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.
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites suitably qualified Public Universities to apply for appointment as Implementation Partner(s) for the Executive Development Programme (EDP) for the 2026/2027 financial year.
The successful university or universities will be responsible for delivering a high-quality executive development programme that supports the professional growth and advancement of employees within the mining and mineral sector (MMS).
Interested applicants should carefully review the Terms of Reference (TOR) below, which outline the objectives, scope of work, requirements and evaluation criteria for the partnership.
Successful applicant will be required to enter into Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the MQA, which will formalise the terms and conditions of the partnership and the work to be undertaken.
Applications
- Terms of Reference for Executive Development Programme
- MQA Funding Policy
- Application forms and grants rules: https://mqaoneview.org.za
Closing date
Completed application forms must be submitted before 23:59 on 09 November 2026.
Please note
- Terms and conditions will apply in accordance with the MQA Funding Policy.
- Applications must be submitted via the Discretionary Grants online application system only. Applications sent to other sources or emails will not be considered.
- The application form must be completed in full and duly signed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form submitted is correct and completed in full.
Enquiries
Stakeholders are welcome to contact the following persons:
- Ms Khensani Khumalo for all other queries at KhensaniK@mqa.org.za or on 011 547 2600 for queries, difficulties or challenges completing the application forms.
- Ms Ayanda Mokobane on 011 547 2659 or 071 868 4609, e-mail: AyandaM@mqa.org.za
To apply mqaoneview.org.za.