DMPR Internships 2026: Opportunities for South African Graduates

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) offers exciting internships for 2026. These DMPR Internships 2026 target unemployed South African graduates. The program runs from 2026/2027 to 2027/2028 and helps build skills for better job chances.

About the DMPR Internship Programme

This program gives workplace training in mining and petroleum fields. It welcomes South African graduates, including those with disabilities and TVET College students. Interns must handle their own transport and accommodation. Placements are in cities like Pretoria, Braamfontein, Witbank, Polokwane, Welkom, Kimberley, Gqeberha, East London, Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng, and Durban.

Internship Stipend

Interns receive a monthly stipend based on their qualification.

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

General Requirements

Use the new Z83 form from 01 January 2021. Attach a full CV. Shortlisted candidates submit certified copies of qualifications later. Past government internship participants cannot apply. Students needing experiential training must include a letter from their school. Submit a separate Z83 and application for each post. Late or incomplete applications get rejected.

Available DMPR Internships 2026 by Location

Head Office: Pretoria

• Investment Promotion Internship (DMPR INTERN 01): Needs Bachelor of Commerce, BA in Economics, Finance, Investment Management, International Business, Business Management, or Public Policy Researcher.
• Petroleum Compliance and Enforcement Internship (DMPR INTERN 02): Needs National Diploma in Legal Assistance, B Juris, B Proc, or LLB.
• Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration Internship (DMPR INTERN 03): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Management, Office Management and Technology, or Office Administration.
• Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 04): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Management, Office Management and Technology, or Office Administration.
• 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): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics.
• Office of the CFO Internship (DMPR INTERN 07): Needs 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): Needs National Diploma in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
• Management Accounting Internship (DMPR INTERN 10): Needs 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): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Development, or Management of Training.
• Technical Support Unit Internship (DMPR INTERN 13): Needs 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): Needs 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): Needs Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Arts in Law.
• Mineral Information Management Internship (DMPR INTERN 16): Needs National Diploma in GIS Geomatics or Environmental Management.

Mpumalanga: Witbank

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

Limpopo: Polokwane

• Mine Economics Internship (DMPR INTERN 23): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.
• Mineral Laws Administration Internship (DMPR INTERN 24): Needs 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): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Logistics, or Finance.

Free State: Welkom

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

Northern Cape: Kimberley

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

Eastern Cape

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

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): Needs National Diploma or Degree in Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Engineering, Economics, or Accounting.

North West

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

KwaZulu-Natal: Durban

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

How to Apply for DMPR Internships 2026

Apply online via the DMPR E-Recruitment System. Create a profile first and fill in all details. Other options: Post or courier 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, Pretoria. Closing date is 08 May 2026.

Required Documents

• Signed Z83 form
• Detailed CV
• Letter from institution for experiential training

Shortlisted applicants provide certified copies later.

Enquiries

• Internship: Ms N Sam at (012) 444 3722 or Mr S Ngcaweni at (012) 444 3021
• General: Ms T Gumede at (012) 444 3319

Important Notes

Persons with disabilities are welcome. Expect checks on suitability, qualifications, citizenship, and security. No feedback in three months means unsuccessful application. These DMPR Internships 2026 cover areas like mining, petroleum, law, finance, HR, economics, GIS, social development, and environmental management.

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