SHRA DHS Boards & Advisory Council Nominations Vacancy 2026 | Apply by 22 July 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) is inviting nominations to build a comprehensive database of suitable candidates for various Boards of Directors and Advisory Councils. These roles are within public entities, statutory bodies, and regulatory offices that report to the Minister of Human Settlements.

This initiative supports the DHS's mandate to establish and facilitate sustainable national housing development processes across South Africa. By developing integrated human settlements, upgrading informal settlements, and fostering an environment for affordable housing, these entities play a vital role in the country's housing strategy.

Individuals selected from this database will contribute their expertise to the governance and strategic direction of key organisations like the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS), Housing Development Agency (HDA), National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC), National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), and the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA), among others.

Minimum Requirements

The Minister of Human Settlements is seeking to enhance a database of persons who, when viewed collectively, have wide experience and are suited to serve on the Board or related bodies by virtue of their qualifications, expertise, and experience in the following fields:

• Actuarial Science
• Sectional Titles Dispute Resolution
• Sectional Titles Schemes Management and Administration
• Community Schemes Administration
• Community Scheme Dispute Resolutions
• Mediation
• Adjudication
• Consumer Education
• Public Education and Training
• Human Resource Management
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Commerce
• Legal
• Legislative drafting and interpretation
• Compliance
• Governance
• Ethics
• Risk Management
• Development Finance
• Public Finance
• Financial Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Budgeting and Reporting
• Investment Management
• Global Economic Analysis
• Macro-Economics
• Banking
• Home Loans
• Credit Risk
• Knowledge of the Consumer and Credit Landscape
• Housing Insurance
• Information Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Architectural Science
• Town P

Key Responsibilities

Successful nominees, once selected for a board or committee, would generally be expected to:

• Contribute expert knowledge and guidance to the governance and strategic direction of the assigned public entity or advisory body.
• Provide oversight and ensure compliance with the specific legislative mandates relevant to the board or committee.
• Support the Department of Human Settlements in achieving its national housing development objectives through effective board participation.

How to Apply

To be considered for inclusion in the database for DHS Boards and Advisory Council nominations, follow these steps:

• Email your nomination to Dhs.ComplianceBoard@dhs.gov.za
• Ensure the subject line of your email includes the reference number: DHS/IGR/001/26
• The deadline for nominations is 22 July 2026.