MQA

Speeches

CEO Address of the International Literacy Day Celebrations on 20 September 2025 at Harmony’s Mponeng Cricket Club in Carltonville

Programme Director, The Honourable Minister Buti Manamela, Representatives from DHET, Former Members of the MQA Board, Harmony Gold Management and representatives, Representatives from government departments, Management and representatives from our associated mining houses, Representatives from Organised Labour Members of the MQA Executives, Our employers, Education and skills development providers, Media representatives, Our esteemed AET learners […]

CEO Address of the International Literacy Day Celebrations on 20 September 2025 at Harmony’s Mponeng Cricket Club in Carltonville Read More »

Opening Remarks by MQA CEO Dr Thabo Mashongoane at the 2025 Annual Research Colloquium on 30 June 2025 at Mintek

Programme Director, Deputy Director General: Skills Branch of the Department Higher Education and Training in absentia Executives and Staff from the MQA, Chief Executive Officer of our Sister Organisation, our host Dr Motuku, his executive and staff Representatives from Organised Labour from different unions, government departments, state entities including SETAs, civil society, institutions of learning,

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MQA Contribution to the Partnership with Mandela Mining Precinct and its Partners on 21 October 2024

The Representative form the Department of Science and Innovation The Chief Executive Officer of Mineral Council South Africa, Mr Mzila Mthenjane The Chief Executive Officer of CSIR, The Executive Director of Mandela Mining Precinct, Ms Julie Courtnage Senior executives and members of the staff from all the above institutions Ladies and gentlemen, the MQA is

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MQA Contribution to Green Hydrogen Skills: Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation Soft Launch on 30 September 2024

The Director General for the Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr Sishi Deputy Director General: Skills Branch – DHET, Mr Mvalo The Interim Chairperson of the MQA Board and Chairpersons of the TETA and CHIETA Members of the MQA, TETA and CHIETA Board Executives and Staff from the TETA, MQA and CHIETA Representatives from

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ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION SCIENCE AND INNOVATION PROFESSOR BLADE NZIMANDE ON THE OCCASION OF THE SETA SKILLS SUMMIT AT BIRCHWOOD HOTEL & OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE ON 23 APRIL 2024

Programme Director; Deputy Minister, Mr Buti Manamela; Members of the Portfolio Committee; Director-General, Dr Nkosinathi Sishi; SETA Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers; SETA Accounting Authorities; Post School Entities and Institutions; Senior government officials; Organised Labour and Business; Community based organisations; Members of the media; Distinguished Guests: I am honoured to deliver this keynote address at

ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION SCIENCE AND INNOVATION PROFESSOR BLADE NZIMANDE ON THE OCCASION OF THE SETA SKILLS SUMMIT AT BIRCHWOOD HOTEL & OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE ON 23 APRIL 2024 Read More »

MINING SKILLS LEKGOTLA 2023 HYBRID EVENT CLOSING REMARKS BY ADV. HANLIE VAN VUUREN, MQA BOARD MEMBER

Programme Director, The Deputy Director General of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Members of the MQA Board, The Chief Executive Officer of the MQA, The Management of the MQA, Stakeholders representing different mining houses, Stakeholders representing different labour organisations, Beneficiaries of various MQA learning programmes, MQA staff members, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen,

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MINING SKILLS LEKGOTLA GOOD PRACTICE RECOGNITION AWARDS EVENT CLOSING REMARKS BY MS MABOSWANENG MALAZA, MQA BOARD MEMBER

Programme Director, The MQA Board Chairperson, The Chief Executive Officer of the MQA, Members of the MQA Board, The Management of the MQA, Stakeholders representing different mining houses, Stakeholders representing different labour organisations, Beneficiaries of various MQA learning programmes, Award nominees and winners, MQA staff members, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It was Voltaire who

MINING SKILLS LEKGOTLA GOOD PRACTICE RECOGNITION AWARDS EVENT CLOSING REMARKS BY MS MABOSWANENG MALAZA, MQA BOARD MEMBER Read More »

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 HYBRID EVENT CLOSING REMARKS BY MS ANNE ATLEE, MQA BOARD MEMBER

Programme Directors, The Deputy-Director General of Higher Education and Training The MQA Board Chairperson, The Chief Executive Officer of the MQA, The Chief Financial Officer of the MQA, Members of the MQA Board, The Management of the MQA, Stakeholders representing different mining houses, Stakeholders representing different labour organisations, Stakeholders representing various community group, Beneficiaries of

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 HYBRID EVENT OPENING REMARKS BY MR DAVID MSIZA, MQA BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Programme Directors, Members of the MQA Board, The Chief Executive Officer of the MQA, The Management of the MQA, Stakeholders representing different mining houses, Stakeholders representing different labour organisations, Beneficiaries of various MQA learning programmes, MQA staff members, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, All protocols observed! Good morning, ladies, and gentlemen. As I take this

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS FOR THE ANNUAL CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE 2022 HYBRID EVENT DELIVERED

Speech delivered by the Deputy Director-General for Skills Development Mr Zukile Christopher Mvalo on behalf of Dr Blade Nzimande, the  Honourable Minister of the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Programme Director, Chairperson of the Accounting Authority, Mr David Msiza Members of the MQA Board, Management and representatives from our associated mining houses and

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