The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) invites qualifying South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 financial years.
The programme offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in various fields. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The internship opportunities are available in various fields and regions across South Africa. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport to and from the workplace.
- Position: Internship Programme 2026/2027 – 2027/2028
- Duration: 24 Months
- Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
- Location: Various locations across South Africa
- Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport to and from their respective workplaces during the internship period.
Position: Internship Programme (Mine Closure)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/001
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- Degree in Environmental Science.
- Degree in Environmental Management.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Mine Environmental Research and Sustainable Development)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/002
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- Degree in Environmental Science.
- Degree in Environmental Management.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Environmental Compliance and Enforcement)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/003
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- Degree in Environmental Science.
- Degree in Environmental Management.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Criminal Enforcement)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/004
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
– LLB.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Social and Labour Plan)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/005
Centre: Mpumalanga Region: Emalahleni
Requirements:
- Degree in Development Studies.
- Degree in Community Development.
- Degree in Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Social and Labour Plan)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/006
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Region: eThekwini
Requirements:
- Degree in Development Studies.
- Degree in Community Development.
- Degree in Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Social and Labour Plan)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/007
Centre: Limpopo Region: Polokwane
Requirements:
- Degree in Development Studies.
- Degree in Community Development.
- Degree in Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Social and Labour Plan)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/008
Centre: Northern Cape Region: Kimberley
Requirements:
- Degree in Development Studies.
- Degree in Community Development.
- Degree in Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Social and Labour Plan)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/009
Centre: Gauteng Region: Braamfontein
Requirements:
- Degree in Development Studies.
- Degree in Community Development.
- Degree in Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Mine Economics)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/010
Centre: Eastern Cape Region: Gqeberha
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Geology.
- Degree in Geology.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Mine Economics)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/011
Centre: North West Region: Klerksdorp
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Geology.
- Degree in Geology.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Mine Economics)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/012
Centre: Northern Cape Region: Kimberley
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Geology.
- Degree in Geology.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Mineral Information Management)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/013
Centre: Northern Cape Region
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in GIS Cartography.
- National Diploma or Degree in Town and Regional Planning.
- National Diploma or Degree in Geomatics.
- National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Sciences.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Mineral Information Management)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/014
Centre: Free State
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in GIS Cartography.
- National Diploma or Degree in Town and Regional Planning.
- National Diploma or Degree in Geomatics.
- National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Sciences.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Occupational Medicine)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/015
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- Degree in Statistics.
- Degree in Applied Statistics.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Occupational Hygiene)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/016
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- Degree in Statistics.
- Degree in Applied Statistics.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Human Resource Development)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/017
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Human Resource Development.
- National Diploma in Management of Training.
- National Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Occupational Health and Safety)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/018
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health.
- National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
- National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (Communications)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/019
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Communication Studies.
- National Diploma or Degree in Public Relations.
- National Diploma or Degree in Media Studies.
- National Diploma or Degree in Marketing.
- National Diploma or Degree in Journalism.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Internship Programme (System Development and Maintenance)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/020
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
- National Diploma or Degree in Computer Science.
- National Diploma or Degree in Business Information.
- National Diploma or Degree in Business Intelligence.
Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
LEARNER INSPECTOR PROGRAMME 2026/2027 – 2028/2029
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, through its Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate, invites qualifying South African graduates to apply for its Learner Inspector Training Programme for the 2026/2027 – 2028/2029 financial years.
Available Learner Inspector Positions
Position: Learner Inspector Programme (Mine Health and Safety)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/LIP/2026/001
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Applicants must have qualifying subjects obtained during their course of study to be accepted as a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) candidate.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, which involves working underground, a valid Certificate of Fitness will be required.
Position: Learner Inspector Programme (Mine Health and Safety)
Number of Posts: 1 Intern
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Reference Number: DMPR/LIP/2026/002
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering.
- Applicants must have qualifying subjects obtained during their course of study to be accepted as a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (MMC) candidate.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, which involves working underground, a valid Certificate of Fitness will be required.
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Applications must be submitted using the latest Z83 application form, which came into effect on 01 January 2021, as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, as amended. The form can be obtained online at www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 form must be completed in full, accurately, legibly and honestly, and must be signed and dated. The application must be accompanied by a comprehensive and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. These documents must not be older than six months. The Curriculum Vitae and Z83 application form must include at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in applications being disqualified.
Applicants applying for more than one position must submit a separate Z83 application form, together with the required supporting documents, for each position. Applicants wishing to withdraw an application must do so in writing. If an applicant submits one application form for more than one position, only the first position indicated on the application will be considered. Applicants who have previously participated in any other Government Internship Programmes will not be considered.
Students requiring experiential training as part of their qualifications must attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution. Failure to submit all requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Applicants must note that Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Applicants will therefore be required to provide consent in terms of the POPI Act to allow the Department to conduct these checks. Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial/asset record, qualification and employment verification. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three (3) months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of applications anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The Department also reserves the right not to fill any advertised position at any stage of the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the DMPR E-Recruitment System, accessible using the following link: https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za. Applicants must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up their login credentials on the DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is complete and applicants have logged in, they may browse all available vacant positions.
Alternatively, applications may be submitted by post or courier, quoting the relevant reference number and addressed to:
The Director-General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59
Pretoria
0001
Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to:
Trevenna Campus, corner of Meintjies and Francis Baard Street (formerly Schoeman Street).
Enquiries: General enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Sam at (012) 444 3722 or Mr S. Ngcaweni at (012) 444 3021.