Petroleum Agency SA Internships 2027 / 2028: 10 Oil, Gas, Tech and Legal Graduate Posts

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Petroleum Agency SA Internships 2027 / 2028: 10 Graduate Posts in Cape Town

Petroleum Agency South Africa is offering 10 two-year graduate internships in Cape Town across petroleum geology, geophysics, GIS, environmental science, software development, procurement, legal compliance and company secretarial work.

The MQA-funded programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who have completed relevant tertiary qualifications and have not previously participated in an internship programme.

The programme is planned to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029.

Applications close on 9 November 2026 at 16:30.

How many Petroleum Agency SA internships are available?

There are 10 internship posts across seven professional and technical areas:

Petroleum Geology / Geophysics, 3 posts
Information Management: GIS, 1 post
Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management, 1 post
Information Management: Software Developer, 1 post
Procurement Officer, 1 post
Licence & Legal Compliance Officer, 2 posts
Company Secretary, 1 post

All positions are based in Cape Town.

How long does the internship run?

The programme runs for two years.

The planned dates are:

Start date: 1 February 2027

End date: 31 January 2029

This gives successful graduates an extended period to gain practical workplace experience and professional exposure.

What will Petroleum Geology and Geophysics interns work around?

There are 3 Petroleum Geology / Geophysics posts.

Interns may gain exposure to:

Petroleum geology
Geophysics
Seismic interpretation
Basin modelling
Petroleum systems
Prospect generation
Prospect evaluation
South African geology

Applicants need:

BSc Honours in Geosciences, four years

Applications for this stream should be sent to:

geologyintern@petroleumagencysa.com

What does the GIS internship involve?

There is 1 Information Management: GIS internship.

The programme can expose the successful graduate to:

Petroleum exploration data
Production data
Geographic Information Systems
Spatial data management
Oil and gas datasets
Petrel
Kingdom
ESRI ArcGIS
Technical data management

Applicants need:

BSc Honours Degree in Geology or Geophysics, and/or
Geographic Information Systems, four years

The supplied application email is:

GISintern@petroleuagencysa.com

Applicants should copy the address carefully as supplied and verify it before sending.

What will Environmental Science interns work on?

There is 1 Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management internship.

The intern may gain exposure to:

Environmental compliance
Onshore operations
Offshore operations
Drilling
Seismic surveys
Production operations
Technical Advisory Committee activities
Stakeholder engagement
Environmental training
Oil and gas sector training

Applicants need a relevant qualification in:

Environmental Sciences
Environmental Management
Natural Sciences

Applications should be sent to:

environmentintern@petroleumagencysa.com

What does the Software Developer internship cover?

There is 1 Software Developer internship within Information Management.

This stream can expose graduates to:

Software development
Application integration
Microsoft technologies
Data management
Automation
Analytics
Digital transformation
Databases
APIs
Power Platform
SharePoint
Power BI
Azure
Application testing
Application support
Cybersecurity
Information governance
Records management
Data protection

Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 or higher in one of the following:

Computer Science
Software Engineering
Information Systems
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Informatics
Application Development

Applications should be sent to:

SDIntern@petroleumagencysa.com

What will Procurement interns learn?

There is 1 Procurement Officer internship.

The role can provide exposure to:

Supply Chain Management administration
RFQs
RFPs
Contract administration
Supplier database compliance
Bid Committees
SCM legislation
Procurement regulations
Procurement reporting
Supplier management

Applicants need:

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Applications should be sent to:

Procurementintern@petroleumagencysa.com

What does the Licence and Legal Compliance internship involve?

There are 2 Licence & Legal Compliance Officer internships.

Graduates may gain exposure to:

Applications for petroleum rights
Permit applications
Preparation of notices
Recommendations for rights and permits
Notarial execution documents
Government policy
Legislative frameworks
Legal research

Applicants need:

LLB

Applications should be sent to:

licensingintern@petroleumagencysa.com

What does the Company Secretary internship cover?

There is 1 Company Secretary internship.

The intern can gain experience in:

Corporate governance
Legislative compliance
Company secretarial administration
Meeting agendas
Meeting documentation
Minutes
Governance registers
Governance calendars
Legal research
Legal memoranda
Contracts
Agreements
Litigation administration
Corporate governance records

Applicants need:

LLB

Applications should be sent to:

Companysec@petroleumagencysa.com

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

Be unemployed
Be South African citizens
Have completed the relevant qualification
Meet the qualification requirements of the chosen internship
Not have previously participated in an internship programme
Be available for the full two-year programme

TVET College graduates at N6 Diploma level may also qualify where applicable to the specific opportunity.

Preference may be given to designated groups in line with applicable employment legislation.

What documents do you need?

Applicants must submit certified copies of:

Academic record or Statement of Results
Degree certificate or Letter of Completion
Matric certificate
South African ID

Applications without all required documents may not be considered.

Will interns receive additional training?

Yes. Successful interns may receive access to:

Workplace experience
Relevant training courses
Conferences
Basic computer training

Computer training may include applications such as:

Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
MS Project

The exact development opportunities will depend on the internship stream.

What are the programme details?

Organisation: Petroleum Agency South Africa
Programme: Two-Year Internship Programme 2027 / 2028
Number of posts: 10
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: Two years
Planned start: 1 February 2027
Planned end: 31 January 2029
Funding: Mining Qualifications Authority
Closing date: 9 November 2026 at 16:30