MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA)

ADMINISTRATOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE

Paterson Grade: B5

Remuneration:  R 332, 946. 86 CTC per annum (excluding a possible 20% performance bonus)

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) operating under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The MQA is mandated by the Skills Development Act (SDA) 97 of 1998 to drive skills development within the mining and minerals sector (MMS). Its scope covers a diverse range of sub-sectors, including Coal Mining, Gold Mining, Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Mining, Diamond Mining, other mining commodities, Cement, Lime, Aggregates, and Sand, as well as services related to the mining industry, Diamond Processing, and Jewellery Manufacturing.

The MQA requires the service of a suitably qualified and competent individual to fill the above mentioned position.

Role Purpose: To provide sound and efficient administration services to the Quality Assurance unit that will enable easy accessibility accuracy and comprehensiveness of information and up-to date information records.

This position reports to the Manager: Quality Assurance.

Key Performance Areas:

General Administration: Sound effective and efficient administration of all records and information to enable easy accessibility, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of information. Prepare and draft minutes, reports, briefs, presentations, and written communication for review. Managing and maintaining electronic and hardcopy filing system. Coordinating and organise relevant Meetings. Travel arrangements for the team. Logistic arrangements for stakeholder engagement sessions and capacity building. Coordinate all stakeholder related queries, including Walk-ins, Administer and process requisitions and invoices, using the required Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Finance department processes and systems. Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects and telephonic assistance.

Quality Assurance: Assist with confirming learner enrolments. Printing of the completions & submission of SORs to the QCTO for certification. Assist in ensuring assessment instrumentsz are distributed and collected from assessment centres. Assist with pack preparation for compliance and monitoring visits. Assist with the printing of learnerships, skills programmes and re-issues. Assist with the distribution of certificates to the accredited SDPs and TTCs. Assist with the certification applications and recommendations to QCTO. Assist with learner certification verification of achievements.

Communication: • Assist in enhancing communication and information dissemination internally and externally.

Filing: • Electronic filing and hard copy filing. Control and maintain an effective document filing and retrieval system. Review the filing system continuously and update as required. Update file contents.

Key requirements: qualifications, experience and competencies:

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate (Vocational) [NCV] (NQF Level 4).
• A minimum National Diploma (NQF 6) preferred in Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, Public Management or Business Administration
• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in the above-mentioned fields or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience, preferably in a Quality Assurance field.

Competencies:

Knowledge: Work-based learning regulations. Skills Development Legislations Knowledge and understanding of QCTO, AQP roles and responsibilities. Knowledge and understanding of assessment process. Knowledge and understanding of certification process. Knowledge and understanding of accreditation process.

Skills: Proficient in MS Office, MS Project. Interpersonal skills and stakeholder management. Budget/cost conscious of monitoring data. Data sources compilation.

Attributes: Customer service orientation. Concern for excellence. Objective setting. Execution Relationship management. Oral Communication skills. Written communication skills. Integrity. Collaboration.

The candidate should also be willing to: Work under pressure inclusive of longer than normal office hours if required. Work with internal and external stakeholders. Travel away from home if required. Engage in a lifelong learning process relative to the context of the workplace. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement in terms of MQA Performance Management System.

Closing Date: 06 August 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid proof of identification to: www.cvspaces.co.za

The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes.

Successful applicant will be required to disclose their financial interest.

Should you not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.

The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.

To apply www.cvspaces.co.za.