DMPR Internships 2026: Opportunities for South African Graduates

Are you a recent graduate looking for hands-on experience in South Africa’s mining and petroleum sectors? The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Internships 2026 offer a great chance for unemployed South African graduates to build skills and boost their job prospects. This program runs for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years and targets those needing real-world exposure.

About the DMPR Internship Programme

The DMPR Internship Programme helps graduates gain workplace skills in areas like mining, petroleum regulation, finance, and more. It welcomes applications from people with disabilities and TVET College graduates. Interns must handle their own transport and accommodation. A monthly stipend supports participants based on their qualifications.

Stipend Details

Interns receive a fixed monthly payment:

• For Diploma, Degree, or Honours: R7,860.50
• For Master’s Degree: R9,482.00

These amounts help cover basic needs during the program.

General Application Requirements

Before applying, note these key rules:

• Use the new Z83 form from 01 January 2021.
• Attach a full CV.
• Shortlisted candidates submit certified copies of qualifications later.
• No prior government internship experience allowed.
• For experiential training, include a letter from your college.
• Submit a separate Z83 and application for each post.
• Late or incomplete applications get rejected.

Available Internship Positions by Location

Positions match specific qualifications and are spread across South Africa. Here is a breakdown:

Head Office: Pretoria

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

Gauteng: Braamfontein

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

Mpumalanga: Witbank

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

Limpopo: Polokwane

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

Free State: Welkom

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

Northern Cape: Kimberley

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

Eastern Cape

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

Western Cape: Cape Town

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

North West

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

KwaZulu-Natal: Durban

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

How to Apply

The closing date is 08 May 2026. Apply online via the DMPR E-Recruitment System. Create a profile first and fill in all details. Other options include posting to Private Bag X59, Pretoria 0001, or hand delivery to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.

Required Documents

Submit these with your application:

• Signed Z83 form.
• Detailed CV.
• Institution letter for experiential training.

Certified copies come later for shortlisted applicants.

Contact for Enquiries

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

Key Notes Before Applying

People with disabilities are encouraged to join. Expect checks on suitability, qualifications, citizenship, and security. No feedback within three months means your application did not succeed. This program builds experience in mining, petroleum, law, finance, HR, economics, GIS, social development, and environmental fields across provinces.

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