PMG Mining Engineering Internships 2026

PMG Mining invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Engineering Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Internship Location: Tsantsabane Region, Northern Cape, South Africa

PMG Mining is offering a 12-month Internship Programme for unemployed graduates and diploma holders seeking practical workplace experience in the mining sector. Preference will be given to applicants from the Tsantsabane Region.

About the PMG Mining Internship Programme

The PMG Mining Internship Programme is designed to provide graduates with valuable industry exposure while developing technical and professional skills within a real mining environment.

Successful interns will gain experience in:

• Mining operations
• Engineering projects
• Safety systems
• Maintenance planning
• Operational processes
• Industry reporting systems
• Team collaboration
• Professional workplace practices

The programme aims to prepare graduates for long-term careers in South Africa’s mining industry through structured workplace learning.

Internship Opportunities Available

PMG Mining is recruiting interns in the following engineering disciplines:

Electrical Engineering Internship

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• S4 (all modules completed)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering Internship

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering
• S4 (all modules completed)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be unemployed.
• Not currently be participating in another internship programme.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Be willing to work in a mining environment.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills (particularly for Industrial Engineering applicants).

Who Should Apply?

This internship is suitable for graduates who:

• Recently completed their qualification.
• Require practical workplace experience.
• Need experiential learning after completing S4.
• Want to build a career in the mining industry.
• Enjoy solving engineering and technical problems.
• Are willing to work in an industrial and mining environment.

Skills Required

PMG Mining is looking for candidates with the following competencies:

• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Computer literacy
• Professional conduct
• Adaptability
• Time management
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Willingness to learn

Documents Required

Applicants should submit:

• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Academic transcript
• Proof of residence

Ensure that all documents are clear, complete, and certified where required before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email.

Email Address: hrsupervisor@pmgmining.co.za

Use the internship you are applying for as the email subject line:

• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
• INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Late applications will not be considered.

Important Information

• Preference will be given to applicants from the Tsantsabane Region.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within four weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the closing date.

Why Apply for the PMG Mining Internship?

This internship provides graduates with:

• 12 months of practical mining industry experience.
• Exposure to qualified engineering professionals.
• Hands-on experience in mining operations.
• Improved employability through workplace learning.
• An opportunity to build technical and professional skills for future employment.