DMPR Internships 2026: Opportunities for Unemployed South African Graduates

Are you a recent graduate looking for hands-on experience in mining, petroleum, or related fields? The DMPR Internships 2026 offer a great chance for unemployed South African graduates to build skills and boost their job prospects. This programme runs for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years and places interns across multiple provinces.

About the DMPR Internship Programme

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) runs this internship to help graduates gain real-world exposure. It targets South Africans who are unemployed and need practical training to improve their employability. The department welcomes applications from people with disabilities and TVET college graduates. Interns must handle their own transport and accommodation. Placements are in cities like Pretoria, Braamfontein, Witbank, Polokwane, Welkom, Kimberley, Gqeberha, East London, Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng, and Durban.

Internship Stipend

Interns receive a monthly stipend based on their qualification level. Those with a diploma, degree, or honours get R7 860,50 per month. Master’s degree holders receive R9 482,00 per month.

General Requirements

All applicants must use the new Z83 form from 01 January 2021. Attach a full CV with your application. Only shortlisted candidates submit certified copies of qualifications later. People who joined a government internship before will not qualify. Students needing experiential training must include a letter from their college or university. Submit a separate Z83 and application for each post if applying to more than one. Late or incomplete applications get rejected. The closing date is 08 May 2026.

Available DMPR Internship Opportunities

Internships cover areas like economics, law, finance, HR, GIS, environmental management, and more. Here is a full list by location.

Head Office: Pretoria

Investment Promotion Internship (DMPR INTERN 01): Needs Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Finance, Investment Management, International Business, Business Management, or Public Policy Researcher.
Petroleum Compliance and Enforcement Internship (DMPR INTERN 02): Needs National Diploma in Legal Assistance, B Juris, B Proc, or LLB.
Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration Internship (DMPR INTERN 03): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Management, Office Management and Technology, or Office Administration.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 04): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Management, Office Management and Technology, or Office Administration.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 05): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.
Fuel Pricing Mechanism Internship (DMPR INTERN 06): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics.
Office of the CFO Internship (DMPR INTERN 07): Needs National Diploma in Finance, Financial Accounting, or Financial Management.
Demand, Acquisition and Contract Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 08): Needs National Diploma in Logistics, Public Management, or Supply Chain Management.
Financial Accounting and Reporting Internship (DMPR INTERN 09): Needs National Diploma in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
Management Accounting Internship (DMPR INTERN 10): Needs National Diploma in Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or Public Finance.
Legal Services Internship (DMPR INTERN 11): Needs Bachelor of Law or LLB.
Human Resources Internship (DMPR INTERN 12): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Development, or Management of Training.
Technical Support Unit Internship (DMPR INTERN 13): Needs N6 in Public Management or Public Administration.
Fuel Levies and Margins Internship (DMPR INTERN 17): Needs Degree in Economics or Accounting.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 18): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.

Gauteng: Braamfontein

Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 14): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.
Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 15): Needs Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Arts in Law.
Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 16): Needs National Diploma in GIS Geomatics or Environmental Management.

Mpumalanga: Witbank

Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 19): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.
Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 20): Needs Degree in Geographical Information System or Geography.
Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 21): Needs Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 22): Needs National Diploma in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.

Limpopo: Polokwane

Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 23): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.
Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 24): Needs Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 25): Needs Degree in Geographical Information System, Environmental Science, or Geography.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 26): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.

Free State: Welkom

Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 27): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.
Social and Labour Plan Internship (DMPR INTERN 28): Needs Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Development Economics, Social Science, or Industrial Science.

Northern Cape: Kimberley

Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 29): Needs Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Eastern Cape

Mine Environmental Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 30): Centre in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha. Needs National Diploma in Environmental Management or Sciences.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 31): Centre in East London. Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.

Western Cape: Cape Town

Social and Labour Plan Internship (DMPR INTERN 32): Needs Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or Community Development.
Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 33): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.

North West

Social and Labour Plan Internship (DMPR INTERN 34): Centre in Klerksdorp. Needs Degree in Social Sciences, Developmental Studies, or Community Development.
Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 35): Centre in Klerksdorp. Needs Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (with GIS).
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 36): Centre in Mafikeng. Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.

KwaZulu-Natal: Durban

Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 37): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.
Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 38): Needs Degree in Geographical Information System or Environmental Science.
Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 39): Needs Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 40): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.

How to Apply

Use the DMPR E-Recruitment System to apply. Create a profile first and fill in all personal details. You can also post or courier to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria 0001. For hand delivery: Trevenna Campus, Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street (Former Schoeman), Pretoria.

Required Documents

Submit a completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed CV. If you need experiential training, add a formal letter from your institution. Shortlisted applicants provide certified copies later.

Enquiries

For internship questions, contact Ms N Sam at (012) 444 3722 or Mr S Ngcaweni at (012) 444 3021. General enquiries go to Ms T Gumede at (012) 444 3319.

Important Notes

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Expect checks on suitability, qualifications, citizenship, and security. If no feedback in three months after 08 May 2026, your application did not succeed. This programme builds experience in mining, petroleum, law, finance, HR, economics, GIS, social development, and environmental management to aid long-term job goals.

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