Petroleum Agency SA (PASA) is the official government agency responsible for promoting and regulating oil and gas exploration and production in South Africa. Operating on behalf of the government, its mandate includes attracting investment and ensuring the optimal development of the country’s petroleum resources.

Internship Opportunities

Intern (x1): Petroleum Geoscience

• Learn the fundamentals of Geology and Geophysics for the oil and gas industry (onshore & offshore).
• Acquire skills in seismic data interpretation, petroleum systems modelling, resource evaluation, GIS, and South African Geology.
• Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. Honours in Geosciences (4 years).

Intern (x1): Environmental Compliance

• Gain knowledge required for employment as an Environmental Scientist.
• Learn to process environmental authorisation applications, compliance monitoring, and audits.
• Engage directly with stakeholders, environmental practitioners, and regulatory bodies.
• Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. Honours in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, or Natural Sciences (4 years).

Intern (x1): Finance

• Rotate through finance processes such as accounts receivable/payable, petty cash, cashbook, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, taxation (VAT & Income Tax), and asset management.
• Minimum Qualification: National Diploma in Accounting (3 years).

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be unemployed South African citizens.
• Have not previously participated in an internship programme.
• Hold the required relevant tertiary qualification.
• Submit the following certified documents:
  • Academic Record or Statement of Results
  • Degree Certificate or Letter of Completion
  • Matric Certificate
  • RSA Identity Document

Applications without all the above documents will not be considered.

Send the following documents: Covering Letter, CV, and certified supporting documents.

Email applications to: internship26-27@petroleumagencysa.com
(Include the specific internship programme reference in the subject line, e.g., Internship 26-27: Environmental Compliance).

Important Information

• Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per national labour legislation.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• If you do not hear back within 4 weeks of application, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Late applications will not be considered.