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 to drive skills development within the mining and minerals sector (MMS) in alignment with the National Skills Development Plan 2030. The MQA’s 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.
On behalf of the Minister of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the MQA invites nominations for the appointment of a suitably qualified individual to serve as Chairperson of the MQA Accounting Authority (AA) for a five-year term, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030.
Nominations are invited from interested and relevant Stakeholders specifically for the Mining and Minerals Sector (MMS). Nominees must possess a qualification at NQF Level 8 or higher coupled with, amongst others, a blend of knowledge, skills and experience required for the effective functioning of the SETA and the Skills Development System (preferably competent candidates with intensive wealth of sectoral knowledge, technical experience and leadership capability) Preference will be given to people with disabilities, youth and women during the nomination within policy and legislative context. The deadline for submission of nominations is 12 June 2025 at 16h30.
Written nominations from nominating stakeholders indicating full names of organisations nominating and quoting the Ref. No.(in the subject line) must contain the following Annexures:
- A – A motivation letter indicating why the nominee must be considered for appointment
- B – The nominee’s signed written acceptance of the nomination
- C – The nominee’s certified copies of qualifications
- D – The nominee’s certified ID Copy
- E – The nominee’s curriculum vitae
- F – Nominees’ declaration of interest
Nomination Forms and Government Gazette
Candidates who were nominated in response to the previous Gazette may be renominated if they are still willing to be considered for appointment as SETA Chairpersons.
Nominations should be submitted by or before 12 June 2025 for the attention of:
Mr Mabuza Ngubane: Chief Director: SETA Coordination
- E-mail: SETAChairs@dhet.gov.za
- Tel No: 012 312 5896
- Cell No: 079 318 2384
All Chairpersons of Accounting Authorities will resume duty from the date of appointment until 31 March 2030.
Closing date for all nominations is 12 June 2025.