Company ownership and directorship checks
4. SHRA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If no response is received within 90 days after the closing date, applicants should assume their application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
5. Applications must be submitted to: recruitment@shra.org.za on or before 13 February 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Final Note

This SHRA internship is a strong opportunity for graduates in accounting and finance-related fields who want to gain experience in compliance, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory work within a respected public entity. Ensure your application is complete, correctly certified, and submitted before the closing date to avoid disqualification.

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