Paterson Grade: C1
Remuneration: R 462, 245.82 CTC (plus a possible 20% performance bonus)
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 services related to the mining industry, Diamond Processing, and Jewellery Manufacturing.
The MQA requires the service of a suitably qualified and competent individual to fill the above-mentioned position.
Role Purpose: To provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of Accreditation and Workplace Approval (WPA) processes within the Mining and Minerals Sector, ensuring compliance with QCTO requirements, MQA policies, quality management systems, and stakeholder service standards.
Key Performance Areas:
Provide administrative support for accreditation and workplace approval processes: • Provide administrative support for providers, employers accreditation and workplace approval processes • Receive, record, and acknowledge Workplace Approval applications and Portfolios of Evidence (PoEs) • Upload allocation lists received from QCTO/NAMB into the SharePoint systems • Coordinate and distribute accreditation audit schedules for approval • Monitor audit notification confirmations and maintain audit readiness records • Prepare accreditation and workplace approval audit packs and supporting documentation • Coordinate accreditation audit activities and logistics • Source and maintain a database of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for accreditation and workplace approval audits • Prepare QCTO accreditation recommendation and supporting audit checklists • Prepare workplace approval recommendation and reports • Facilitate communication between providers, auditors, SMEs, and internal stakeholders • Attend to accreditation-related stakeholder enquiries and correspondence• Coordinate stakeholder workshops and awareness sessions • Maintain accreditation and workplace approval databases and records • Support implementation of quality management and continuous improvement initiatives • Respond to accreditation and workplace approval queries professionally and timeously.
Support on financial management: • Coordinate and process invoices and travel claim for approval and payment • Submit a list and evidence for grant schedule •Ensure efficient utilisation of the budget and minimise cost • Ensure the procurement of all goods and services are in line with approved policy and procedures
Develop and maintain stakeholder and SMEs relationships: • Maintain expectations by giving all the relevant information and support to internal and external stakeholders • Collaborate with other business units / teams to resolve queries.
Support team effectiveness: • Prepare adequately and participate actively and constructively in meetings • Proactively provide advice leading to improvement or resolution of problem areas identified • Create consultative conditions and build relationships so that advice is sought • Understand and live the values of the team.
Produce quality outputs: • Audit schedules issued timeously • Audit packs prepared and distributed • Accurate accreditation records maintained • QCTO recommendations submitted as required • Stakeholder queries addressed within agreed service standards • Complete and accurate workplace approval records maintained • Audit readiness and compliance supported.
Key requirements: qualifications, experience, and competencies
Qualifications:
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV), (NQF 4)
- National Diploma (NQF 6) preferably in Human Resource Development, Public Management/Administration or Business Administration.
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in the above-mentioned fields will be advantageous
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience of which 2 years must have been spent at an administrator level.
COMPETENCIES:
knowledge: • In depth knowledge of SETAs, QAP and SAQA; educational policy, procedures, standards. Legislative knowledge (Skills Development, Financial, Mining) • Communication methodologies • Understanding of the QCTO • Understanding of the QAP accreditation and workplace approval processes • Knowledge of database administration • Knowledge of the Mining and Minerals Industry • An understanding of legislation in respect of education and training will be advantageous • Understanding of curriculum development
Skills: • Written and Verbal communication skills • Above average Computer literacy skills especially in Word and Excel • Detail Orientated • Ability to Work Under Pressure • Adaptable • Time management • Organizational skills
Attributes: • Customer & People Orientated Integrity • Deadline driven • Quality driven • Team Player • Results orientated • Dependability & Reliability • Sense of urgency/Execution
The candidate should also be willing to:
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities within demanding timeframes, including extended working hours when required. • Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. • Candidates must be available to travel and spend time away from home when required by operational needs. • Engage in a lifelong learning process relative to the context of the workplace.
Closing Date: 23 October 2026. 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, a valid drivers’ licence, and valid proof of identification (all documents should be certified within 6 months) to: www.cvspaces.co.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 will be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes.
A 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.
To apply www.cvspaces.co.za.