Location: Ehlanzeni District, Bushbuckridge
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 @ 16h00
Department of Economic Development and Tourism Mpumalanga Provincial Administration Graduate Internship Programs – 12 Areas Available
Notes To Applicants
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.
About The Department of Economic Development and Tourism Mpumalanga Provincial Administration
The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism drives provincial economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in South Africa. It oversees trade, small businesses (SMMEs), industrial development, consumer protection, and tourism through targeted regional planning and public entities.
Core Mandate and Vision
- Vision: An inclusive, globally competitive economy.
- Mission: Drive economic growth that creates decent employment and promote sustainable development through partnerships.
- Goal: Stimulate economic transformation, alleviate poverty, and support fair trade practices.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
Applicants are required to register 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.
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