Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Graduate Internship Programme 2027: X20 Posts at R8,174.75

Advertised information	Verified details
Organisation	Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
Source	DPSA Circular 40 of 2026 — official departmental PDF; DMPR annexure pages 6–9 (printed pages 86–89)
Internship adverts	20 distinct posts (POST 40/91–40/110), one intern per post
Programme period	Financial years 2026/2027–2027/2028; exact start date and month count not specified
Monthly stipend	R8,174.75 for every listed post
Placement sites	Pretoria, eMalahleni, eThekwini, Polokwane, Kimberley, Braamfontein, Gqeberha, Klerksdorp; plus Free State and Northern Cape regional posts without specified towns
Applicants	Qualifying South African graduates, including applicable students requiring experiential training
Previous government internship	Previous participants are not eligible
Required submission documents	Current signed Z83 and comprehensive/detailed CV; institution letter if compulsory experiential training applies
Certified qualifications	Requested from shortlisted candidates only, on/before interview (six-month certification limit)
Application choices	DMPR e-Recruitment, post, courier or hand delivery
Application deadline	20 November 2026; exact closing time not specified
Recruitment questions	Ms N Sam: 012 444 3722; Mr S Ngcaweni: 012 444 3021

Do not confuse the internship posts with the Administration Clerk vacancy earlier on the same PDF page or the Learner Inspector Programme beginning after printed page 89. They are different recruitment programmes.

DPSA Circular 40 was published on 6 November 2026. It lists 20 posts with reference numbers beginning DMPR/INT/2026/001 and a 20 November deadline.

Edupstairs previously covered an earlier DMPR Internship Programme from Circular 13 of 2026. That earlier recruitment had different references, closing dates and stipend arrangements. It must not be treated as a list of vacancies for this new intake.

The DMPR helps regulate South Africa’s mineral and petroleum sectors. Internships advertised here relate to specialised work in mining, environmental management, social development, spatial information, legislation, safety, administration and technology. The department does not provide a detailed task description for every internship, so career examples in this article are guidance, not promised duties.

Each line below is a separate advertised internship. The correct reference is essential.

DPSA post	Discipline	Location	Reference	Places
40/91	Mine Closure	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/001	1
40/92	Mine Environmental Research and Sustainable Development	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/002	1
40/93	Environmental Compliance and Enforcement	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/003	1
40/94	Criminal Enforcement	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/004	1
40/95	Social and Labour Plan	eMalahleni, Mpumalanga	DMPR/INT/2026/005	1
40/96	Social and Labour Plan	eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal	DMPR/INT/2026/006	1
40/97	Social and Labour Plan	Polokwane, Limpopo	DMPR/INT/2026/007	1
40/98	Social and Labour Plan	Kimberley, Northern Cape	DMPR/INT/2026/008	1
40/99	Social and Labour Plan	Braamfontein, Gauteng	DMPR/INT/2026/009	1
40/100	Mine Economics	Gqeberha, Eastern Cape	DMPR/INT/2026/010	1
40/101	Mine Economics	Klerksdorp, North West	DMPR/INT/2026/011	1
40/102	Mine Economics	Kimberley, Northern Cape	DMPR/INT/2026/012	1
40/103	Mineral Information Management	Northern Cape Region — town not specified	DMPR/INT/2026/013	1
40/104	Mineral Information Management	Free State — town not specified	DMPR/INT/2026/014	1
40/105	Occupational Medicine	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/015	1
40/106	Occupational Hygiene	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/016	1
40/107	Human Resource Development	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/017	1
40/108	Occupational Health and Safety	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/018	1
40/109	Communications	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/019	1
40/110	System Development and Maintenance	Pretoria — Head Office	DMPR/INT/2026/020	1

Total: 20 places across 20 references. All are listed at R8,174.75 per month. See the qualification and eligibility explanations in the next sections before choosing where to apply.

The official DMPR e-Recruitment Portal is the online route. The original DPSA Circular 40 advertisement also authorises postal, courier and hand delivery applications.

The first three Pretoria positions each require a Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management. A qualification in a loosely related subject is not automatically accepted.

Post 40/91 — Mine Closure (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/001; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• Career context: Relevant career activities may involve environmental regulation, mine closure, environmental research or compliance. These are occupational examples; the circular does not publish individual internship duty descriptions.

Post 40/92 — Mine Environmental Research and Sustainable Development (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/002; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• Career context: Relevant career activities may involve environmental regulation, mine closure, environmental research or compliance. These are occupational examples; the circular does not publish individual internship duty descriptions.

Post 40/93 — Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/003; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• Career context: Relevant career activities may involve environmental regulation, mine closure, environmental research or compliance. These are occupational examples; the circular does not publish individual internship duty descriptions.

For independent occupation and skill research, see the National Skills Intelligence Explorer and Careers and Qualifications Explorer. These are not additional employer eligibility conditions.

The Criminal Enforcement internship is listed only for an LLB graduate. It has reference DMPR/INT/2026/004 and a Pretoria Head Office placement.

Post 40/94 — Criminal Enforcement (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/004; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Career context: This opportunity relates to the legal side of regulatory enforcement. It is advertised for an LLB holder; other law-adjacent qualifications are not separately listed.

For LLB pathways and related professional requirements, explore South African universities and careers and qualifications.

The five Social and Labour Plan positions are distributed across five regions. These positions call for Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, or Social Science specialising in Community Development/Development Studies.

Post 40/95 — Social and Labour Plan (eMalahleni, Mpumalanga)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/005; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, or Social Science specialising in Community Development/Development Studies.
• Career context: Social and Labour Plans relate to community-development commitments associated with the mining sector. Possible future career interests include community engagement, programme reporting and development research; these are not guaranteed daily internship duties.

Post 40/96 — Social and Labour Plan (eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/006; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, or Social Science specialising in Community Development/Development Studies.
• Career context: Social and Labour Plans relate to community-development commitments associated with the mining sector. Possible future career interests include community engagement, programme reporting and development research; these are not guaranteed daily internship duties.

Post 40/97 — Social and Labour Plan (Polokwane, Limpopo)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/007; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, or Social Science specialising in Community Development/Development Studies.
• Career context: Social and Labour Plans relate to community-development commitments associated with the mining sector. Possible future career interests include community engagement, programme reporting and development research; these are not guaranteed daily internship duties.

Post 40/98 — Social and Labour Plan (Kimberley, Northern Cape)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/008; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, or Social Science specialising in Community Development/Development Studies.
• Career context: Social and Labour Plans relate to community-development commitments associated with the mining sector. Possible future career interests include community engagement, programme reporting and development research; these are not guaranteed daily internship duties.

Post 40/99 — Social and Labour Plan (Braamfontein, Gauteng)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/009; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, or Social Science specialising in Community Development/Development Studies.
• Career context: Social and Labour Plans relate to community-development commitments associated with the mining sector. Possible future career interests include community engagement, programme reporting and development research; these are not guaranteed daily internship duties.

Explore the SETA Platform to understand the difference between public-service internships, mine-related training and community-development qualifications. This tool does not guarantee eligibility.

The three Mine Economics posts expressly require a National Diploma or Degree in Geology. Do not apply on the assumption that any Economics qualification is suitable merely because of the post title.

Post 40/100 — Mine Economics (Gqeberha, Eastern Cape)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/010; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Geology.
• Career context: Despite the title “Mine Economics”, the advertisement expressly asks for Geology, not a general Economics degree. Graduates should match the qualification text, not merely the job-title keywords.

Post 40/101 — Mine Economics (Klerksdorp, North West)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/011; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Geology.
• Career context: Despite the title “Mine Economics”, the advertisement expressly asks for Geology, not a general Economics degree. Graduates should match the qualification text, not merely the job-title keywords.

Post 40/102 — Mine Economics (Kimberley, Northern Cape)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/012; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Geology.
• Career context: Despite the title “Mine Economics”, the advertisement expressly asks for Geology, not a general Economics degree. Graduates should match the qualification text, not merely the job-title keywords.

For independent occupation and skill research, see the National Skills Intelligence Explorer and Careers and Qualifications Explorer. These are not additional employer eligibility conditions.

Two regional posts accept a National Diploma or Degree in GIS Cartography, Town and Regional Planning, Geometrics or Environmental Sciences. The employer gives province-level placement information without specifying the towns.

Post 40/103 — Mineral Information Management (Northern Cape Region — town not specified)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/013; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in GIS Cartography, Town and Regional Planning, Geometrics, or Environmental Sciences.
• Career context: This field can connect to mineral information, mapping, spatial data and planning. The listed region is broader than a named office; applicants should confirm the actual placement town.

Post 40/104 — Mineral Information Management (Free State — town not specified)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/014; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in GIS Cartography, Town and Regional Planning, Geometrics, or Environmental Sciences.
• Career context: This field can connect to mineral information, mapping, spatial data and planning. The listed region is broader than a named office; applicants should confirm the actual placement town.

For independent occupation and skill research, see the National Skills Intelligence Explorer and Careers and Qualifications Explorer. These are not additional employer eligibility conditions.

These two Pretoria posts require Degree in Statistics or Applied Statistics, not the medical or nursing qualifications applicants might infer from the position labels.

Post 40/105 — Occupational Medicine (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/015; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Statistics or Applied Statistics.
• Career context: The advertised qualification is Statistics/Applied Statistics even though the programme title references occupational medicine or hygiene. The circular does not require a nursing or medical degree for these specific intern posts.

Post 40/106 — Occupational Hygiene (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/016; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: Degree in Statistics or Applied Statistics.
• Career context: The advertised qualification is Statistics/Applied Statistics even though the programme title references occupational medicine or hygiene. The circular does not require a nursing or medical degree for these specific intern posts.

For independent occupation and skill research, see the National Skills Intelligence Explorer and Careers and Qualifications Explorer. These are not additional employer eligibility conditions.

These Pretoria positions have different specific qualifications. Pay attention to whether the notice names a National Diploma or permits a National Diploma/Degree.

Post 40/107 — Human Resource Development (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/017; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma in Human Resource Development, Management of Training, or Human Resource Management.
• Career context: The qualification wording specifically says National Diploma. Applicants should verify any alternative qualification with the department before applying.

Post 40/108 — Occupational Health and Safety (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/018; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or Safety Management.
• Career context: This role is connected with workplace safety and health-regulation activities. Relevant formal study and accurate academic project descriptions can strengthen a tailored CV.

Post 40/109 — Communications (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/019; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing, or Journalism.
• Career context: Communications qualifications may support public information, stakeholder communication and reporting careers; the circular does not prescribe individual internship assignments.

If you are comparing Human Resources, Safety or Communications occupations, use Career Discovery alongside the Career & Qualification Explorer.

One Pretoria position is for National Diploma or Degree holders in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information or Business Intelligence. No exact programming language or technology stack is listed in the circular.

Post 40/110 — System Development and Maintenance (Pretoria — Head Office)

• Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/020; 1 intern; monthly stipend R8,174.75.
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information, or Business Intelligence.
• Career context: Relevant career skills can include software systems, data reporting and technical support, depending on the actual academic preparation. No particular technology stack is promised by the advert.

For independent occupation and skill research, see the National Skills Intelligence Explorer and Careers and Qualifications Explorer. These are not additional employer eligibility conditions.

The graduate internship notice states that it invites qualifying South African graduates and encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

The requirements vary by internship field. A Pretoria Environmental Science post is not interchangeable with a Social and Labour Plan post in another region. Match your actual qualification to the employer’s wording and the correct reference number.

Previous government internships: The department expressly states that applicants who previously participated in any other government internship programme will not be considered. It does not say that every private-sector job or voluntary project automatically excludes you.

Students who need experiential training: Students who need compulsory workplace experience as part of their qualification must attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution. The department has not expressly stated that all TVET students with N6 certificates qualify for all twenty graduate positions.

Age: This specific circular does not impose a numerical age limit in its internship instructions. Do not import a generic 18–35 rule from unrelated graduate adverts.

Unemployment: Although this is a graduate internship opportunity, the general internship notice does not explicitly list a universal unemployment requirement in the extracted section. Applicants should complete the government application honestly and confirm any position-specific restrictions with DMPR.

Accommodation and transport: Successful applicants must arrange and pay for their own accommodation and transport to and from the workplace. Compare the location cost with the stipend before accepting a placement.

Every one of the twenty internship adverts states R8,174.75 per month. The amount is an advertised stipend, not the salary grade of permanent public-service posts in the same circular.

The department explicitly states that successful applicants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport. The circular does not promise housing or transport allowances.

The financial-year label 2026/2027–2027/2028 should not be converted into an invented precise contract length or start date: ask DMPR to confirm dates and full programme conditions if shortlisted. The article does not claim permanent employment is guaranteed.

The current Z83 is essential. The internship note requires the form effective from 1 January 2021, completed accurately, legibly, honestly, signed and dated, with a comprehensive/detailed CV.

• Obtain the official DPSA Z83 PDF and read its instructions.
• For guided assistance understanding the form, use the Edupstairs Z83 Assistant. The final signed form must still meet DMPR requirements.
• Enter the position title and one exact reference number (for example, DMPR/INT/2026/010 for the Gqeberha Mine Economics position).
• The advert requires at least three contactable references in the application details/CV.
• Submit a separate Z83/application for every post you choose. If you write multiple positions on one form, only the first may be considered.
• Applicants applying for compulsory WIL should attach the institution letter at initial submission.

Do not send certified qualifications at the initial stage merely because another vacancy requested them. The graduate internship notice states that certified copies of qualifications and other documents are required only from shortlisted candidates, on or before the interview, and the copies should be no older than six months at that stage.

The Z83 and detailed CV are essential initial documents; candidates should follow the portal’s actual upload fields and contact the recruitment office if anything conflicts.

A graduate with a Geology qualification applying for a Mine Economics position should highlight real geology coursework, mapping, field methods and research experience, if applicable. A Statistics graduate applying for Occupational Hygiene should discuss actual statistical modules, data analysis and reporting. A Communications graduate should highlight authentic writing, research and public-relations projects.

Use the Edupstairs ATS CV and Cover Letter Assistant to structure your real qualifications and achievements. Then check that the CV contains three accurate, contactable referees, with their permission.

Don’t insert fabricated work experience or claims of government training you did not complete. Both the Z83 and CV form part of the department’s verification process.

The official DMPR e-Recruitment Portal is the main digital application route.

1. Open the portal and register a profile, providing your accurate personal information and login credentials.
2. Sign in and browse current vacancies. Search for the correct internship title or reference from the table above.
3. Choose the specific advertised position. Confirm its location and required qualification.
4. Complete the application and follow the portal’s instructions for providing the current Z83 and a detailed CV.
5. If you are a student requiring compulsory experiential training, include the formal institution letter.
6. Review the application and submit it before 20 November 2026, allowing time for possible portal problems.
7. Save any acknowledgement or confirmation the website provides.

Portal visibility warning: The publicly indexed DMPR portal did not consistently show new vacancies at the time of research. This does not invalidate the freshly issued DPSA Circular 40 advertisement; if the new reference numbers are not listed, use one of the alternative application methods expressly permitted in the circular and contact the department for guidance.

Do not email an application to the internship enquiry officers: The notice provides phone enquiries, not a general email application address.

DPSA Circular 40 specifically allows physical application routes as alternatives to e-Recruitment.

By post or courier:

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

By hand delivery: Trevenna Campus, corner of Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, Pretoria (the notice refers to the former Schoeman Street name).

Quote the specific DMPR/INT/2026/0XX reference. Include the signed current Z83, detailed CV and any required tertiary experiential-learning letter. Prepare separate complete applications for separate posts.

The employer did not publish a precise closing time on 20 November 2026. For hand delivery, verify office receiving hours in advance; for post or courier, ensure the application reaches the department by the closing date. Proof that it was merely sent before the deadline may not mean it arrived on time.

Recruitment enquiries: Ms N Sam at 012 444 3722, or Mr S Ngcaweni at 012 444 3021.

Do not decide eligibility using only the programme title. Under the new circular:

• Mine Economics requires Geology, not simply Economics.
• Occupational Medicine and Occupational Hygiene require Statistics / Applied Statistics, not a medical qualification.
• Criminal Enforcement names an LLB.
• Human Resource Development specifies a National Diploma in the listed HR-related routes.
• System Development and Maintenance includes IT, Computer Science, Business Information and Business Intelligence.
• Regional mineral information management includes GIS/cartography/planning/geometrics/environmental sciences.

Research qualification names and registered levels through the Careers and Qualifications Explorer. The University Explorer and TVET College Explorer are useful for future education and qualification-pathway comparisons. They do not waive this DMPR advertisement’s exact qualification conditions.

The department states that shortlisted or successful candidates may undergo personnel suitability and security checks, including criminal, citizenship, financial/asset, employment and qualification verification. Applicants must cooperate with lawful consent processes.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence. If you have not received feedback within three months after 20 November 2026, the department says you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Receiving no acknowledgement of submission is not itself proof that an application was rejected.

DMPR also reserves the right not to fill an advertised position, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A single government internship application should not be your whole employment plan.

The University Explorer helps you investigate public university programmes; the TVET College Explorer helps identify vocational qualifications and relevant campus options. Neither automatically makes a learner eligible for these graduate posts.

The Careers and Qualifications Explorer connects South African careers with qualifications, while Career Discovery can help explore interests and possible occupations.

The National Skills Intelligence Explorer offers occupation and SETA-related research, which should not be mistaken for current vacancies. The SETA Platform lets readers explore all 21 SETAs, including MQA-related mining pathways and public-sector skills opportunities.

Prepare an accurate CV using the ATS CV Assistant, understand the formal process through the Z83 Assistant, ask practical career questions through Ask Edupstairs AI, and check suspicious messages using the Edupstairs Scam Detector.

Other recently published internships may suit qualifications that do not match this DMPR notice. Explore them individually:

• Sol Plaatje Municipality Graduate Internships 2027 — Engineering and Analytical Chemistry; 13 November 2026, 12:00. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.
• Free State CATHSSETA Youth Development Programmes 2027 — 50 funded positions; 20 November 2026. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.
• Tshwane South TVET College and SASSETA Internships 2027 — NQF 7 study fields; 12 November 2026. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.
• BMW Group SA Graduate Programme 2027 — Graduate study fields; 13 November 2026. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.
• Rand Water Graduate Internship Programme 2027 — Engineering, GIS and science; 11 November 2026. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.
• Buffalo City Municipality Internships 2026/27 — Municipal opportunities; 13 November 2026. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.
• Royal Bafokeng Holdings Internships 2027 — HR, Finance, Communications; stream-specific November deadlines. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.
• Petroleum Agency SA Internships 2027/2028 — Petroleum, GIS, IT, environmental fields; 9 November 2026 at 16:30. Verify current recruitment status and requirements before applying.

For continuing coverage, browse the Edupstairs Latest Internships Hub. Each linked opportunity has its own application conditions; a deadline in the past is not evidence that recruitment has reopened.

Plan your career using the University Explorer, TVET College Explorer, Careers and Qualifications Explorer, Career Discovery, National Skills Intelligence Explorer, and SETA Platform.

For applications and practical support, use the ATS CV Assistant, Z83 Assistant, Ask Edupstairs AI, Scam Detector, Company Entry-Level Jobs Explorer, and Latest Internships Hub.

For primary documents, consult DPSA Circular 40, DMPR annexure, the official 2021 Z83 form, and the DMPR recruitment portal.

First, never select a post only because you recognise the occupation name. Study the qualification requirement; “Mine Economics” expressly asks for Geology, and “Occupational Hygiene” asks for Statistics or Applied Statistics.

Second, never reuse one application form for several reference numbers. Complete a separate current Z83, tailored CV and any applicable institution letter for each post. Keep the references correct. Submit early enough that the department receives your application on time.

Choose a realistic placement location, remembering that accommodation and transport are at your own expense. If the recruitment portal does not yet list the new intake, use the alternatives DMPR advertises and confirm with the listed enquiry officers.

Closing date: 20 November 2026.

Edupstairs is an independent South African career, education and opportunities publisher. We do not recruit, process applications, appoint interns or guarantee selection for the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.

The verified vacancies, references, qualifications, stipends, locations and application rules were taken from the DMPR annexure to DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 40 of 2026, specifically PDF pages 6–9 (printed DPSA pages 86–89). The circular was posted on 6 November 2026.

The employer has not stated an exact application closing time, exact programme commencement date, or a month-counted duration in this section. It gives a financial-year period and R8,174.75 monthly stipend. We do not invent missing details. The employer’s portal may display records on a different timetable from the published circular; applicants should verify live availability with DMPR.

Career descriptions, proposed CV content, related opportunities, tool recommendations and explanations of general qualifications are independent editorial guidance, not individual internship duty statements or extra requirements. Always follow the official recruitment notice and use only verified government application channels. Do not pay anyone who promises a government internship.