MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM 

It is the strategic intent of the Department to promote employment equity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these Graduate Internship Programme with candidates whose appointment will promote equitable representativity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the departmental Employment Equity plan. 

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal at Applicants are required to register https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications. A comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) contactable references and all mandatory documents must be uploaded on the portal to apply for these opportunities. No manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted. 

CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026 @ 16h00 

NOTE : Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and any other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date, time and venue of the interview. Shortlisted candidate(s) will also be subjected to pre-entry and integrity/ethics assessments. The successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks that will consist of: criminal record checks, citizenship, financial record checks, qualifications, and verification of any dismissal for misconduct. Applicants are required to disclose whether they are directors or shareholders of companies, whether they conduct business with any organ of state, and whether they perform any remunerative work outside their normal duties, in accordance with applicable legislation and prescripts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If applicants have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the advertised posts. The 24-month Internship Programme is intended to provide graduates with practical workplace experience relevant to their qualifications. Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens who have not previously participated in an internship programme within any National or Provincial Government Department or State Institution. Failure to disclose previous participation in a government internship programme may result in the immediate termination of the internship contract. Applicants must submit proof of residence issued by the relevant Local Municipality or Traditional Authority. Enquiries regarding the advertised internship opportunities should be directed to the contact person indicated in the relevant advertisement. 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 

24-month Internship Programme 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: COMMUNICATION REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/01 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma / Degree in Communication / Journalism / Marketing / Public Relations / Media Studies. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. FP Sibiya Tel No: (013) 766 4490 

DEDT 2026/27/02GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/02 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Financial Management/Financial Accounting/Cost Management. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. FP Sibiya Tel No: (013) 766 4490 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/03 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years Diploma: Internal Audit/ Auditing /B Com: Auditing/ Bachelor of Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. NC Ndlala Tel No: (013) 766 4370 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/04 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Information and Communication Technology. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. MS Mahlangu at 066 245 9720 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/05 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Ehlanzeni District, Bushbuckridge 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Business Management / Economics. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. MS Mahlangu at 066 245 9720 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/06 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Nkangala District, Witbank 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Economics. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. P Madlala Tel No: (013) 692 6300/083 996 7031 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/07 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Business Management / Economics.

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. MS Mahlangu at 066 245 9720 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/08 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Economics. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. P Madlala Tel No: (013) 692 6300/083 996 7031 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: BUSINESS REGULATIONS REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/09 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized LLB 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. FP Sibiya Tel No: (013) 766 4490 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: CONSUMER PROTECTION REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/10 

STIPEND R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized LLB

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. P Madlala Tel No: (013) 692 6300/083 996 7031 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: ECONOMIC PLANNING REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/11 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Economics. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. NC Ndlala Tel No: (013) 766 4370 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: TOURISM REF NO: DEDT 2026/27/12 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma/Degree in Tourism Management/ Development. 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. NC Ndlala Tel No: (013) 766 4370