Petroleum Agency SA: Internships 2026 / 2027 – Petroleum Agency SA

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Petroleum Agency SA: Internships 2026 / 2027 – Petroleum Agency SA

1 November 2026 · admin Closes 9 Nov 2026

The Agency is offering an internship opportunity funded by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) for a number of graduates over a two-year period, with a planned starting date of 01 February 2027 to 31 January 2029.

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Selection Criteria

  • The learner/intern is unemployed and a South African citizen
  • The graduates should have achieved the relevant qualification at a HET level (including TVET colleges – only N6 Diploma graduates are accepted into the programme)
  • Must not have benefitted from an internship programme before whether MQA funded or company funded

Available Internships

Petroleum Geology/Geophysics Interns

  • Requirements: B.Sc. Honours in Geosciences (4 years)
  • Duties: Learn the fundamentals of Geology and Geophysics applicable to the oil and gas industry for both local and international markets. Be equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to qualify them for employment as an Earth Scientist (seismic interpretation, basin modelling, petroleum systems, prospect generation and evaluation, and South African geology).

Information Management: Geographic Information System Interns

  • Requirements: B.Sc. Honours Degree in Geology or Geophysics or Geographic Information Systems (4 years)
  • Duties: Learn the fundamentals of petroleum E&P data management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data management applications to the oil and gas industry. Get practical data management experience using industry interpretation and data management software such as Petrel, Kingdom, ESRI ArcGIS.

Information Management: Software Developer Interns

  • Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or higher in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems / Information Technology / Computer Engineering / Informatics / Application Development
  • Duties: Gain practical experience in software development, databases, APIs, Power Platform, SharePoint, Power BI and Azure. Participate in design, development, testing and support of business applications. Support automation, analytics and digital transformation initiatives.

Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management Interns

  • Requirements: B.Sc. Honours in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management / Natural Sciences (4 years)
  • Duties: Gain experience by working with experienced internal environmental officials. One-on-one interface with the Lead Environmental Compliance Scientist. Be provided an opportunity to visit active operations both onshore and offshore such as drilling, seismic survey operations, and production operations.

Procurement Officer Interns

  • Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
  • Duties: Coordinate and conduct all administrative SCM activities. Provide support to SCM officials in compiling, issuing and management of a range of proposals which includes RFQ’s, and RFP’s through to contract award/amendment.

Company Secretary Interns

  • Requirements: LLB
  • Duties: Assist with monitoring compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, governance frameworks, internal policies and procedures. Assist with preparing meeting agendas and documentation, recording minutes, maintaining registers of resolutions and action items, and managing corporate governance records.

Licence & Legal Compliance Officer Interns

  • Requirements: LLB
  • Duties: Evaluate and process applications for rights and permits lodged in terms of the Mineral Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002). Drafting of recommendations for applications for rights and permits for the Minister’s consideration.

Required Documents

CERTIFIED copies of the following:

  • Academic Record OR Statement of Results
  • Degree Certificate OR Letter of Completion
  • Matric Certificate
  • RSA Identity Document

NB: Applications will not be considered if ALL the above documents are not submitted as part of the application.

How to Apply

Use the given email addresses to apply:

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of national labour legislation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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