The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 24-month Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Mbombela, Bushbuckridge, Witbank and KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Mpumalanga DEDT Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism is recruiting graduates for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme.
The programme is intended to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience relevant to their qualifications.
Successful interns will receive a stipend of:
R8,174.75 per month
Opportunities are available at the Department’s Head Office and district offices across Mpumalanga.
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
Locations: Mbombela, Bushbuckridge, Witbank and KwaMhlanga
Target Group: Unemployed South African graduates
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00
Application Method: Online
Available Graduate Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Reference Number | Qualification | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | DEDT 2026/27/01 | Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Media Studies | Mbombela |
| Financial Management | DEDT 2026/27/02 | Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Cost Management | Mbombela |
| Internal Audit | DEDT 2026/27/03 | Internal Audit, Auditing, BCom Auditing or Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing | Mbombela |
| Information and Communication Technology | DEDT 2026/27/04 | Information and Communication Technology | Mbombela |
| Enterprise Development | DEDT 2026/27/05 | Business Management or Economics | Bushbuckridge |
| Regional Economic Development Programme | DEDT 2026/27/06 | Economics | Witbank |
| Trade and Investment Promotion | DEDT 2026/27/07 | Business Management or Economics | Mbombela |
| Trade and Investment Promotion | DEDT 2026/27/08 | Economics | KwaMhlanga |
| Business Regulations | DEDT 2026/27/09 | LLB | Mbombela |
| Consumer Protection | DEDT 2026/27/10 | LLB | KwaMhlanga |
| Economic Planning | DEDT 2026/27/11 | Economics | Mbombela |
| Tourism | DEDT 2026/27/12 | Tourism Management or Tourism Development | Mbombela |
Communication Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/01
Centre: Head Office, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have an appropriate SAQA-recognised three-year National Diploma or Degree in:
- Communication
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Media Studies
Enquiries: Ms FP Sibiya – (013) 766 4490
Financial Management Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/02
Centre: Head Office, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma or Degree in:
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
- Cost Management
Enquiries: Ms FP Sibiya – (013) 766 4490
Internal Audit Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/03
Centre: Head Office, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Relevant qualifications include:
- Diploma in Internal Audit
- Diploma in Auditing
- BCom in Auditing
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing
Enquiries: Ms NC Ndlala – (013) 766 4370
Information and Communication Technology Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/04
Centre: Head Office, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have an appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree in:
Information and Communication Technology
Enquiries: Ms MS Mahlangu – 066 245 9720
Enterprise Development Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/05
Centre: Ehlanzeni District, Bushbuckridge
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants need a three-year National Diploma or Degree in:
- Business Management
- Economics
Enquiries: Ms MS Mahlangu – 066 245 9720
Regional Economic Development Programme Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/06
Centre: Nkangala District, Witbank
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma or Degree in:
Economics
Enquiries: Ms P Madlala – (013) 692 6300 / 083 996 7031
Trade and Investment Promotion Internship – Mbombela
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/07
Centre: Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants need a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Business Management
- Economics
Enquiries: Ms MS Mahlangu – 066 245 9720
Trade and Investment Promotion Internship – KwaMhlanga
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/08
Centre: Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Economics
Enquiries: Ms P Madlala – (013) 692 6300 / 083 996 7031
Business Regulations Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/09
Centre: Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have an appropriate SAQA-recognised:
LLB Degree
Enquiries: Ms FP Sibiya – (013) 766 4490
Consumer Protection Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/10
Centre: Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have an appropriate SAQA-recognised:
LLB Degree
Enquiries: Ms P Madlala – (013) 692 6300 / 083 996 7031
Economic Planning Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/11
Centre: Head Office, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma or Degree in:
Economics
Enquiries: Ms NC Ndlala – (013) 766 4370
Tourism Internship
Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/12
Centre: Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Applicants need a three-year National Diploma or Degree in:
- Tourism Management
- Tourism Development
Enquiries: Ms NC Ndlala – (013) 766 4370
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.
- Submit proof of residence issued by the relevant Local Municipality or Traditional Authority.
Failure to disclose previous participation in a government internship programme may result in termination of the internship contract.
Internship Duties
Successful interns will receive structured workplace exposure and training relevant to their field of study and placement area.
Interns will be expected to:
- Participate in workplace activities.
- Assist with relevant projects.
- Participate in capacity-building initiatives.
- Complete work under the supervision of experienced professionals.
- Gain practical experience relevant to their qualifications.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must upload:
- A comprehensive and recently updated CV.
- Three contactable references in the CV.
- Proof of residence issued by the relevant Local Municipality or Traditional Authority.
- Any other mandatory documents required by the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal.
Only shortlisted applicants will be required to submit certified copies of:
- Qualifications.
- Identity document.
- Other relevant supporting documents.
These certified documents must be supplied on or before the interview date when requested.
How to Apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Graduate Internships 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Provincial e-Recruitment Portal.
Applicants must first register and create a profile before applying for the relevant internship.
No manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted.
Applicants should ensure that they select the correct internship and reference number when applying.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants may be subjected to:
- Pre-entry assessments.
- Integrity and ethics assessments.
- Criminal record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Financial record checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Verification of any dismissal for misconduct.
Applicants may also be required to disclose whether they:
- Are directors or shareholders of companies.
- Conduct business with an organ of state.
- Perform remunerative work outside their normal duties.
Employment Equity
The Department aims to promote employment equity in terms of:
- Race.
- Gender.
- Disability.
Appointments will take into consideration the Department’s Employment Equity Plan and numeric targets.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
28 August 2026 at 16:00
Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
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 citizens.
- Previous participants in National or Provincial Government or State Institution internship programmes are not eligible.
- Proof of residence from a Local Municipality or Traditional Authority is required.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Email, fax and manual applications will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants who receive no response within three months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.