The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) invites unemployed South African graduates under the age of 35 to apply for the Tenant Liaison Officer Internship Programme 2026 in Cape Town.
Internship Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Internship Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
SHRA Internship Programme 2026
The Social Housing Regulatory Authority is offering a two-year internship programme aimed at providing workplace experience to unemployed young graduates from universities and universities of technology.
The programme is open to South African citizens below the age of 35.
The advertised opportunity is for a:
Tenant Liaison Officer Intern
The successful candidate will be placed in Cape Town and will support the management of a SOHCO housing complex.
Programme Overview
Organisation: Social Housing Regulatory Authority
Host / Role Environment: SOHCO
Position: Tenant Liaison Officer Intern
Duration: 24 months
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Target Group: Unemployed South African graduates under 35
Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Application Method: Email
Role Purpose
The Tenant Liaison Officer Intern will assist with the management of a SOHCO complex.
The role includes supporting tenant relationships, rental collection, leasing of units, maintenance matters and general administration.
Key Performance Areas
The intern will gain exposure to the following areas:
- Marketing
- Pre-take-on assessments
- Take-on, handover and record keeping
- Accounts
- Debt collection
- Lease management
- Tenant relations
- Maintenance queries
- Office administration
- Welfare advice and support
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- A relevant qualification in the Built Environment, including building, property or rental management.
- Computer literacy.
The opportunity is aimed at unemployed young graduates below the age of 35.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Skills Required
The successful candidate should demonstrate good communication, facilitation, customer service and teamwork skills.
Personal Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate:
Emotional control
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Adaptability
and
Flexibility
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed SHRA application form.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Proof of residential address.
Applicants should not submit pictures of documents. Only document files will be accepted.
Applications missing the required supporting documents will not be considered.
How to Apply for SHRA Tenant Liaison Officer Internship 2026
Applicants must first download and complete the SHRA application form from the SHRA vacancies page.
Click here to download the SHRA application form and view vacancies
Completed applications and supporting documents must then be emailed to:
tlointern@pcpconsultancy.co.za
Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
15 September 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Selection and Background Checks
By submitting an application, candidates consent to qualification and criminal background checks.
Checks may also include employment history, credit checks, company ownership or directorship checks and reference verification.
Important Application Notes
The internship runs for 24 months.
If applicants do not receive feedback from SHRA within 90 days after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
SHRA reserves the right not to make an appointment.