The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Young Graduate Internship Programme 2026. The available opportunities include an HR Intern and a Regulations Officer Intern.

Graduates interested in public-sector internship opportunities should carefully check the qualification requirements for each position because the HR and Regulations internships require different fields of study and have different closing dates.

Key Details

The internship programme targets unemployed young South African graduates under the age of 35.

HR Intern

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma at NQF Level 6/7 in:

• Human Resources Management
• Human Resource Development
• Industrial Psychology
• Labour Relations

OR a related qualification.

Applicants should also have:

• Computer literacy
• Microsoft Office skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Administrative and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn

Duties & Responsibilities – HR Intern

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with recruitment and selection
• Supporting employee onboarding and offboarding
• Maintaining HR records
• Assisting with leave administration
• Preparing HR reports and correspondence
• Supporting employee wellness initiatives
• Supporting training and development activities
• Responding to HR-related queries
• Maintaining confidential personnel records
• Supporting HR projects
• Supporting HR audits and compliance activities

How to Apply – HR Intern

Complete the official SHRA application form and attach the required supporting documents.

Send applications to:

hrintern@pcpconsultancy.co.za

Use:

REF: HR INTERN

HR Intern Closing Date

5 October 2026

Regulations Officer Intern

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12
• A recognised NQF Level 8 legal qualification, such as:
  • LLB
  • B Proc
  • BCom Law
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Willingness to travel

A valid driver’s licence is an advantage.

Experience / Added Advantage

The following may be advantageous:

• Experience within a corporate legal environment
• Regulatory experience
• Valid driver’s licence

Duties & Responsibilities – Regulations Officer Intern

The successful candidate will receive exposure to:

• Regulatory monitoring and enforcement
• Legal advice support
• Managing assigned regulatory cases
• Inspections and investigations
• Litigation support
• Evidence gathering
• Preparing case information
• Legal drafting
• Enforcement correspondence
• Contract review and administration
• Regulatory research
• Responding to complaints concerning non-compliance with social housing legislation

How to Apply – Regulations Officer Intern

Complete the official SHRA internship application form and attach all required supporting documents.

Send applications to:

regulationsofficerintern@pcpconsultancy.co.za

Regulations Officer Intern Closing Date

12 October 2026

Required Documents

SHRA applicants must submit:

• Completed SHRA application form
• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Proof of residential address

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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Disclaimer

Career27 is an independent career information platform and is not affiliated with SHRA. Applicants must use the correct application email and closing date for the internship they are applying for.