This is the second skills plan for the Mining and Minerals Sector. It is submitted to the Minister of Labour in partial compliance with the requirements of the Skills Development Act of 1998. It has been prepared by the Mining Qualifications Authority, which was registered as a Sector Education and Training Authority for this sector on 20 March 2000. The Sector Skills Plan is hereby endorsed by duly authorised representatives of the State, employer organisations and employee organisations in this national economic sector. It will be reviewed annually.

It is with pleasure that the Mining Qualifications Authority Board submits to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) the Final Sector Skills Plan (SSP) update for the Mining and Minerals Sector for the period 2014 to 2019.

It is with pleasure that the Mining Qualifications Authority Board submits to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) the Final Sector Skills Plan (SSP) update for the Mining and Minerals Sector for the period 2015 to 2016.