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 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.

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.