Petroleum Agency SA, a subsidiary of CEF SOC Limited, invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Two-year Internship Programme 2026/2027. The internships are based in Cape Town and will commence in February 2026, funded by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA).
Internship Application Closing Date: 26 September 2025 at 16h30
Internship Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Internship Opportunities
Intern (x1): Petroleum Geoscience
- Learn the fundamentals of Geology and Geophysics for the oil and gas industry (onshore & offshore).
- Acquire skills in seismic data interpretation, petroleum systems modelling, resource evaluation, GIS, and South African Geology.
- Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. Honours in Geosciences (4 years).
Intern (x1): Environmental Compliance
- Gain knowledge required for employment as an Environmental Scientist.
- Learn to process environmental authorisation applications, compliance monitoring, and audits.
- Engage directly with stakeholders, environmental practitioners, and regulatory bodies.
- Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. Honours in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, or Natural Sciences (4 years).
Intern (x1): Finance
- Rotate through finance processes such as accounts receivable/payable, petty cash, cashbook, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, taxation (VAT & Income Tax), and asset management.
- Minimum Qualification: National Diploma in Accounting (3 years).
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African citizens.
- Have not previously participated in an internship programme.
- Hold the required relevant tertiary qualification.
- Submit the following certified documents:
- Academic Record or Statement of Results
- Degree Certificate or Letter of Completion
- Matric Certificate
- RSA Identity Document
⚠️ Applications without all the above documents will not be considered.
How to Apply
Send the following documents: Covering Letter, CV, and certified supporting documents.
Email applications to: internship26-27@petroleumagencysa.com
(Include the specific internship programme reference in the subject line, e.g., Internship 26-27: Environmental Compliance).
Important Information
- Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per national labour legislation.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- If you do not hear back within 4 weeks of application, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Late applications will not be considered.