Petroleum Agency SA Internships 2027 / 2028: X10 Posts
Petroleum Agency South Africa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Two-Year Internship Programme 2027 / 2028 in Cape Town.
Petroleum Agency SA Internships 2027 / 2028: X10 Posts is a internship offered by Petroleum Agency in Western Cape. Applications close on 09 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
- Be unemployed.
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed the relevant qualification at HET level.
- Be TVET College graduates with N6 Diploma level where applicable.
- Not have previously participated in an internship programme, whether MQA-funded or company-funded.
- Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with applicable labour legislation.
Documents you will need
- Academic Record or Statement of Results.
- Degree Certificate or Letter of Completion.
- Matric Certificate.
- South African Identity Document.
- Applications will not be considered if all required documents are not submitted.
How to apply
Applications are submitted directly to Petroleum Agency - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.
Full details
Petroleum Agency South Africa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Two-Year Internship Programme 2027 / 2028 in Cape Town.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 November 2026 at 16:30
Internship Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Internship Duration: 2 years
Number of Internship Opportunities: 10
Planned Programme Start Date: 01 February 2027
Programme End Date: 31 January 2029
The programme is funded by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who have completed relevant tertiary qualifications and have not previously benefited from an internship programme.
About the Petroleum Agency SA Internship Programme
Petroleum Agency SA is offering ten graduate internship opportunities over a two-year period.
Successful interns will gain practical workplace experience, attend relevant training courses and conferences, and may receive basic computer training in applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
General Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with applicable labour legislation.
Available Internship Opportunities
Petroleum Geology / Geophysics Internships - X3
Successful interns will gain exposure to areas such as:
- Geology and Geophysics in the oil and gas industry.
- Seismic interpretation.
- Basin modelling.
- Petroleum systems.
- Prospect generation and evaluation.
- South African geology.
Minimum Qualification:
- BSc Honours in Geosciences - 4 years
Email: [email protected]
Information Management: GIS Internship - X1
The GIS internship provides exposure to:
- Petroleum exploration and production data management.
- Geographic Information Systems.
- Spatial data management.
- Oil and gas exploration datasets.
- Petrel.
- Kingdom.
- ESRI ArcGIS.
- Technical data management.
Minimum Qualification:
- BSc Honours Degree in Geology or Geophysics; and/or
- Geographic Information Systems - 4 years
Email: [email protected]
Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management Internship - X1
The Environmental Sciences internship provides practical exposure to environmental compliance activities within the oil and gas sector.
Interns may gain experience through:
- Working with environmental officials.
- Exposure to onshore and offshore operations.
- Drilling and seismic survey operations.
- Production operations.
- Technical Advisory Committee activities.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Environmental compliance training.
- Oil and gas training.
- Computer skills development.
Minimum Qualification:
- BSc Honours in Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Management
- Natural Sciences
Email: [email protected]
Information Management: Software Developer Internship - X1
The Software Developer internship provides exposure to software development and digital technologies within the upstream petroleum sector.
Interns may gain experience in:
- Software development.
- Application integration.
- Microsoft technologies.
- Data management.
- Automation.
- Analytics.
- Digital transformation.
- Databases.
- APIs.
- Power Platform.
- SharePoint.
- Power BI.
- Azure.
- Application testing and support.
- Cybersecurity.
- Information governance.
- Records management.
- Data protection.
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 or higher in:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Informatics
- Application Development
Email: [email protected]
Procurement Officer Internship - X1
The Procurement internship provides workplace exposure in Supply Chain Management.
Interns may gain practical experience in:
- SCM administration.
- RFQs and RFPs.
- Contract administration.
- Supplier database compliance.
- Bid Committees.
- SCM legislation and regulations.
- Procurement reporting.
- Supplier management.
Minimum Qualification:
- National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
Email: [email protected]
Licence & Legal Compliance Officer Internships - X2
Successful interns may gain exposure to:
- Applications for petroleum rights and permits.
- Preparation and publication of notices.
- Recommendations for rights and permits.
- Notarial execution documents.
- Government policies.
- Legislative frameworks.
- Legal research.
Minimum Qualification:
- LLB
Email: [email protected]
Company Secretary Internship - X1
The Company Secretary intern will support areas including:
- Corporate governance.
- Legislative compliance.
- Company secretarial administration.
- Meeting agendas and documentation.
- Minutes.
- Governance registers.
- Governance calendars.
- Legal research.
- Legal memoranda.
- Contracts and agreements.
- Litigation administration.
- Corporate governance records.
Minimum Qualification:
- LLB
Email: [email protected]
Documents Required
Applicants must submit certified copies of:
Applications will not be considered if all required documents are not submitted.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications to the email address corresponding with the internship they are applying for.
Petroleum Geology / Geophysics
Email: [email protected]
Information Management: GIS
Email: [email protected]
Software Developer
Email: [email protected]
Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management
Email: [email protected]
Procurement Officer
Email: [email protected]
Licence & Legal Compliance Officer
Email: [email protected]
Company Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Applicants should ensure that they use the correct email address for the internship position they are applying for.
Important Application Information
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within four weeks after applying should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
09 November 2026 at 16:30
Late applications will not be considered.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Petroleum Agency SA Internships 2027 / 2028: X10 Posts?
The Petroleum Agency SA Internships 2027 / 2028: X10 Posts is a internship offered by Petroleum Agency for South African students and applicants interested in Engineering, Commerce/Business, and IT/Computer Science. Petroleum Agency South Africa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Two-Year Internship Programme 2027 / 2028 in Cape Town. Internship Application Closing Date: 09 November 2026 at 16:30 Internship Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Internship Duration: 2 years... You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply.
Who qualifies for the Petroleum Agency internship?
To qualify for the Petroleum Agency internship, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include Be unemployed., Be South African citizens., and Have completed the relevant qualification at HET level.. It is open to applicants at Matric, TVET, and Diploma level. Read every requirement carefully on the official listing, because meeting all of them improves your chances of being shortlisted.
When does the Petroleum Agency internship close?
According to our sources, the Petroleum Agency internship closes on 9 November 2026. We last checked this listing on 31 October 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 Petroleum Agency internship you will typically need to prepare Academic Record or Statement of Results., Degree Certificate or Letter of Completion., Matric Certificate., and South African Identity Document.. 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 Petroleum Agency internship?
Applicants must submit their applications to the email address corresponding with the internship they are applying for. Apply early and keep a copy of any reference number or confirmation you receive, in case you need to follow up. For the most accurate and current information, always check with Petroleum Agency directly before you apply.
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