The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 24-month Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027.

Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Internship Locations: Mbombela, Bushbuckridge, Witbank and KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Mpumalanga DEDT Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027

The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism is offering graduate internship opportunities across several professional fields.

The programme is designed to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience relevant to their qualifications.

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Duration: 24 months

Successful interns will receive structured workplace exposure, training and supervision from experienced professionals.

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
Target Group: Unemployed South African graduates
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online

Available Internship Opportunities

Internship	Reference Number	Qualification	Location
Communication	DEDT 2026/27/01	National Diploma / Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Media Studies	Mbombela
Financial Management	DEDT 2026/27/02	National Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Cost Management	Mbombela
Internal Audit	DEDT 2026/27/03	Internal Audit, Auditing, BCom Auditing or Bachelor of Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing	Mbombela
Information and Communication	DEDT 2026/27/04	National Diploma / Degree in Information and Communication Technology	Mbombela
Enterprise Development	DEDT 2026/27/05	National Diploma / Degree in Business Management or Economics	Bushbuckridge
Regional Economic Development Programme	DEDT 2026/27/06	National Diploma / Degree in Economics	Witbank
Trade and Investment Promotion	DEDT 2026/27/07	National Diploma / Degree in Business Management or Economics	Mbombela
Trade and Investment Promotion	DEDT 2026/27/08	National Diploma / Degree in Economics	KwaMhlanga
Business Regulations	DEDT 2026/27/09	LLB Degree	Mbombela
Consumer Protection	DEDT 2026/27/10	LLB Degree	KwaMhlanga
Economic Planning	DEDT 2026/27/11	National Diploma / Degree in Economics	Mbombela
Tourism	DEDT 2026/27/12	National Diploma / Degree in Tourism Management or Development	Mbombela

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.

The programme is specifically intended to provide graduates with practical workplace exposure relevant to their studies.

What Interns Will Gain

Successful interns will participate in:

• Structured workplace training.
• Practical work activities.
• Departmental projects.
• Capacity-building initiatives.
• On-the-job learning.
• Professional development under the supervision of experienced staff.

Communication Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/01
Location: Head Office, Mbombela

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

• Communication.
• Journalism.
• Marketing.
• Public Relations.
• Media Studies.

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Communication Internship 2026/2027

Financial Management Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/02
Location: Head Office, Mbombela

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

• Accounting.
• Financial Management.
• Financial Accounting.
• Cost Management.

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Financial Management Internship 2026/2027

Internal Audit Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/03
Location: Head Office, Mbombela

Relevant qualifications include:

• Internal Audit.
• Auditing.
• BCom Auditing.
• Bachelor of Accounting Sciences: Internal Auditing.

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Internal Audit Internship 2026/2027

Information and Communication Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/04
Location: Head Office, Mbombela

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

Information and Communication Technology

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Information and Communication Internship 2026/2027

Enterprise Development Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/05
Location: Ehlanzeni District, Bushbuckridge

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

• Business Management.
• Economics.

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Enterprise Development Internship 2026/2027

Regional Economic Development Programme Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/06
Location: Nkangala District, Witbank

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

Economics

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Regional Economic Development Programme Internship 2026/2027

Trade and Investment Promotion Internship – Mbombela

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/07
Location: Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

• Business Management.
• Economics.

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Trade and Investment Promotion Internship 2026/2027 – Mbombela

Trade and Investment Promotion Internship – KwaMhlanga

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/08
Location: Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

Economics

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Trade and Investment Promotion Internship 2026/2027 – KwaMhlanga

Business Regulations Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/09
Location: Ehlanzeni District, Mbombela

Applicants must have:

LLB Degree

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Business Regulations Internship 2026/2027

Consumer Protection Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/10
Location: Nkangala District, KwaMhlanga

Applicants must have:

LLB Degree

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Consumer Protection Internship 2026/2027

Economic Planning Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/11
Location: Head Office, Mbombela

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

Economics

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Economic Planning Internship 2026/2027

Tourism Internship

Reference Number: DEDT 2026/27/12
Location: Head Office, Mbombela

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

• Tourism Management.
• Tourism Development.

Click here to apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Tourism Internship 2026/2027

How to Apply for Mpumalanga DEDT Internships 2026/2027

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

Applicants should use the individual application links listed above for the internship they wish to apply for.

Candidates should ensure that they:

• Select the correct internship.
• Use the correct reference number.
• Complete the online application.
• Submit all documents requested by the recruitment system.

Internship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

28 August 2026

Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.

Important Application Notes

Applicants should note that:

• The internship programme runs for 24 months.
• The stipend is R8,174.75 per month.
• Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates.
• Previous participation in a National or Provincial Government Department or State Institution internship programme makes an applicant ineligible.
• Opportunities are available in Communication, Finance, Internal Audit, ICT, Economics, Business Management, Law and Tourism.
• Different internships have different qualification requirements.
• Applicants should use the direct application link for the relevant internship.
• Applications close on 28 August 2026