Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in mining, energy, or public service? The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Internships 2026 offer a great chance for South African unemployed youth to gain real-world skills. This two-year program runs from 2026/2027 to 2027/2028 and covers fields like finance, law, engineering, and administration.
About the DMPR Internship Programme
The DMPR runs this graduate internship to help young people get workplace experience. It focuses on areas tied to mining, petroleum, finance, law, and public administration. Placements are available across South Africa, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Keep in mind that interns must pay for their own housing and travel. The application deadline is 08 May 2026, so check the details soon if you qualify.
Available Internship Fields
DMPR has openings in several key areas. Here is a breakdown by category:
Finance & Economics
- Investment Promotion
- Fuel Pricing Mechanism
- Office of the CFO
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Fuel Levies and Margins
These roles help you learn about budgeting, pricing, and economic planning in the energy sector.
Legal & Compliance
- Petroleum Compliance and Enforcement
- Legal Services
- Mineral Laws Administration
Work here involves checking rules, handling legal tasks, and ensuring companies follow mining and petroleum laws.
Administration & Management
- Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration
- Public Administration / Office Management
- Human Resources
- Technical Support Unit
- Supply Chain / Contract Management
These positions cover office work, HR support, and managing contracts for government projects.
Engineering, Mining & Environment
- Mine Economics
- Mineral Information Management (GIS, Environmental Science)
- Mine Environmental Management
- Social and Labour Plan
You can gain skills in environmental protection, data mapping with GIS, and planning for mine communities.
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you need to meet these basics:
- A National Diploma or Degree in a related field.
- South African citizenship.
- No current job and no past government internship.
- Readiness to move if needed, at your own expense.
- Good grades and matching qualifications.
Students needing training hours should include a letter from their school. People with disabilities and TVET graduates are welcome to apply. Strong records improve your chances.
Required Documents
Start with these for your application:
- A filled Z83 form.
- A current CV.
If shortlisted, you will need certified ID, qualifications, and transcripts later. Incomplete forms get rejected.
How to Apply
Apply online at https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za.
Other options include:
- Post to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria 0001.
- Hand deliver to: Trevenna Campus, Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.
Only shortlisted people hear back. This program builds skills for careers in mining, energy, finance, law, and environmental work.
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