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 places interns in offices across the country.
About the DMPR Internship Programme
The DMPR runs this graduate internship to help young people gain real-world experience. It targets South African graduates who lack workplace exposure. The program welcomes people with disabilities and TVET college graduates. Interns will work in areas like mining laws, petroleum licensing, finance, and more. Note that interns must handle their own transport and accommodation.
Internship Stipend
Interns receive a monthly stipend based on their qualification level. Those with a diploma, degree, or honours get R7 860,50 per month. Master’s degree holders earn R9 482,00 per month. This support helps cover basic needs during the program.
Important General Requirements
Before applying, check these key rules. Use the new Z83 form from 01 January 2021. Attach a full CV with your application. Only shortlisted applicants submit certified copies of qualifications later. People who joined a government internship before cannot apply. If you need experiential training as a student, include a letter from your college or university. Apply separately for each post with its own Z83 form. Late or incomplete applications get rejected.
Available DMPR Internship Opportunities
The DMPR lists many internships by location. Each has a reference number and qualification needs. Here is a full breakdown.
Head Office: Pretoria
- Investment Promotion Internship (DMPR INTERN 01): Needs a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Finance, Investment Management, International Business, Business Management, or Public Policy Researcher.
- Petroleum Compliance and Enforcement Internship (DMPR INTERN 02): Requires National Diploma in Legal Assistance, B Juris, B Proc, or LLB.
- Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration Internship (DMPR INTERN 03): Asks for National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Management, Office Management and Technology, or Office Administration.
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 04): Same qualifications as INTERN 03.
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 05): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.
- Fuel Pricing Mechanism Internship (DMPR INTERN 06): Requires National Diploma or Degree in Economics.
- Office of the CFO Internship (DMPR INTERN 07): Asks for National Diploma in Finance, Financial Accounting, or Financial Management.
- Demand, Acquisition and Contract Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 08): Needs National Diploma in Logistics, Public Management, or Supply Chain Management.
- Financial Accounting and Reporting Internship (DMPR INTERN 09): Requires National Diploma in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
- Management Accounting Internship (DMPR INTERN 10): Asks for National Diploma in Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or Public Finance.
- Legal Services Internship (DMPR INTERN 11): Needs Bachelor of Law or LLB.
- Human Resources Internship (DMPR INTERN 12): Requires National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Development, or Management of Training.
- Technical Support Unit Internship (DMPR INTERN 13): Asks for N6 in Public Management or Public Administration.
- Fuel Levies and Margins Internship (DMPR INTERN 17): Needs Degree in Economics or Accounting.
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 18): Requires National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.
Gauteng: Braamfontein
- Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 14): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.
- Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 15): Requires Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Arts in Law.
- Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 16): Asks for National Diploma in GIS Geomatics or Environmental Management.
Mpumalanga: Witbank
- Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 19): Same as INTERN 14.
- Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 20): Needs Degree in Geographical Information System or Geography.
- Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 21): Requires Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 22): Asks for National Diploma in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.
Limpopo: Polokwane
- Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 23): Same as INTERN 14.
- Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 24): Requires Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 25): Needs Degree in Geographical Information System, Environmental Science, or Geography.
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 26): Same as INTERN 22.
Free State: Welkom
- Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 27): Same as INTERN 14.
- Social and Labour Plan Internship (DMPR INTERN 28): Requires Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Development Economics, Social Science, or Industrial Science.
Northern Cape: Kimberley
- Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 29): Requires Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Eastern Cape
- Mine Environmental Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 30): Centre in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha. Needs National Diploma in Environmental Management or Sciences.
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 31): Centre in East London. Same as INTERN 22.
Western Cape: Cape Town
- Social and Labour Plan Internship (DMPR INTERN 32): Needs Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or Community Development.
- Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 33): Same as INTERN 14.
North West
- Social and Labour Plan Internship (DMPR INTERN 34): Centre in Klerksdorp. Needs Degree in Social Sciences, Developmental Studies, or Community Development.
- Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 35): Centre in Klerksdorp. Requires Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (with GIS).
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 36): Centre in Mafikeng. Same as INTERN 22.
KwaZulu-Natal: Durban
- Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 37): Same as INTERN 14.
- Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 38): Needs Degree in Geographical Information System or Environmental Science.
- Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 39): Requires Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 40): Same as INTERN 22.
How to Apply
Applications close on 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 The 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.
Required Documents
Submit a signed Z83 form and detailed CV. Add a formal letter from your institution if you need experiential training. Shortlisted candidates provide certified copies later.
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.
Important Notes
People with disabilities should apply. Expect checks on suitability, qualifications, citizenship, and security. No feedback in three months means your application failed.
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