X5 Internship Opportunities at Petroleum Agency SA

X5 Internship Opportunities at Petroleum Agency SA (South Africa)

Closing date: 17 November 2023

X5 Internship Opportunities at Petroleum Agency SA

Details:

• The internship is funded by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and is intended for five (5) graduates over a two-year period.
• The internship program is planned to run from 01 February 2024 to 30 January 2026.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this internship program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• The learner must be unemployed and a South African citizen.
• Graduates should have achieved the relevant qualification at a Higher Education and Training (HET) level. This includes graduates from TVET colleges, with only N6 Diploma graduates accepted into the program.
• Applicants must not have previously benefited from an internship program, whether MQA funded or company funded.
• No previous work experience is required.

Duties and Benefits:

During the internship, selected candidates will:

• Contribute to the department’s tasks while developing the necessary skills and knowledge in their respective disciplines.
• Attend various relevant or discipline-specific training courses and conferences.
• Receive training in basic computer courses such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc. based on their current competency levels.
• Be given the opportunity to work independently to assess their progress in their own development.

Available Internships and Requirements:

1. Petroleum Geosciences (x2 Interns):
   • Learn the fundamentals of Geology and Geophysics applicable to the oil and gas industry for both local and international markets.
   • Acquire the necessary tools and knowledge to qualify for employment as an Earth Scientist.
   • Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. Honours in Geosciences (4 years).
2. Geology: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (x1 Intern):
   • Learn the fundamentals of petroleum E&P data management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and spatial data management applications.
   • Gain practical data management experience.
   • Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. Honours Degree in Geology or Geophysics or Geographic Information Systems (4 years).
3. Finance (x1 Intern):
   • Gain exposure and experience through rotation and involvement in various finance processes.
   • Experience financial statement preparation, budgeting, asset management, and taxation.
   • Minimum Qualification: National Diploma in Accounting.
4. Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Management (x1 Intern):
   • Visit active operations both onshore and offshore, such as drilling, seismic surveys, and production sites.
   • Be introduced to operational matters and liaise with various stakeholders involved in the oil and gas space.
   • Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. Honours in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences (4 years).

How to apply:

Please forward your covering letter, CV AND proof of qualification to internship2024-25.recruitment@petroleumagencysa.com using the specific internship programme applying for as reference in the subject line: e.g., Application for Internship: Petroleum Geosciences

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Please note that preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of national labor legislation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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Internship Programme at Petroleum Agency SA