If you are a graduate or TVET student looking for credible government work experience in mining, petroleum, finance, economics, GIS, HR, law, logistics, environmental sciences, or administration, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Internship Programme 2026–2028 is one of the strongest entry-level opportunities currently available in South Africa.
These internships are part of a national graduate development pipeline designed to prepare young professionals for careers in the mining, petroleum regulation, public sector administration, compliance enforcement, energy economics, environmental oversight, and mineral governance sectors.
Importantly, this programme runs across multiple provinces, includes 40 different internship streams, and offers a monthly stipend aligned with qualification level.
Quick Overview
Programme: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Internship Programme
Duration: 24 months (2026–2028 cycle)
Location: Pretoria, Braamfontein, Witbank, Polokwane, Welkom, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, East London, Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng, Durban
Stipend:
- Diploma / Degree / Honours: R7 860.50 per month
- Master’s Degree: R9 482 per month
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Application Method: DMPR e-Recruitment portal or manual submission with Z83
Eligibility: Unemployed graduates / TVET students needing experiential training
Important Rule: Previous government interns are not eligible
Internship Reference Numbers
Below are the official internship reference numbers included in the programme:
Head Office Pretoria Internships
- DMPR INTERN 01 – Investment Promotion
- DMPR INTERN 02 – Petroleum Compliance and Enforcement
- DMPR INTERN 03 – Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration
- DMPR INTERN 04 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply
- DMPR INTERN 05 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply
- DMPR INTERN 06 – Fuel Pricing Mechanism
- DMPR INTERN 07 – Office of the CFO
- DMPR INTERN 08 – Demand, Acquisition and Contract Management
- DMPR INTERN 09 – Financial Accounting and Reporting
- DMPR INTERN 10 – Management Accounting
- DMPR INTERN 11 – Legal Services
- DMPR INTERN 12 – Human Resources
- DMPR INTERN 13 – Technical Support Unit
- DMPR INTERN 17 – Fuel Levies and Margins
- DMPR INTERN 18 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply
Gauteng Braamfontein Internships
- DMPR INTERN 14 – Mine Economics
- DMPR INTERN 15 – Mineral Laws Administration
- DMPR INTERN 16 – Mineral Information Management
Mpumalanga Witbank Internships
- DMPR INTERN 19 – Mine Economics
- DMPR INTERN 20 – Mineral Information Management
- DMPR INTERN 21 – Mineral Laws Administration
- DMPR INTERN 22 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply
Limpopo Polokwane Internships
- DMPR INTERN 23 – Mine Economics
- DMPR INTERN 24 – Mineral Laws Administration
- DMPR INTERN 25 – Mineral Information Management
- DMPR INTERN 26 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply
Free State Welkom Internships
- DMPR INTERN 27 – Mine Economics
- DMPR INTERN 28 – Social and Labour Plan
Northern Cape Kimberley Internships
- DMPR INTERN 29 – Mineral Laws Administration
Eastern Cape Internships
- DMPR INTERN 30 – Mine Environmental Management (Port Elizabeth)
- DMPR INTERN 31 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply (East London)
Western Cape Cape Town Internships
- DMPR INTERN 32 – Social and Labour Plan
- DMPR INTERN 33 – Mine Economics
North West Internships
- DMPR INTERN 34 – Social and Labour Plan (Klerksdorp)
- DMPR INTERN 35 – Mineral Information Management (Klerksdorp)
- DMPR INTERN 36 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply (Mafikeng)
KwaZulu-Natal Durban Internships
- DMPR INTERN 37 – Mine Economics
- DMPR INTERN 38 – Mineral Information Management
- DMPR INTERN 39 – Mineral Laws Administration
- DMPR INTERN 40 – Petroleum Licensing and Fuel Supply
Fields of Study Required
DMPR internships support graduates from multiple academic disciplines including:
- Economics
- Finance
- Accounting
- Law
- Public Administration
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Human Resource Management
- Environmental Sciences
- GIS / Geomatics
- Geology
- Mining Engineering
- Mine Survey
- Development Studies
- Social Sciences
- Community Development
- Office Administration
- Office Management Technology
TVET candidates requiring workplace exposure are encouraged to apply.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is ideal if you are:
- An unemployed graduate
- A TVET student requiring workplace exposure
- A candidate between 18 and 35
- Interested in public sector technical careers
- Interested in mining or petroleum regulation careers
- Interested in economic policy careers
- Interested in environmental compliance roles
Applicants who already completed a government internship previously cannot apply.
Stipend Information
Interns receive:
- R7 860.50 monthly (Diploma / Degree / Honours)
- R9 482 monthly (Master’s qualification)
The stipend supports:
- Transport
- Meals
- Basic living costs
Accommodation is not provided, so planning placement location matters.
Internship Locations (Nationwide Placement Advantage)
Unlike many internships limited to one province, this programme offers placements across:
- Pretoria
- Braamfontein
- Witbank
- Polokwane
- Welkom
- Kimberley
- Port Elizabeth
- East London
- Cape Town
- Klerksdorp
- Mafikeng
- Durban
This increases accessibility for applicants across South Africa.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed Z83 form (new version)
- Detailed CV
Shortlisted candidates must later provide:
- Certified qualifications
- Certified ID copy
- Academic transcripts
- Institution letter (for experiential training students)
Failure to submit correct documentation results in disqualification.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through:
- DMPR e-Recruitment portal
- Postal submission
- Courier submission
- Hand delivery at Trevenna Campus Pretoria
Applicants applying for multiple internship streams must submit separate Z83 forms per reference number.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates undergo:
- Qualification verification
- Citizenship verification
- Criminal checks
- Financial record screening
- Security clearance
Applicants who receive no response within 3 months should consider applications unsuccessful.
Edupstairs Advice
Apply strategically instead of randomly.
Choose internship streams aligned with:
- your qualification
- your province preference
- your long-term career direction
For example:
- Economics graduates → Fuel Pricing / Mine Economics
- Law graduates → Mineral Laws Administration
- Environmental graduates → Mine Environmental Management
- HR graduates → Human Resources stream
Submitting multiple targeted applications increases your selection probability significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is this internship open to TVET students?
Yes. Students requiring experiential learning must attach a confirmation letter from their institution.
- Can I apply for more than one internship stream?
Yes — but submit separate Z83 forms for each reference number.
- Is accommodation provided?
No. Interns arrange their own accommodation.
- Do I need work experience?
No previous work experience is required.
- Can previous government interns apply?
No. Previous government internship beneficiaries are not eligible.
CLOSING DATE: 08 MAY 2026
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Disclaimers
- The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources never charges application fees.
- Only shortlisted candidates submit certified documents.
- Always verify submission through the official DMPR recruitment platform.
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