Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Internships 2026: X20 Posts
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is inviting qualifying South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 to 2027 / 2028. The programme offers 20 posts across professional and technical fields, with a monthly stipend of R8 174.75 and applications closing on 20 November 2026.
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Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Internships 2026: X20 Posts is a internship offered by Department Mineral And Petroleum in Eastern Cape. Applications close on 20 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
- Have a National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field
- Be a South African citizen
- Be unemployed and have not participated in any previous government internship programme
- Be willing to relocate (if required) at own cost
- Have strong academic records and relevant qualifications
Documents you will need
- Recent Z83 Application for Employment form.
- Comprehensive and detailed CV.
- At least three contactable references.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents, which must not be older than six months at the time requested.
How to apply
Applications are submitted directly to Department Mineral And Petroleum - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.
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The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is inviting qualifying South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 to 2027 / 2028.
Applications close on 20 November 2026.
You can work in Pretoria, Emalahleni, eThekwini, Polokwane, Kimberley, Braamfontein, Gqeberha, Klerksdorp, the Free State or other regional offices.
There are 20 posts available.
The monthly stipend is R8 174.75.
About the DMPR Graduate Internship Programme
The department offers graduate internships in a range of professional and technical fields to qualifying South African graduates.
The programme includes posts in Environmental Science, Law, Development Studies, Community Development, Geology, GIS, Statistics, Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Communications and Information Technology.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful interns must arrange their own accommodation and transport to and from work.
Available internship opportunities
Mine Closure Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/001
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
You need a degree in:
- Environmental Science, or
- Environmental Management.
Mine Environmental Research and Sustainable Development Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/002
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
You need a degree in:
- Environmental Science, or
- Environmental Management.
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/003
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
You need a degree in:
- Environmental Science, or
- Environmental Management.
Criminal Enforcement Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/004
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
You need:
- An LLB degree.
Social and Labour Plan Internship, Mpumalanga, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/005
Location: Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
You need a degree in:
- Development Studies.
- Community Development.
- Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Social and Labour Plan Internship, KwaZulu-Natal, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/006
Location: eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
You need a degree in:
- Development Studies.
- Community Development.
- Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Social and Labour Plan Internship, Limpopo, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/007
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
You need a degree in:
- Development Studies.
- Community Development.
- Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Social and Labour Plan Internship, Northern Cape, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/008
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
You need a degree in:
- Development Studies.
- Community Development.
- Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Social and Labour Plan Internship, Gauteng, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/009
Location: Braamfontein, Gauteng
You need a degree in:
- Development Studies.
- Community Development.
- Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Mine Economics Internship, Eastern Cape, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/010
Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
You need:
- A National Diploma in Geology, or
- A degree in Geology.
Mine Economics Internship, North West, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/011
Location: Klerksdorp, North West
You need:
- A National Diploma in Geology, or
- A degree in Geology.
Mine Economics Internship, Northern Cape, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/012
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
You need:
- A National Diploma in Geology, or
- A degree in Geology.
Mineral Information Management Internship, Northern Cape, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/013
Location: Northern Cape
You need a National Diploma or degree in:
- GIS Cartography.
- Town and Regional Planning.
- Geomatics.
- Environmental Sciences.
Mineral Information Management Internship, Free State, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/014
Location: Free State
You need a National Diploma or degree in:
- GIS Cartography.
- Town and Regional Planning.
- Geomatics.
- Environmental Sciences.
Occupational Medicine Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/015
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
You need a degree in:
- Statistics, or
- Applied Statistics.
Occupational Hygiene Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/016
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
You need a degree in:
- Statistics, or
- Applied Statistics.
Human Resource Development Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/017
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
You need a National Diploma in:
- Human Resource Development.
- Management of Training.
- Human Resource Management.
Occupational Health and Safety Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/018
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
You need a National Diploma or degree in:
- Environmental Health.
- Occupational Health and Safety.
- Safety Management.
Communications Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/019
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
You need a National Diploma or degree in:
- Communication Studies.
- Public Relations.
- Media Studies.
- Marketing.
- Journalism.
System Development and Maintenance Internship, X1
Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/020
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
You need a National Diploma or degree in:
- Information Technology.
- Computer Science.
- Business Information.
- Business Intelligence.
Who should apply?
The internship programme is open to qualifying South African graduates.
People who have already taken part in another Government Internship Programme will not be considered.
Students who need experiential training as part of their qualification must attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution.
Documents you need
You must submit:
- A recent Z83 Application for Employment form.
- A comprehensive and detailed CV.
- At least three references you can be contacted through.
Only shortlisted candidates must submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents. These must not be older than six months at the time they are requested.
Important Z83 requirement
If you apply for more than one internship, you must submit a separate Z83 application for each post.
If you apply for several posts using one application form, only the first post listed will be considered.
How to apply
You can apply online through the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources e-Recruitment system.
Start your online application for the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources internships 2026 / 2027 through the e-Recruitment system.
First create a user profile, complete your personal information and create login details. Then you can apply for the posts you want.
You can also send your application by post or courier to:
The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001
You can also hand deliver your application to:
Trevenna Campus, corner of Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, Pretoria
Quote the reference number of the internship you are applying for.
Enquiries
For general enquiries, contact Ms N Sam or Mr S Ngcaweni at the department.
Ms N Sam
Mr S Ngcaweni
Selection process
Shortlisted and successful candidates may go through:
- Personnel suitability checks.
- Criminal record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Financial and asset record checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment verification.
- Security clearance processes.
Important application information
Please note that:
- Successful interns must arrange their own accommodation.
- Successful interns must arrange their own transport.
- People who have previously taken part in a Government Internship Programme will not be considered.
- A separate Z83 must be submitted for every internship you apply for.
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- The department reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
If you have not received feedback within three months after the closing date, treat your application as unsuccessful.
Closing date
20 November 2026
Submit your application before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Internships 2026: X20 Posts?
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Internships 2026: X20 Posts is a internship offered by Department Mineral And Petroleum for South African students and applicants interested in Accounting/Finance, Commerce/Business, and IT/Computer Science. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is inviting qualifying South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 to 2027 / 2028. The programme offers 20 posts across professional and technical fields, with a monthly stipend of R8 174.75 and applications closing on 20 November 2026. You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply.
Who qualifies for the Department Mineral And Petroleum internship?
To qualify for the Department Mineral And Petroleum internship, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include Have a National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field, Be a South African citizen, and Be unemployed and have not participated in any previous government internship programme. It is open to applicants at Diploma, Undergraduate, and TVET level. Read every requirement carefully on the official listing, because meeting all of them improves your chances of being shortlisted.
When does the Department Mineral And Petroleum internship close?
According to our sources, the Department Mineral And Petroleum internship closes on 20 November 2026. We last checked this listing on 11 November 2026. We always recommend verifying the closing date on the official listing, as providers sometimes extend or bring forward their deadlines.
What documents do I need to apply?
For the Department Mineral And Petroleum internship you will typically need to prepare Recent Z83 Application for Employment form., Comprehensive and detailed CV., At least three contactable references., and Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents, which must not be older than six months at the time requested.. Make sure any copies you submit are certified and clearly legible, as incomplete applications are often rejected. It also helps to scan everything in advance so you can upload or attach the documents quickly when you apply.
How do I apply for the Department Mineral And Petroleum internship?
Applications can be submitted online through the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources e-Recruitment system. Click here to apply for Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Internships 2026 / 2027 Applicants must first create a user profile, complete the required personal information and create login credentials before applying for available positions. Applications may also be submitted by post or courier to: The Director-GeneralDepartment of Mineral and Petroleum ResourcesPrivate Bag X59Pretoria0001 Applications may also be hand delivered to: Trevenna CampusCorner Meintjies and Francis Baard StreetPretoria Applicants must quote the relevant internship reference number. You can start your application using the official link provided on this page. Apply early and keep a copy of any reference number or confirmation you receive, in case you need to follow up.
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