Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9, 306.18
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 Mineral processing, Diamond Processing, and Jewellery Manufacturing.
The MQA would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Quality Assurance Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months. This opportunity is available to South African Citizens only.
Reporting to the Manager: Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will be exposed to actively participate and gain exposure in the following areas:
- Quality Assurance Partner
- Development Quality Partner
- Assessment Quality Partner
- Identify and conduct Workplace Approvals (WPA)
- Quality Assurance monitoring and assessment process
- Learner Management System and records database
- Learner certification
- Quality Management System and document control
- Performing any other tasks delegated by the Senior Manager: Quality Assurance and the Managers: Quality Assurance in the Quality Assurance Unit
Minimum Requirements:
- A grade 12 or Matric certificate.
- National Diploma in Human Resources Development/Management or Administration at NQF Level 6.
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent (NQF Level 7 qualification in the above-mentioned fields) will be an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of skills development legislation in respect of education and training.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A proactive attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office packages.
Closing Date: 23 September 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 vacancy application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid identity document to: internsrecruitment@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.