MQA: Internship Programme 2025/2027

ByRainbow Time

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites unemployed South African citizens who have never participated in an internship programme to apply for its 24-month Internship Programme. This programme provides practical workplace experience and mentorship across various units, including Quality Assurance, Skills Development and Research, Communication, and Learning Programmes Strategic Projects. The aim of the programme is to equip graduates with relevant skills and knowledge to enhance their employability in the mining and minerals sector. Interested candidates must submit their applications by September 23, 2025, including a completed application form, curriculum vitae, certified qualifications, and a valid identity document.

The available internship positions at the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) for 2025 are:

  • Quality Assurance Intern
  • Skills Development and Research Intern
  • Communication Intern
  • Learning Programmes Strategic Projects Intern

Position: Quality Assurance Intern
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9,306.18

The MQA invites 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.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager: Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will be exposed to:

  • 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
Application Process

Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

Note:

  • The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
  • Recommended candidates may undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes.
  • Successful applicants will be required to disclose their financial interest.
  • If you do not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful.
  • The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.

Position: Skills Development and Research Intern
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9,306.18

The MQA invites qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Stakeholder Relations Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Skills Development and Research, the successful candidate will be exposed to:

  • Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) submission process
  • Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) and Organisation registration process
  • Conduct primary and secondary research
  • Liaise with MQA stakeholders and resolve customer queries
  • Report writing and presentations
  • General administration
Minimum Requirements
  • National Diploma in Social Sciences, Commerce, or Human Resources with Economics and/or Statistics or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce, or Human Resources with Economics and/or Statistics, or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 will be an added advantage
Competencies
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • An understanding of legislation and developments pertaining to education and training
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • An initiative-taking attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency in MS Office packages
Application Process

Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

Note:

  • The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
  • Preference will be given to disabled, White, Coloured, and Indian applicants.
  • Recommended candidates will undergo police clearance and qualification verification.
  • If you do not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful.
  • The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.

Position: Communication Intern
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9,306.18

The MQA invites qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Stakeholder Relations Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager: Communication, the successful candidate will be exposed to:

  • Implementation of the MQA’s Communication Strategy and annual Operational Plan
  • Events planning, coordination, and reporting (forums, conferences, workshops, staff events, etc.)
  • Brand management of the MQA’s corporate identity
  • Publications (brochures, newsletters, annual report, internal communiques, etc.)
  • Media relations activities
  • Social media content creation
  • Intranet and website content management
  • Career exhibitions and related events
  • Management and updating of the stakeholder database
  • Providing customer service through the Customer Relationship Management system
  • Frontline management through providing support to reception
  • General administrative tasks
Minimum Requirements
  • A grade 12 or Matric certificate
  • National Diploma or equivalent at NQF Level 6 in the Communications field
  • A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in the above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage
Competencies
  • Effective communication and people skills (written, oral, and nonverbal)
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Goal-orientated
  • Ability to be a good presenter
  • A proactive attitude
Application Process

Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

Note:

  • The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
  • Preference will be given to disabled, White, Coloured, and Indian applicants.
  • Recommended candidates will undergo police clearance and qualification verification.
  • If you do not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful.
  • The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.

Position: Learning Programmes Strategic Projects Intern
Duration: Two-Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R 9,306.18

The MQA invites qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Risk & Compliance Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Learning Programmes, the successful candidate will be exposed to:

  • Assist with administration in relation to projects in the Learning Programmes
  • Register learning programmes agreements for all projects
  • Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with MQA’s customer service standards
  • Organise events including meetings and workshops for the Learning Programmes Unit
  • Liaise and maintain relationships with various MQA stakeholders
  • Assist with travel arrangements for the Learning Programmes Unit
  • Assist with filing and document control
  • Provide administrative support service to the Learning Programmes Unit as and when needed
  • Perform any other tasks delegated by the Learning Programmes Manager/Learning Programmes Officer/Learning Programmes Administrator
Minimum Requirements
  • A grade 12 or Matric certificate
  • National Diploma in Human Resources Management/Development, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Management, or Project Management 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
  • Customer-oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency in MS Office packages
Application Process

Closing Date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

Note:

  • The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
  • Preference will be given to disabled, White, Coloured, and Indian applicants.
  • Recommended candidates will undergo police clearance and qualification verification.
  • If you do not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful.
  • The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.