Paterson Grade: B5
Remuneration: R 288, 051.92 CTC (plus 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 services of a competent individual to fill the above-mentioned position.
ROLE PURPOSE:
To assist with clerical and administrative duties in the provision of monitoring and evaluation responsibilities, risk management and organisational compliance.
These positions report to the Manager: Monitoring and Evaluation
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Implementation: • Assist in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation in line with schedule of reporting schedules, data sources and data collection mechanisms (validation) • Required to perform site visits.
Reporting: • Assist the Senior Administrator Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) to roll out M & E across the organisation and generate reports from site visits • Liaise with Internal and External Auditors to assist with Audit queries.
Stakeholder Relationships: • Contribute to the maintenance of stakeholder / customer relationships.
Team Effectiveness: • Contribute to the M& E team effectiveness • Travel coordination and any functions within the ambit of the Risk, Monitoring & Evaluation unit.
Quality Standardisation: • Implement the alignment of all work process to the required quality standards.
Continuous Improvement: • Assist in the identification of continual improvement strategies.
Quality Management & Process Improvement: • Action agreed quality initiatives ensuring that they are aligned to business unit/ tasks / processes / systems • Assist in managing the execution of all agreed projects and adhere to project requirements.
KEY REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) (NQF 4)
- A National Diploma (NQF 6), preferably in Monitoring and Evaluation, Auditing, Commerce, Public Admin and Business Admin.
- A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) preferably in the above-mentioned fields will be advantageous.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years administration experience, preferably in the Monitoring and Evaluation or similar field.
Competencies:
Knowledge: • Knowledge of Government Policies and Procedure • Knowledge of Corporate Governance, Risk Management, methodologies and processes • Legislative requirements in terms of M & E • Understanding of the NHSA, SDA and other acts related to Skills Development Sound working knowledge and experience of the SETA environment would be an advantage • Knowledge of the mining and mineral sector will be an added advantage.
Skills: • Communication and representation • Facilitation skills • People skills • Self-management •Information management • Analytical Skills • Attention to detail • Good verbal and written communication • Good interpersonal and organisational skills • Knowledge of MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Attributes: • Strong analytical and technical abilities • Results orientated • Stake holder orientation •Resilience • Emotional Intelligence, situational sensitivity, decisiveness • People orientation • The ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
The candidate should also be willing to: Work under pressure inclusive of longer than normal offices 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: 11 July 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
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a one-page motivation, vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, a valid drivers’ licence and valid proof of identification to: recruitment@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.