The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the mining and minerals sector in terms of the Skills Development Act of 1998.
A second application window for Discretionary Grants allocations for Learning Material Development, for the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, will open on 18 June 2023 at 08H00. MQA Accredited Training Providers in the sector are invited to submit their applications.
Application forms and grants rules/guidelines:
- Learning Materials Development Application Form
- Annexure B: Learning Material to be Developed (2023-2024)
Specific project information can be accessed via the hyperlinks on the forms.
Closing date: Completed application forms must be submitted via e-mail ONLY to grants@mqa.org.za before 00:00 on 18 July 2023. Hand-delivered application forms and those sent to other e-mail addresses will not be accepted.
Please note:
- Terms and conditions will apply in accordance with the MQA Funding Policy.
- Application forms will only be available on the MQA website.
- Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
- Hand delivered application forms including those sent to other email addresses will not be accepted.
Enquiries: Employers and stakeholders are welcome to contact Ms Khensani Khumal on 011 547 2600 or at KhensaniK@mqa.org.za if they experience any difficulties or challenges completing the application forms.
Alternatively stakeholders can also contact the following regional offices:
| Office | Name | Contact Number | Email address |
| North West | Reokeditswe Tlhapane | 014 555 8860 | ReokeditsweT@mqa.org.za |
| Eastern Cape | Nandipha Elijar | 087 095 0497 / 047 505 1047 | NandiphaE@mqa.org.za |
| Free State | Seipati Rapholo | 087 095 0266 | SeipatiR@mqa.org.za |
| Mpumalanga | Erica Raphotho | 013 696 8121 / 8120 | EricaR@mqa.org.za |
| Northern Cape | Nkosinathi Mbokane | 053 723 0100 | NkosinathiM@mqa.org.za |
| Limpopo | Obed Nkoane | 087 095 0267 | ObedN@mqa.org.za |