Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 8, 713.50
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) that facilitates skills development under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and supports mine health and safety under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for the mining and minerals sector under Skills Development Act (SDA) 97 of 1998 and Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 29 of 1996, respectively.
The MQA would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Legal and Governance 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: Legal and Governance, the successful candidate will be expected to actively participate and gain exposure in the following areas.
The successful incumbent will be exposed to the following Key performance Areas within the Legal and Governance Unit:
- Contract Management and Monitoring;
- General Administration tasks;
- Document Management;
- Monitor legal, compliance and corporate governance risks workshops, conferences and promotions as required by the Legal and Governance Manager;
- Compliance Management;
- Management of legal Matters;
- Proactively identify customer needs and opportunities;
- Effective Communication;
- Collaborate with line managers of business units / teams to ensure a consistent query resolution approach.
Minimum Requirements:
- A grade 12 or matric certificate;
- A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in abovementioned field ; and
- Professional Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent NQF Level 8 in law will be an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- An understanding of legislation and developments pertaining to education and training;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- A proactive attitude;
- Ability to pay attention to detail; and
- Proficiency in MS Office packages.
Closing Date: 01 September 2023. Late applications will not be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, and valid proof of identification to: recruitment@mqa.org.za.
MQA is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the MQA and its Employment Equity Policy goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented groups.
Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo vetting processes.
Successful applicant 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.