The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is officially inviting applications for its highly structured Compliance Officer Internship Programme based in Johannesburg. This 24-month (2-year) graduate contract is designed to offer deep exposure to regulatory compliance frameworks, governance tracking, and legal monitoring within the South African public entity sector.
If you are a high-caliber graduate holding a relevant NQF 7 qualification in Law, Management, or Auditing and want to launch a career in corporate governance, statutory compliance, or risk management, this long-term development programme offers a rare foundation.
Position Details
- Employer: Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA)
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Position: Compliance Officer Intern
- Duration: 24-Month Graduate Contract
- Stipend: R11 172.49 per month
- Closing Date: 01 June 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this premium public-sector compliance intake, applicants must meet the following strict criteria:
- Education: A completed Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields:
- Law (LLB / BCom Law)
- Business Management / Public Administration
- Auditing / Internal Audit / Risk Management
- Attributes: High ethical standards, strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of statutory interpretation or administrative processes.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Working alongside senior regulatory experts and risk officers, your 24-month rotation will involve:
- Regulatory Monitoring: Assisting in evaluating and auditing compliance submissions from housing institutions to ensure adherence to the Social Housing Act and regulations.
- Governance Tracking: Helping compile detailed compliance risk registers, tracking governance failures, and monitoring corrective action plans.
- Audit Support: Participating in internal or external compliance review processes and analyzing financial or operational data for legislative alignment.
- Reporting & Administration: Drafting compliance reports, updating statutory databases, and maintaining reliable tracking records for executive review.
Potential Interview Questions
Regulatory & Analytical Aptitude
- “A core responsibility at the SHRA involves checking if institutions are compliant with complex public regulations. If you are reviewing a compliance file and notice a minor, seemingly harmless omission that technically breaches the regulatory guidelines, how do you handle it?”
- Why they ask: Public entities operate under strict statutory laws. The panel wants to see that you prioritize legal integrity, attention to detail, and proper documentation over cutting corners.
- “How do you define the difference between an ‘Internal Audit’ function and a ‘Compliance’ function within a state-owned enterprise?”
- Why they ask: This tests your fundamental NQF 7 theoretical knowledge. (Hint: Audit evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls independently, while Compliance ensures the organization actively adheres to external laws, rules, and regulations).
Professionalism & Growth
- “This is a 24-month commitment. What specific professional goals have you set for yourself over the next two years, and how does a compliance role at the SHRA help you achieve them?”
- Why they ask: Because of the competitive stipend and length of the programme, the SHRA wants to invest in graduates who have a genuine passion for regulatory oversight and governance, rather than someone looking for a temporary stopgap.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official SHRA recruitment channels or careers portal. When applying, ensure you compile a comprehensive application file including:
- An updated, professional CV.
- Certified copies of your NQF 7 qualification certificate and full academic transcripts.
- A certified copy of your South African ID.