Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development Internships 2026

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

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:

Opportunities are available at the Department’s Head Office and district offices across Mpumalanga.

Organisation: Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and TourismProgramme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027Duration: 24 monthsStipend: R8,174.75 per monthLocations: Mbombela, Bushbuckridge, Witbank and KwaMhlangaTarget Group: Unemployed South African graduatesClosing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00Application Method: Online

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/01Centre: Head Office, MbombelaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants must have an appropriate SAQA-recognised three-year National Diploma or Degree in:

Enquiries: Ms FP Sibiya – (013) 766 4490

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/02Centre: Head Office, MbombelaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma or Degree in:

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/03Centre: Head Office, MbombelaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Relevant qualifications include:

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing

Enquiries: Ms NC Ndlala – (013) 766 4370

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/04Centre: Head Office, MbombelaStipend: 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

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/05Centre: Ehlanzeni District, BushbuckridgeStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants need a three-year National Diploma or Degree in:

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/06Centre: Nkangala District, WitbankStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Enquiries: Ms P Madlala – (013) 692 6300 / 083 996 7031

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/07Centre: Ehlanzeni District, MbombelaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants need a National Diploma or Degree in:

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/08Centre: Nkangala District, KwaMhlangaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/09Centre: Ehlanzeni District, MbombelaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants must have an appropriate SAQA-recognised:

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/10Centre: Nkangala District, KwaMhlangaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/11Centre: Head Office, MbombelaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/12Centre: Ehlanzeni District, MbombelaStipend: R8,174.75 per month

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.

Successful interns will receive structured workplace exposure and training relevant to their field of study and placement area.

Participate in workplace activities.

Participate in capacity-building initiatives.

Complete work under the supervision of experienced professionals.

Gain practical experience relevant to their qualifications.

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:

Other relevant supporting documents.

These certified documents must be supplied on or before the interview date when requested.

Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Provincial e-Recruitment Portal.

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism Graduate Internships 2026/2027

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.

Shortlisted applicants may be subjected to:

Integrity and ethics assessments.

Verification of any dismissal for misconduct.

Applicants may also be required to disclose whether they:

Are directors or shareholders of companies.

Condu

• 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.

• 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.

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Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Provincial e-Recruitment Portal. Click here to apply for Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism Graduate Internships 2026/2027 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.

This internship is offered by Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development, based in Mbombela.