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The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DPMR) Internship Programme 2026/2027 – 2027/2028

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources would like to invite qualifying applicants to apply for a Graduate Internship Programme for the Financial Years 2026/2027 – 2027/2028

Stipend:

A stipend will be paid according to proof of relevant qualification, and it will vary as per qualification (Diploma/Degree/Honours R7860 50 and Master’s R9482 00 per month).

Available Interns at DPMR Internship Programme

  • Internship Programme (Investment Promotion)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 01

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts in Economics / Finance / Investment Management, International Business / Business Management / Public Policy Researcher

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Compliance And Enforcement)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 02

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Legal Assistance / B JURIS /B PROC / Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  • Internship Programme (Mineral And Petroleum Titles Registration)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 03

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration/Management / Office Management and Technology / Office Administration

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 04

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration/Management / Office Management and Technology / Office Administration

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 05

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance

  • Internship Programme (Fuel Pricing Mechanism)

Ref no: DMPR INTERN 06

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Economics.

Internship Programme (Office Of The CFO)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 07

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Finance / Financial Accounting / Financial Management

Internship Programme (Demand, Acquisition And Contract Management)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 08

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Logistics / Public Management / Supply Chain Management.

  • Internship Programme (Financial Accounting And Reporting)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 09

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Financial Management

Internship Programme (Management Accounting)

Ref no: DMPR INTERN 10

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Management Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance

  • Internship Programme (Legal Services)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements: Bachelor of Law / LLB

  • Internship Programme (Human Resources)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 12

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements:

  • National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management / Human Resources Development / Management of Training

  • Internship Programme (Technical Support Unit)

Ref no: DMPR INTERN 13

Centre: Head Office: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements: N6 in Public Management or Public Administration

  • Internship Programme (Mine Economics)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 14

Centre: Gauteng, Braamfontein

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting.

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Laws Administration)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 15

Centre: Gauteng, Braamfontein

Requirements: Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Arts in Law

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Information Management)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 16

Centre: Gauteng, Braamfontein

Requirements:  National Diploma in GIS Geomatics or Environmental Management

  • Internship Programme (Fuel Levies And Margins)

Ref no: DMPR INTERN 17

Centre: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements: Degree in Economics or Accounting

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 18

Centre: Pretoria, Head Office

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance

  • Internship Programme (Mine Economics)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 19

Centre: Mpumalanga, Witbank

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting.

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Information Management)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 20

Centre: Mpumalanga, Witbank

Requirements: Degree in Geographical Information System / Geography.

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Laws Administration)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 21

Centre: Mpumalanga, Witbank

Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 22

Centre: Mpumalanga, Witbank

Requirements: National Diploma in Economics /Logistics / Finance.

  • Internship Programme (Mine Economics)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 23

Centre: Limpopo, Polokwane

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Laws Administration)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 24

Centre: Limpopo, Polokwane

Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Information Management)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 25

Centre: Limpopo, Polokwane

Requirements:

  • Degree in Geographical Information System / Environmental Science / Geography.

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 26

Centre: Limpopo, Polokwane

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance.

  • Internship Programme (Mine Economics)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 27

Centre: Free State, Welkom

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting.

  • Internship Programme (Social And Labour Plan)

Ref no: DMPR INTERN 28

Centre: Free State, Welkom

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma in Development Economics / Social Science / Industrial Science

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Laws Administration)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 29

Centre: Northern Cape, Kimberley

Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  • Internship Programme (Mine Environmental Management)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 30

Centre: Eastern Cape, Port-Elizabeth

Requirements: National Diploma in Environmental Management / Sciences.

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 31

Centre: Eastern Cape, East-London

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance.

  • Internship Programme (Social And Labour Plan)

Ref no: DMPR INTERN 32

Centre: Western Cape, Cape Town

Requirements: Degree in Development Studies / Social Sciences / Community Development.

  • Internship Programme (Mine Economics)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 33

Centre: Western Cape, Cape Town

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Minking Engineering / Economics / Accounting.

  • Internship Programme (Social And Labour Plan)

Ref no: DMPR INTERN 34

Centre: North West, Klerksdorp

Requirements: Degree in Social Sciences / Developmental Studies / Community Development.

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Information Management)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 35

Centre: North West, Klerksdorp

Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (with GIS).

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 36

Centre: North-West, Mafikeng

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics or Finance.

  • Internship Programme (Mine Economics)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 37

Centre: KwaZulu Natal, Durban

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Geology / Mine Survey / Mining Engineering / Economics / Accounting.

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Information Management)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 38

Centre: KwaZulu Natal, Durban

Requirements: Degree in Geographical Information System / Environmental Science.

  • Internship Programme (Mineral Laws Administration)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 39

Centre: KwaZulu Natal, Durban

Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

  • Internship Programme (Petroleum Licensing And Fuel Supply)

Ref No: DMPR INTERN 40

Centre: KwaZulu Natal, Durban

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Economics / Logistics / Finance.

HOW TO APPLY FOR DPMR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

  • You can choose one of the following listed options
  • Attach your supporting documents
  • Complete all required fields
  • Submit your application as instructed

Mailing or Courier

Quoting relevant reference, addressed to:

  • The Director-General,
  • Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
  • Private Bag X59
  • Pretoria
  • 0001.

Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to:

  • Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman.

DPMR Internship Programme Documentation

Candidates will be required to submit:

  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified copies of qualifications
  • Certified copies of ID
  • Z83 application form

General enquiries may be brought to the attention of:

  • Ms. N Sam Tel No: (012) 444 3722
  • Mr. S Ngcaweni Tel No: (012) 444 3021.

Best Before: 08 May 2026

Crucial Matters:

  • Persons with disability are encouraged to apply
  • Those from TVET Colleges are encouraged to apply.
  • Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport to and from place of work, during the period of the Internship.
  • Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified.
  • Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for.
  • Applicants who participated in any other Government Internship Programmes before will not be considered.  
  • Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates             

Final Say:

Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.


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