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:
Provides support to the business units with regards to management of Risk, Fraud, Auditing and Compliance in the implementation of appropriate supporting methodologies and frameworks, policies and processes relating to the MQA.
These positions report to the Senior Manager: Risk and Compliance.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Financial Management: • Support budgeting and record keeping procedures • Ensure Supply Chain management process is followed when making the necessary requisitions, travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, hire cars, etc. for the unit • Assist with submission of specification of required goods • Assist in reduction of wasteful expenditure by assisting the Senior Manager in ensuring that all minor work done by sub-contractors is executed • Assist in tracking all costs in line with budget and report any items of over expenditure.
Internal Business Processes: • Implementation of risk management standards and best practices.
Customer Focus: • Implement Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management: • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of risk strategies and risk policies • Assist in the Co-ordination and manage the policy attestation requirements for all risk policies and report the results to management • Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining standardised templates for all risk activities • Ensure that the risk processes are applied uniformly across the MQA and report deviations to the Officer: Risk and Compliance • Provide administrative support for compilation of risk and compliance documents to be reported to governance structures • Arrange risk assessment meetings and facilitate the quarterly review of MQA risk registers
Compliance: • Assist in maintaining a “Compliance Calendar” indicating the expected timelines of compliance related processes and the anticipated submission date of evidence output • Be aware of the governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability • Assist in ensuring that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies • Assist with the preparation of reports with recommendations on compliance activities • Assist with conducting compliance reviews to legislative requirements • Assist in ensuring implementation of internal controls for compliance purposes • Assist with the implementation of new legislative procedures within the organisation
Stakeholder Engagement: • Contribute to the maintenance of stakeholder / customer relationships
Effective Teamwork and Self-Management: • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained • Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution • Manage colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriately • Travel coordination and any functions within the ambit of the Risk, Monitoring and Evaluation unit.
KEY REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) (NQF 4)
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) preferred in Auditing, Accounting, Business Management / Administration, Public Management or Commerce.
- A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the above-mentioned fields will be advantageous.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience, preferably in a Risk related field.
Competencies:
Knowledge: • Understanding of the Risk Management and Compliance principles • Understanding of general auditing processes • Understanding of good governance • Knowledge of Mining and Minerals Industries.
Skills: • Interpersonal Skills • Negotiation Skills • Analytical Skills • Communication Skills • Oral / Written Skills • Listening Skills • Report writing Skills • Computer literate.
Attributes: • Results focused • Detail orientated • Decisiveness • Resilience • Stakeholder orientation • Integrity
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.