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MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA) VACANCIES
MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA)
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: QUALITY ASSURANCE INTERN
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9, 306.18
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 Mineral processing, Diamond Processing, and Jewellery Manufacturing.
The MQA would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Quality Assurance Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months. This opportunity is available to South African Citizens only.
Reporting to the Manager: Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will be exposed to actively participate and gain exposure in the following areas:
Minimum Requirements:
Competencies:
Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
Vacancy Application Form
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid identity document to: internsrecruitment@mqa.org.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 may be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes. Successful applicants 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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: QUALITY ASSURANCE INTERN
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9, 306.18
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 Mineral processing, Diamond Processing, and Jewellery Manufacturing.
The MQA would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Quality Assurance Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months. This opportunity is available to South African Citizens only.
Reporting to the Manager: Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will be exposed to actively participate and gain exposure in the following areas:
- Quality Assurance Partner
- Development Quality Partner
- Assessment Quality Partner
- Identify and conduct Workplace Approvals (WPA)
- Quality Assurance monitoring and assessment process
- Learner Management System and records database
- Learner certification
- Quality Management System and document control
- Performing any other tasks delegated by the Senior Manager: Quality Assurance and the Managers: Quality Assurance in the Quality Assurance Unit
Minimum Requirements:
- A grade 12 or Matric certificate.
- National Diploma in Human Resources Development/Management or Administration at NQF Level 6.
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent (NQF Level 7 qualification in the above-mentioned fields) will be an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of skills development legislation in respect of education and training.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A proactive attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office packages.
Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
Vacancy Application Form
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid identity document to: internsrecruitment@mqa.org.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 may be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes. Successful applicants 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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH INTERN
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9, 306.18
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 would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Stakeholder Relations Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Skills Development and Research; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following:
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Competencies:
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
The candidate must possess the following:
Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
Vacancy Application Form
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid identity document to: internsrecruitment@mqa.org.za
The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.
The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to the disabled, the White, Coloured and Indian applicants.
Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a police clearance and qualification verification.
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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH INTERN
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9, 306.18
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 would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Stakeholder Relations Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Skills Development and Research; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following:
- Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) submission process.
- Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) and Organisation registration process.
- Conduct primary and secondary research.
- Liaise with MQA stakeholders and resolve customer queries.
- Report Writing and presentations.
- General administration.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum: National Diploma in Social Sciences, Commerce or Human Resources with Economics and/or Statistics or equivalent qualification at (NQF Level 6)
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce or Human Resources with Economics and/or Statistics; or equivalent qualification at (NQF Level 7) will be an added advantage;
Competencies:
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
The candidate must possess the following:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of legislation and developments pertaining to education and training.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- An initiative-taking attitude
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
Vacancy Application Form
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid identity document to: internsrecruitment@mqa.org.za
The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.
The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to the disabled, the White, Coloured and Indian applicants.
Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a police clearance and qualification verification.
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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNICATION INTERN
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9, 306.18
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 would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Stakeholder Relations Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
Reporting to the Manager: Communication, the successful candidate will be exposed to the following areas:
- Implementation of the MQA’s Communication Strategy and annual Operational Plan.
- Events planning, co-ordination, and reporting (forums, conferences, workshops, staff events, etc.).
- Brand management of the MQA’s corporate identity.
- Publications (brochures, newsletters, annual report, internal communiques, etc.).
- Media relations activities.
- Social media content creation.
- Intranet and website content management.
- Career exhibitions and related events.
- Management and updating of the stakeholder database.
- Providing customer service through the Customer Relationship Management system.
- Front line management through providing support to reception.
- General administrative tasks.
Minimum Requirements
- A grade 12 or Matric certificate.
- National Diploma or equivalent at NQF level 6 in the Communications field.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in the above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
The candidate must possess the following:
- Effective communication and people skills (written, oral and nonverbal).
- Excellent work ethic.
- Goal-orientated.
- Ability to be a good presenter.
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude
Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
Vacancy Application Form
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid identity document to: internsrecruitment@mqa.org.za
The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to the disabled, the White, Coloured and Indian applicants.
Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a police clearance and qualification verification.
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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: LEARNING PROGRAMMES STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Duration: Two Year Progamme
Monthly Stipend: R9, 306.18
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 would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Risk & Compliance Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Learning Programmes; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following:
- Assist with administration in relation to projects in the Learning Programmes
- Register learning programmes agreements for all projects
- Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with MQA’s customer service standards
- Organise events including meetings and workshops for the Learning Programmes Unit
- Liaise and maintain relationships with various MQA stakeholders
- Assist with travel arrangement for the Learning Programmes Unit
- Asist with filing and document control
- Provide an administrative support service to the Learning Programmes Unit as and when needed; and
- Perform any other tasks delegated by the Learning Programmes Manager/Learning Programmes Officer/Learning Programmes Administrator.
Minimum requirements:
- A grade 12 or Matric certificate.
- National Diploma in Human Resources Management/Development, Business Management. Business Administration/ Public Management or Project Management at NQF Level 6.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in the above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
The candidate must possess the following:
- Good communication and sound interpersonal skills
- An understanding of skills development legislation in respect of education and training
- Ability to work under pressure
- A proactive attitude
- Customer orientated
- Attention to details
- Proficiency in MS Office packages.
Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
Vacancy Application Form
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid identity document to: internsrecruitment@mqa.org.za
The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to the disabled, the White, Coloured and Indian applicants.
Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a police clearance and qualification verification.
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