The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) invites qualifying South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 financial years.
Internship Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria and various regional offices across South Africa
Number of Opportunities: 20
About the DMPR Graduate Internship Programme
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is offering multiple graduate internship opportunities to South African graduates in fields linked to environmental management, law, social development, geology, GIS, statistics, human resources, occupational health and safety, communications and information technology.
Successful applicants will gain practical workplace experience within the Department and its regional offices.
Available Internship Opportunities
Mine Closure Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/001
Qualification Required:
- Degree in Environmental Science; or
- Degree in Environmental Management
Mine Environmental Research and Sustainable Development Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/002
Qualification Required:
- Degree in Environmental Science; or
- Degree in Environmental Management
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/003
Qualification Required:
- Degree in Environmental Science; or
- Degree in Environmental Management
Criminal Enforcement Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/004
Qualification Required:
- LLB Degree
Social and Labour Plan Internships
The following positions are available:
- Mpumalanga Region – Emalahleni
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/005 - KwaZulu-Natal Region – eThekwini
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/006 - Limpopo Region – Polokwane
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/007 - Northern Cape Region – Kimberley
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/008 - Gauteng Region – Braamfontein
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/009
Qualifications Required:
Degree in:
- Development Studies
- Community Development
- Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies
Mine Economics Internships
The following positions are available:
- Eastern Cape Region – Gqeberha
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/010 - North West Region – Klerksdorp
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/011 - Northern Cape Region – Kimberley
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/012
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma or Degree in Geology
Mineral Information Management Internships
The following opportunities are available:
- Northern Cape Region
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/013 - Free State Region
Reference: DMPR/INT/2026/014
Qualifications Required:
National Diploma or Degree in:
- GIS Cartography
- Town and Regional Planning
- Geomatics
- Environmental Sciences
Occupational Medicine Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/015
Qualification Required:
- Degree in Statistics; or
- Degree in Applied Statistics
Occupational Hygiene Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/016
Qualification Required:
- Degree in Statistics; or
- Degree in Applied Statistics
Human Resource Development Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/017
Qualification Required:
National Diploma in:
- Human Resource Development
- Management of Training
- Human Resource Management
Occupational Health and Safety Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/018
Qualification Required:
National Diploma or Degree in:
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Safety Management
Communications Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/019
Qualification Required:
National Diploma or Degree in:
- Communication Studies
- Public Relations
- Media Studies
- Marketing
- Journalism
System Development and Maintenance Internship
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Reference Number: DMPR/INT/2026/020
Qualification Required:
National Diploma or Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Business Information
- Business Intelligence
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed Z83 application form.
- Recently updated CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit:
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Recent academic transcripts or records.
Applicants must clearly indicate the:
- Reference number.
- Position.
- Area or centre.
Important Application Information
Applicants who apply for more than one internship must submit a separate Z83 form and supporting application for each position.
Students requiring experiential training as part of their qualification must attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution.
Failure to submit all required documents may result in the application not being considered.
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted online through the official DMPR e-Recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Internships 2027
Applications may also be submitted by post or courier to:
The Director-General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59
Pretoria
0001
Applications may also be hand delivered to:
Trevenna Campus
Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Application Tips
Applicants should ensure that:
- The correct reference number is included.
- The position and preferred location are clearly stated.
- A separate application is submitted for every post applied for.
- The CV is updated.
- The Z83 form is completed correctly.
- Experiential training applicants attach the required tertiary institution letter.
- Applications are submitted before the closing date.
Closing Date
20 November 2026
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.