DMPR Graduate Internship Programme 2027: 20 Positions Available Across South Africa, Earn R8,174.75 Monthly
DMPR Graduate Internship Programme 2027: 20 Positions Available Across South Africa, Earn R8,174.75 Monthly
The South African Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is inviting applications from qualifying graduates for its 2026/2027–2027/2028 Graduate Internship Programme.
The programme offers 20 internship positions across various fields, including Environmental Science, Development Studies, Geology, Human Resources, Communications, Information Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, and Engineering-related disciplines.
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.75 while gaining practical workplace experience within the department.
The internships are based at the department’s Pretoria Head Office and various regional offices across South Africa.
Applications close on 20 November 2026.
About the DMPR Graduate Internship Programme
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is responsible for promoting and regulating South Africa’s mineral and petroleum resources to support economic growth, transformation and sustainable development.
Through its Graduate Internship Programme, the department aims to provide qualifying graduates with opportunities to gain practical experience and develop professional skills in their respective fields.
The programme covers the financial years 2026/2027 to 2027/2028 and is open to qualifying South African graduates.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Available Internship Positions
The department is recruiting 20 interns across different professional disciplines. Each advertised position has one available internship placement.
Below is a breakdown of the available opportunities, reference numbers, locations and minimum qualifications.
1. Environmental Science and Environmental Management Internships
Position 1: Mine Closure
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/001
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office
- Qualification: Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 2: Mine Environmental Research and Sustainable Development
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/002
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office
- Qualification: Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 3: Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/003
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office
- Qualification: Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
2. Criminal Enforcement Internship
Position 4: Criminal Enforcement
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/004
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
3. Social and Labour Plan Internships
The department has five internship placements available in Social and Labour Plan across different provinces.
Position 5: Social and Labour Plan
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/005
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Emalahleni, Mpumalanga.
- Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development or Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 6: Social and Labour Plan
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/006
- Available positions: 1
- Location: eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development or Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 7: Social and Labour Plan
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/007
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Polokwane, Limpopo.
- Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development or Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 8: Social and Labour Plan
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/008
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape.
- Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development or Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 9: Social and Labour Plan
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/009
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Braamfontein, Gauteng.
- Qualification: Degree in Development Studies, Community Development or Social Science specialising in Community Development or Development Studies.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
4. Mine Economics Internships
Position 10: Mine Economics
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/010
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Geology.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 11: Mine Economics
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/011
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Klerksdorp, North West.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Geology.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 12: Mine Economics
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/012
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Geology.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
5. Mineral Information Management Internships
Position 13: Mineral Information Management
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/013
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Northern Cape Region.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in GIS, Cartography, Town and Regional Planning, Geomatics or Environmental Sciences.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 14: Mineral Information Management
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/014
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Free State.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in GIS, Cartography, Town and Regional Planning, Geomatics or Environmental Sciences.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
6. Occupational Medicine and Occupational Hygiene Internships
Position 15: Occupational Medicine
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/015
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office.
- Qualification: Degree in Statistics or Applied Statistics.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Position 16: Occupational Hygiene
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/016
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office.
- Qualification: Degree in Statistics or Applied Statistics.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
7. Human Resource Development Internship
Position 17: Human Resource Development
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/017
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office.
- Qualification: National Diploma in Human Resource Development, Management of Training or Human Resource Management.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
8. Occupational Health and Safety Internship
Position 18: Occupational Health and Safety
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/018
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
9. Communications Internship
Position 19: Communications
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/019
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing or Journalism.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
10. Information Technology Internship
Position 20: System Development and Maintenance
- Reference number: DMPR/INT/2026/020
- Available positions: 1
- Location: Pretoria, Head Office.
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information or Business Intelligence.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
Summary of Available Internship Positions
| Field | Number of positions |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science and Management | 3 |
| Criminal Enforcement | 1 |
| Social and Labour Plan | 5 |
| Mine Economics | 3 |
| Mineral Information Management | 2 |
| Occupational Medicine and Hygiene | 2 |
| Human Resource Development | 1 |
| Occupational Health and Safety | 1 |
| Communications | 1 |
| System Development and Maintenance | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
What Is the Monthly Stipend?
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of:
R8,174.75 per month.
The stipend is intended to provide financial support during the internship period.
However, successful applicants will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation and transport to and from their respective workplaces.
Who Can Apply?
The DMPR Graduate Internship Programme is open to qualifying South African graduates who meet the academic requirements for their preferred internship position.
Applicants must:
- Be eligible South African graduates.
- Possess the relevant qualification specified for the internship position.
- Submit a completed and signed Z83 application form.
- Provide a comprehensive and detailed curriculum vitae.
- Include at least three contactable references in their CV and Z83 application.
- Be able to arrange their own accommodation and transport during the internship.
Important eligibility conditions:
- Applicants who have previously participated in another Government Internship Programme will not be considered.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Students who require experiential training as part of their qualifications may also apply, provided they attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution confirming this requirement.
Work Integrated Learning and Experiential Training Opportunities
An important feature of the DMPR internship advertisement is that it also accommodates students who require experiential training as part of their academic qualifications.
Students who need workplace exposure or practical experience to complete their qualifications can apply.
However, they must attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution confirming that experiential training is a requirement of their programme.
This provision may benefit students pursuing qualifications in fields such as Environmental Science, Human Resources, Communications, Information Technology, Geology and other relevant disciplines.
Students should ensure that their qualifications and institutional requirements align with the advertised positions.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents before submitting their applications:
- Completed Z83 application form: Applicants must use the latest Z83 application form, which became effective on 1 January 2021.
- Comprehensive CV: A detailed curriculum vitae containing the applicant’s academic qualifications, skills, competencies and relevant experience.
- Three contactable references: The CV and Z83 application must include at least three contactable references.
- Institutional letter for experiential training applicants: Students requiring experiential training must attach a formal letter from their tertiary institution confirming the requirement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant supporting documents. These documents must not be older than six months.
Applicants should carefully complete all sections of the Z83 form, ensuring that the information provided is accurate, legible, signed and dated.
How to Apply for the DMPR Graduate Internship Programme 2027
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the department’s official recruitment portal.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official recruitment portal
Go to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources e-Recruitment website:
https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za
Step 2: Create an account
Applicants must register on the platform by providing the required personal information and creating their login credentials.
Step 3: Search for the internship programme
Once registered and logged in, browse the available vacancies and search for the relevant internship position using its reference number.
Step 4: Complete the Z83 application form
Download and complete the latest Z83 application form. Ensure that all required sections are properly filled in, signed and dated.
Step 5: Prepare your CV and supporting documents
Attach a comprehensive CV containing at least three contactable references. Students applying for experiential training must also attach a formal letter from their institution.
Step 6: Submit your application
Submit the application through the official DMPR e-Recruitment portal, ensuring that you select the correct position and reference number.
Alternative Application Methods
Applicants may also submit applications by post, courier or hand delivery.
Postal address:
The Director-General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery address:
Trevenna Campus
Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street
Former Schoeman Street
Pretoria, South Africa.
Applicants applying for more than one internship position must submit a separate Z83 form and accompanying documentation for each position.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for the DMPR Graduate Internship Programme is:
20 November 2026.
Late applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline.
Enquiries and Contact Information
For further information regarding the internship programme, applicants can contact the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.
- Department: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR).
- Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027–2027/2028.
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.75.
- Number of positions: 20.
- Application method: Online, post, courier or hand delivery.
- Closing date: 20 November 2026.
Enquiries:
- Ms N. Sam: 012 444 3722.
- Mr S. Ngcaweni: 012 444 3021.
Official recruitment portal: https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za/
Department website: https://www.dmpr.gov.za/
Important Information for Applicants
The department will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks on shortlisted candidates. These may include criminal record, citizenship, financial and asset record checks, as well as qualification and employment verification.
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance procedures.
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The department also reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised positions.
Final Remarks
The DMPR Graduate Internship Programme offers an opportunity for qualifying South African graduates to gain practical experience within a government department responsible for regulating and developing one of the country’s important economic sectors.
With 20 placements available across different disciplines and a monthly stipend of R8,174.75, the programme is worth considering for graduates seeking to develop their professional careers.
Interested applicants should carefully review the requirements for their preferred positions, prepare the necessary documents and submit their applications before 20 November 2026.
Apply online: https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za/
Source: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Public Service Vacancy Circular 40 of 2026, Posts 40/91–40/110.
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