If you have recently completed your qualification and are looking for an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in South Africa’s public sector, the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) has opened several internship opportunities across different professional fields.
Whether your background is in Quantity Surveying, Law, Graphic Design or Facilities Management, these internships provide an excellent opportunity to develop industry skills while working alongside experienced professionals in an organisation responsible for regulating South Africa’s social housing sector.
According to the internship advertisements, all applications close on 22 July 2026.
Quick Overview
Organisation
Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA)
Industry
Public Sector | Human Settlements | Social Housing
Internship Opportunities
- Property Development & Investment (PDI) Internship
- Legal Internship
- Graphic Design Internship
- Facilities Internship (Coordinator)
Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Employment Equity
Appointments will be made in line with SHRA’s Employment Equity Plan.
Who Should Apply?
Graduates with qualifications in:
- Quantity Surveying
- Law (LLB)
- Graphic Design / Multimedia
- Facilities Management
- Built Environment
Internship Opportunity 1: Property Development & Investment (PDI) Internship
This internship is ideal for graduates interested in construction, property development, infrastructure and project management.
The successful intern will work alongside project managers involved in property development initiatives.
Main learning areas
The internship includes practical exposure to:
- Project support
- Administrative support
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Research
- Property development processes
- Budget monitoring
- Sustainable construction practices
- Site inspections
- Time management
- Professional development
The intern will also assist with:
- Development site research
- Feasibility studies
- Market analysis
- Construction documentation
- Financial models
- Budget tracking
- Project scheduling
- Meetings with architects and engineers
- Monitoring construction progress
- Due diligence activities
- Environmental assessments
These responsibilities provide valuable exposure to the entire property development lifecycle.
Qualification required
Applicants should have:
- Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Advantageous experience includes:
- Built environment exposure
- Construction knowledge
- Estimating ability
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong Microsoft Word skills
The role follows a hybrid working model combining office and remote work.
Internship Opportunity 2: Legal Internship
Graduates with an LLB who want practical legal experience in the public sector should strongly consider this internship.
Instead of focusing on courtroom litigation, the internship exposes graduates to legal administration and regulatory compliance within a government entity.
Key responsibilities
The Legal Intern will assist with:
- Preparing legal documentation
- Drafting contracts
- Processing legal documents
- Supporting summonses and eviction matters
- Researching legal cases
- Preparing meeting documentation
- Maintaining legal records
- Collating Rental Housing Tribunal information
- Communicating with legal service providers
- Managing legal correspondence
- Organising legal files
The internship offers excellent exposure to legal administration, governance and regulatory processes.
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- Grade 12
- LLB Degree
Experience in the following will be advantageous:
- Law Clinic
- Legal Aid
- Articles
- Legal practice
Applicants should also have:
- Microsoft Word skills
- Excel proficiency
- PowerPoint skills
- Research abilities
- Strong written communication
The internship is office-based.
Internship Opportunity 3: Graphic Design Internship
Creative graduates interested in digital communication, branding and multimedia production will find this internship particularly attractive.
The successful intern joins SHRA’s Marketing and Communications team.
What you will learn
Responsibilities include:
- Graphic design
- Infographic development
- Animation
- Information visualisation
- Social media management
- Brand implementation
- Layout and formatting
- Digital publishing
- Multimedia production
- Website content preparation
- Communication campaigns
- Event branding
- Photography support
- Video production
- Print production
- Content quality control
The intern will also assist with procurement, event logistics and communication campaigns while learning public sector branding standards.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12
- Three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 7)
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia qualification or equivalent
Applicants should also demonstrate proficiency in:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Dreamweaver
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Audacity
- HTML
- Motion graphics
This internship is ideal for graduates wanting to build an impressive design portfolio within government communications.
Internship Opportunity 4: Facilities Internship (Coordinator)
Graduates interested in property management, facilities operations and infrastructure maintenance should consider this opportunity.
The internship focuses on maintaining residential complexes while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
Learning areas
The intern will gain experience in:
- Health and safety
- Contractor management
- Service Level Agreements
- Maintenance planning
- Tenant support
- Building inspections
- Repairs coordination
- Facilities management
- Asset management
- Work order systems
- Contractor performance monitoring
Practical exposure includes:
- Safety audits
- Monthly safety reporting
- Maintenance scheduling
- Tenant maintenance requests
- Building inspections
- Contractor management
- Unit turnovers
- Repair planning
- Grounds maintenance
- Security coordination
- Stock management
This role offers extensive experience managing real property assets.
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in the Built Environment or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management
Additional skills include:
- Computer literacy
- Excel
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Conflict management
- Basic problem-solving
- Building maintenance knowledge
Successful candidates should also demonstrate attention to detail, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.
Skills you can expect to develop
Regardless of the internship you apply for, SHRA places significant emphasis on workplace readiness.
Interns are expected to develop:
- Professional communication
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Report writing
- Planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Microsoft Office skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Public sector governance knowledge
These are transferable skills that remain valuable long after completing the internship.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a relevant CV and use the correct reference in the subject line of their email.
Property Development & Investment Internship
- Email: pdi@pcpconsultancy.co.za
- Subject Reference: REF: PDI INTERNSHIP
Legal Internship
- Email: legalintern@pcpconsultancy.co.za
- Subject Reference: REF: LEGAL INTERNSHIP
Graphic Design Internship
- Email: recruitment@shra.org.za
- Subject Reference: REF: GRAPHIC DESIGN
Facilities Internship
- Email: facilitator@pcpconsultancy.co.za
- Subject Reference: REF: FACILITATOR INTERNSHIP
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Closing Date: 22 July 2026.
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Edupstairs Advice
Government internships are highly competitive, and a well-prepared application can significantly improve your chances of being shortlisted. Before submitting your CV, ensure that it is tailored to the internship you are applying for and highlights relevant coursework, projects, technical skills and any volunteer or practical experience. Pay close attention to the required email subject reference, as incorrect references may affect the processing of your application.
If you qualify for more than one internship, prepare separate applications that clearly demonstrate why you are suitable for each specific role rather than sending the same generic CV to every department.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply?
Graduates who meet the qualification requirements for the specific internship.
- Is previous work experience required?
Most internships target graduates, although relevant practical exposure may be advantageous for some positions.
- Can I apply for more than one internship?
Yes, provided you meet the qualification requirements for each role and submit separate applications using the correct reference number.
- Where are these internships based?
The Graphic Design internship is based in Johannesburg. The Legal internship notes that interns may be required to work outside the head office in Parktown depending on operational requirements, while the PDI internship follows a hybrid office and remote model.
- Will everyone who applies receive feedback?
No. SHRA states that communication will only be with shortlisted applicants.
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