The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 24-month Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Internship Locations: Mbombela, Bushbuckridge, Witbank and KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Mpumalanga DEDT Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism is offering graduate internship opportunities across several professional fields.
The programme is designed to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience relevant to their qualifications.
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Duration: 24 months
Successful interns will receive structured workplace exposure, training and supervision from experienced professionals.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Target Group: Unemployed South African graduates
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online
Available Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Reference Number | Qualification | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | DEDT 2026/27/01 | National Diploma / Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Media Studies | Mbombela |
| Financial Management | DEDT 2026/27/02 | National Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Cost Management | Mbombela |
| Internal Audit | DEDT 2026/27/03 | Internal Audit, Auditing, BCom Auditing or Bachelor of Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing | Mbombela |
| Information and Communication | DEDT 2026/27/04 | National Diploma / Degree in Information and Communication Technology | Mbombela |
| Enterprise Development | DEDT 2026/27/05 | National Diploma / Degree in Business Management or Economics | Bushbuckridge |
| Regional Economic Development Programme | DEDT 2026/27/06 | National Diploma / Degree in Economics | Witbank |
| Trade and Investment Promotion | DEDT 2026/27/07 | National Diploma / Degree in Business Management or Economics | Mbombela |
| Trade and Investment Promotion | DEDT 2026/27/08 | National Diploma / Degree in Economics | KwaMhlanga |
| Business Regulations | DEDT 2026/27/09 | LLB Degree | Mbombela |
| Consumer Protection | DEDT 2026/27/10 | LLB Degree | KwaMhlanga |
| Economic Planning | DEDT 2026/27/11 | National Diploma / Degree in Economics | Mbombela |
| Tourism | DEDT 2026/27/12 | National Diploma / Degree in Tourism Management or Development | Mbombela |
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African citizens.
- Have the qualification required for the internship being applied for.
- Not previously have participated in an internship programme within a National or Provincial Government Department or State Institution.
The programme is specifically intended to provide graduates with practical workplace exposure relevant to their studies.
What Interns Will Gain
Successful interns will participate in:
- Structured workplace training.
- Practical work activities.
- Departmental projects.
- Capacity-building initiatives.
- On-the-job learning.
- Professional development under the supervision of experienced staff.
Communication Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/01
Location: Head Office, Mbombela
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Communication.
- Journalism.
- Marketing.
- Public Relations.
- Media Studies.
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Communication Internship 2026/2027
Financial Management Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/02
Location: Head Office, Mbombela
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Accounting.
- Financial Management.
- Financial Accounting.
- Cost Management.
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Financial Management Internship 2026/2027
Internal Audit Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/03
Location: Head Office, Mbombela
Relevant qualifications include:
- Internal Audit.
- Auditing.
- BCom Auditing.
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing.
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Internal Audit Internship 2026/2027
Information and Communication Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/04
Location: Head Office, Mbombela
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Information and Communication Technology
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Information and Communication Internship 2026/2027
Enterprise Development Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/05
Location: Ehlanzeni District, Bushbuckridge
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Business Management.
- Economics.
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Enterprise Development Internship 2026/2027
Regional Economic Development Programme Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/06
Location: Nkangala District, Witbank
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Economics
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Regional Economic Development Programme Internship 2026/2027
Trade and Investment Promotion Internship – Mbombela
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/07
Location: Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Business Management.
- Economics.
Trade and Investment Promotion Internship – KwaMhlanga
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/08
Location: Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Economics
Business Regulations Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/09
Location: Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela
Applicants must have:
LLB Degree
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Business Regulations Internship 2026/2027
Consumer Protection Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/10
Location: Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga
Applicants must have:
LLB Degree
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Consumer Protection Internship 2026/2027
Economic Planning Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/11
Location: Head Office, Mbombela
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Economics
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Economic Planning Internship 2026/2027
Tourism Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/12
Location: Head Office, Mbombela
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Tourism Management.
- Tourism Development.
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Tourism Internship 2026/2027
How to Apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Internships 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Provincial e-Recruitment system.
Applicants should use the individual application links listed above for the internship they wish to apply for.
Candidates should ensure that they:
- Select the correct internship.
- Use the correct reference number.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit all documents requested by the recruitment system.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
28 August 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- The internship programme runs for 24 months.
- The stipend is R8,174.75 per month.
- Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates.
- Previous participation in a National or Provincial Government Department or State Institution internship programme makes an applicant ineligible.
- Opportunities are available in Communication, Finance, Internal Audit, ICT, Economics, Business Management, Law and Tourism.
- Different internships have different qualification requirements.
- Applicants should use the direct application link for the relevant internship.
- Applications close on 28 August 2026.