DMPR Graduate Internship 2026/27 – Apply by 08 May 2026

Are you a graduate without a job and looking for real‑world experience now? The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is opening its Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026/27–2027/28 financial years, and the deadline is fast approaching on 8 May 2026.

What the opportunity is

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is offering a paid internship that gives unemployed South African graduates workplace exposure in the mining, petroleum, finance, law, economics, GIS, social development and environmental sectors. Internships are available in Pretoria, Braamfontein, Witbank, Polokwane, Welkom, Kimberley, Gqeberha, East London, Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng and Durban.

Who can apply

South African citizens with an accredited diploma, degree, honours or master’s degree.
Unemployed graduates – including TVET college graduates.
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
You must not have taken part in any previous government internship programme.
If you need experiential training, attach a formal letter from your tertiary institution.

What you gain

The internship runs for 12 months. You will receive a monthly stipend that reflects your qualification level:

Diploma / Degree / Honours: R7 860,50 per month
Master’s Degree: R9 482,00 per month

Besides the stipend, you will acquire practical skills, professional networks and a solid reference that can improve your employability after the programme. Below is the full list of available posts, the reference numbers and the minimum qualification required for each.

Head Office – Pretoria

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

Gauteng – Braamfontein

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

Mpumalanga – Witbank

Mine Economics Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 19) – Same as Ref 14.
Mineral Information Management Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 20) – Degree in GIS or Geography.
Mineral Laws Administration Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 21) – LLB.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 22) – National Diploma in Economics, Logistics or Finance.

Limpopo – Polokwane

Mine Economics Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 23) – Same as Ref 14.
Mineral Laws Administration Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 24) – LLB.
Mineral Information Management Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 25) – Degree in GIS, Environmental Science or Geography.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 26) – National Diploma/Degree in Economics, Logistics or Finance.

Free State – Welkom

Mine Economics Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 27) – Same as Ref 14.
Social and Labour Plan Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 28) – Bachelor’s/Diploma in Development Economics, Social Science or Industrial Science.

Northern Cape – Kimberley

Mineral Laws Administration Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 29) – LLB.

Eastern Cape

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

Western Cape – Cape Town

Social and Labour Plan Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 32) – Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences or Community Development.
Mine Economics Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 33) – Same as Ref 14.

North West – Klerksdorp & Mafikeng

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

KwaZulu‑Natal – Durban

Mine Economics Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 37) – Same as Ref 14.
Mineral Information Management Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 38) – Degree in GIS or Environmental Science.
Mineral Laws Administration Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 39) – LLB.
Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (Ref DMPR INTERN 40) – National Diploma/Degree in Economics, Logistics or Finance.

How to apply – step by step

Visit the official DMPR e‑recruitment portal: DMPR E‑Recruitment System.
Create a personal profile and fill in all required fields.
Download the new Z83 form (effective from 1 January 2021).
Complete the Z83 form for each internship you wish to apply for. Do not combine applications.
Attach a detailed, up‑to‑date CV to each application.
If you need experiential training, upload the formal letter from your institution.
Submit the application before 08 May 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected.

If you prefer, you may also send a hard copy of the completed Z83 form and supporting documents by post or courier to:

Director‑General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59
Pretoria 0001

Or hand‑deliver to Trevenna Campus, Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, Former Schoeman, Pretoria.

Tips to improve your chances

Use the latest Z83 form – older versions are automatically rejected.
Tailor your CV to highlight relevant modules, projects or work‑integrated learning that match the internship’s requirements.
Apply for only the posts you meet the minimum qualification for; this reduces the risk of disqualification.
Proofread every document; spelling errors or missing signatures are common reasons for rejection.
Keep a copy of all files you upload – you may need to resend them if the system glitches.
Prepare certified copies of your qualifications in advance; you will be asked for them if shortlisted.
Remember that a suitability check, citizenship verification and security clearance are mandatory.

Next steps

This internship is a practical gateway into South Africa’s mineral and petroleum sector. If you meet the criteria, gather your Z83 form, CV and any required letters, then submit your application before the 8 May deadline. Even if you are not selected this round, the experience of completing the process will be valuable for future applications.