Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 – 2027/2028.
Internship Application Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Braamfontein, Witbank, Polokwane, Welkom, Kimberley, Gqeberha, East London, Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng and Durban, South Africa
About the DMPR Internship Programme
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is inviting qualifying applicants to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 financial years.
This internship programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who need workplace exposure in order to strengthen their skills and improve employability. The department also encourages persons with disabilities and TVET College graduates to apply.
Successful candidates will be responsible for arranging their own transport and accommodation for the duration of the internship.
Internship Stipend
A monthly stipend will be paid according to qualification level:
- Diploma / Degree / Honours: R7 860,50 per month
- Master’s Degree: R9 482,00 per month
Important General Requirements
Applicants must note the following before applying:
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form effective from 01 January 2021
- A comprehensive CV must be attached
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents
- Applicants who have previously participated in a Government Internship Programme will not be considered
- Students requiring experiential training must attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution
- If applying for more than one post, you must submit a separate Z83 form and application for each post
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
Available DMPR Internship Opportunities
Head Office: Pretoria
Investment Promotion Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 01
Requirements: Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts in Economics / Finance / Investment Management / International Business / Business Management / Public Policy Researcher
Petroleum Compliance and Enforcement Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 02
Requirements: National Diploma in Legal Assistance / B Juris / B Proc / LLB
Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 03
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Management / Office Management and Technology / Office Administration
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 04
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Management / Office Management and Technology / Office Administration
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 05
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance
Fuel Pricing Mechanism Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 06
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics
Office of the CFO Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 07
Requirements: National Diploma in Finance / Financial Accounting / Financial Management
Demand, Acquisition and Contract Management Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 08
Requirements: National Diploma in Logistics / Public Management / Supply Chain Management
Financial Accounting and Reporting Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 09
Requirements: National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Financial Management
Management Accounting Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 10
Requirements: National Diploma in Management Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance
Legal Services Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 11
Requirements: Bachelor of Law / LLB
Human Resources Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 12
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management / Human Resources Development / Management of Training
Technical Support Unit Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 13
Requirements: N6 in Public Management or Public Administration
Fuel Levies and Margins Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 17
Requirements: Degree in Economics or Accounting
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 18
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance
Gauteng: Braamfontein
Mine Economics Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 14
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting
Mineral Laws Administration Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 15
Requirements: Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Arts in Law
Mineral Information Management Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 16
Requirements: National Diploma in GIS Geomatics or Environmental Management
Mpumalanga: Witbank
Mine Economics Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 19
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting
Mineral Information Management Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 20
Requirements: Degree in Geographical Information System / Geography
Mineral Laws Administration Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 21
Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 22
Requirements: National Diploma in Economics / Logistics / Finance
Limpopo: Polokwane
Mine Economics Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 23
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting
Mineral Laws Administration Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 24
Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Mineral Information Management Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 25
Requirements: Degree in Geographical Information System / Environmental Science / Geography
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 26
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance
Free State: Welkom
Mine Economics Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 27
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting
Social and Labour Plan Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 28
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Development Economics / Social Science / Industrial Science
Northern Cape: Kimberley
Mineral Laws Administration Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 29
Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Eastern Cape
Mine Environmental Management Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 30
Centre: Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
Requirements: National Diploma in Environmental Management / Sciences
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 31
Centre: East London
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance
Western Cape: Cape Town
Social and Labour Plan Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 32
Requirements: Degree in Development Studies / Social Sciences / Community Development
Mine Economics Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 33
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting
North West
Social and Labour Plan Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 34
Centre: Klerksdorp
Requirements: Degree in Social Sciences / Developmental Studies / Community Development
Mineral Information Management Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 35
Centre: Klerksdorp
Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (with GIS)
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 36
Centre: Mafikeng
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance
KwaZulu-Natal: Durban
Mine Economics Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 37
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting
Mineral Information Management Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 38
Requirements: Degree in Geographical Information System / Environmental Science
Mineral Laws Administration Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 39
Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship – Ref No: DMPR INTERN 40
Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Internships 2026/2027 – 2027/2028: DMPR E-Recruitment System
Applicants must create a profile on the DMPR E-Recruitment System and complete all required personal information before applying for posts.
Alternative application methods:
Post or Courier:
The Director-General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59
Pretoria
0001
Hand Delivery:
Trevenna Campus
Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street
Former Schoeman
Pretoria
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed and signed Z83 form
- Detailed CV
- Formal letter from institution if experiential training is required
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents.
Enquiries
Internship Enquiries:
Ms N Sam: (012) 444 3722
Mr S Ngcaweni: (012) 444 3021
General Enquiries:
Ms T Gumede: (012) 444 3319
Important Notes
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Applicants will be subjected to suitability checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, and security clearance
- If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
Why You Should Apply
The DMPR Internship Programme offers unemployed graduates a valuable chance to gain experience in government departments linked to mining, petroleum, law, finance, human resources, economics, GIS, social development, and environmental management.
With placements available in several provinces, this internship can help graduates build practical experience and improve their chances of securing long-term employment.