Collections Admin Internship Programme – Apply now!

Details

🏷️ Collections Administrator Internship
💼 Internship
🏢 Office-based
⏱️ 24-month contract
💰 Stipend: R11,175 per month
📅 Closing Date: 30 January 2026
📍 Durban, South Africa

Company Overview

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is a South African public entity responsible for regulating and promoting the social housing sector. SHRA ensures affordable, well-managed rental housing for low- to middle-income households, provides funding support, oversees compliance, and strengthens the capacity of social housing institutions to deliver sustainable human settlements.

Job Overview

The Collections Administrator Internship is part of SHRA’s Graduate Internship Programme aimed at providing unemployed graduates (under 35) with hands-on workplace experience. Interns will gain exposure to rental management, financial administration, and legal processes within the social housing sector, helping build skills for a future career in public administration or finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer rental accounts and statements

• Undertake rent collection and deposit administration

• Manage rent payments arrangements and billing

• Conduct credit control and maintain rent roll reporting

• Support legal administration related to rentals

• Perform general bookkeeping and administrative functions

Qualifications

Education

• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Financial Management

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of rental management and bookkeeping

• Experience with credit control

• Computer literacy and administrative skills

• Attention to detail and organisational capability

Experience

• No prior work experience required; relevant internships or academic projects advantageous

CV Tips

• Highlight academic achievements, particularly in finance, accounting, or economics

• Include any volunteer or project experience relevant to administration or rental management

• Ensure CV is concise (max 2 pages) and error-free

• Attach all certified documents including ID, qualifications, proof of residence, and CV

• Clearly indicate the position applied for and location in your application

Benefits of Joining SHRA

• Practical experience in rental management, finance, and legal administration

• Exposure to public sector operations and social housing policies

• Opportunity to develop administrative, bookkeeping, and credit control skills

• Mentorship and on-the-job learning in a structured 24-month internship

• Career pathway opportunities within the public housing sector

Company Policy

SHRA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified South African citizens to apply. Recruitment decisions are based on merit and compliance with public sector regulations. Interns are expected to adhere to SHRA policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if no response is received within 60 days of the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.