DMPR Internships 2026: Apply for Mining and Petroleum Graduate Opportunities

Are you a recent graduate looking for real-world experience in mining, petroleum, or related fields? The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) offers a great chance through its DMPR Internships 2026 program. This initiative targets unemployed South African graduates and runs from 2026/2027 to 2027/2028.

About the DMPR Internship Programme

The DMPR Internship Programme helps graduates gain skills and boost their job prospects. It focuses on workplace training in areas like mining, petroleum regulations, finance, and more. The department welcomes applications from people with disabilities and TVET College graduates. Note that interns must handle their own transport and accommodation. Positions are available in multiple locations across South Africa, including Pretoria, Braamfontein, Witbank, Polokwane, Welkom, Kimberley, Gqeberha, East London, Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng, and Durban.

Internship Stipend and Duration

Interns receive a monthly stipend based on their qualifications. Those with a Diploma, Degree, or Honours get R7,860.50 per month. Master’s Degree holders receive R9,482.00 per month. The program lasts for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years.

General Application Requirements

Before applying, check these key rules. Use the new Z83 form from 01 January 2021. Attach a full CV. Only shortlisted candidates submit certified copies of qualifications later. People who did a government internship before cannot apply. Students needing experiential training must include a letter from their college. Submit a separate Z83 and application for each post. Late or incomplete applications get rejected. The closing date is 08 May 2026.

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): Requires 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 and 05): Requires National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Management, Office Management, 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): Requires 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): Needs National Diploma in Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or Public Finance.
• Legal Services Internship (DMPR INTERN 11): Requires 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): Requires 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 BA 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): Requires 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): Requires 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): 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): Requires 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): 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, Gqeberha): Needs National Diploma in Environmental Management or Sciences.
• Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply Internship (DMPR INTERN 31, East London): Requires 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): Requires 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): Requires 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): Requires 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): Requires 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. You can also 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.

Required Documents

Submit a completed Z83 form, detailed CV, and a letter from your institution if it’s for experiential training. Shortlisted applicants provide certified copies later.

Contact for Enquiries

For internship questions, call Ms N Sam at (012) 444 3722 or Mr S Ngcaweni at (012) 444 3021. General enquiries go to Ms T Gumede at (012) 444 3319. Expect suitability checks, including qualification verification and security clearance. If no response in three months, your application did not succeed.

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