Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2025–2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 25 July 2025 at 16:00
Internship Location: Various Districts and Head Office, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
DARDLEA 24-Month Internship Programme 2025–2027
The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) is offering 24-month internship opportunities to unemployed South African graduates. The programme aims to build capacity, enhance employability, and promote employment equity, especially for people living with disabilities.
Internship Fields & Reference Numbers
The following internship positions are available across districts and head office:
Structured Agricultural Training (x3 Posts)
- Locations: Nkangala, Gert Sibande, Ehlanzeni
- Ref Nos: DARDLEA/2025/07/01–03
- Qualification: BSc in Crop & Animal Production or equivalent
Agri-Business (x2 Posts)
- Location: Head Office – Mbombela
- Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/04
- Qualification: BSc in Agricultural Economics or equivalent
Environmental Management Fields
- Environmental Impact Assessment (x1) – Gert Sibande – DARDLEA/2025/07/05
- Environmental Education (x2) – Ehlanzeni & Nkangala – DARDLEA/2025/07/06–07
- Pollution & Waste Management (x3) – All districts – DARDLEA/2025/07/08–10
- Qualification: Degree in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences
Risk Management (x1)
- Location: Head Office – Mbombela
- Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/11
- Qualification: Risk Management/Accounting/Internal Audit
Government Technology Information Services (x7)
- Locations: All districts and Head Office
- Ref Nos: DARDLEA/2025/07/12–16
- Qualification: Computer Science/IT with A+, N+, MCSA
Human Resources Management & Development (x5)
- Location: Head Office – Mbombela
- Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/17
- Qualification: HRM/Public Management/Admin
Finance Related Internships
- Financial Accounting (x6): Ref Nos DARDLEA/2025/07/18–22
- Management Accounting (x6): Ref Nos DARDLEA/2025/07/23–27
- Asset & Facility Management (x6): Ref Nos DARDLEA/2025/07/28–32
- Supply Chain Management (x6): Ref Nos DARDLEA/2025/07/33–37
- Qualification: Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or related
Corporate Services (x14)
- Ref Nos: DARDLEA/2025/07/38–41
- Qualification: HRM, Labour Relations, Public Admin, etc.
Communication Services (x6)
- Ref Nos: DARDLEA/2025/07/42–46
- Qualification: PR, Journalism, Communications, or Graphic Design
Other Posts
- Monitoring & Evaluation (x1): DARDLEA/2025/07/47
- Policy, Planning & Coordination (x1): DARDLEA/2025/07/48
- Internal Audit (x1): DARDLEA/2025/07/49
- Labour Relations (x1): DARDLEA/2025/07/50
- Transversal Services (x3): DARDLEA/2025/07/51
How to Apply
Click here to apply for DARDLEA Internship Programme 2025–2027
Closing Date: 25 July 2025 at 16:00
Submit applications to the relevant district:
- Head Office – Mbombela
dardlearecruitment-ho@mpg.gov.za - Ehlanzeni District – Mbombela
dardlearecruitment-ehls@mpg.gov.za - Gert Sibande District – Ermelo
dardlearecruitment-gs@mpg.gov.za - Nkangala District – KwaMhlanga
dardlearecruitment-nka@mpg.gov.za - Bohlabela District – Thulamahashe
dardlearecruitment-ehln@mpg.gov.za
Application Requirements:
- Completed Z83 form: Download here
- Comprehensive CV
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to submit certified documents.
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