Facilities Management Internship at MQA for unemployed graduates (Facilities/ Office/ Public Management, Business/Public Administration )

Internship Opportunity: Facilities and Office Management

Duration: Two Year Programme

Monthly Stipend: R9, 306.18

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 Supply Chain 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.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Management Manager; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following:

The candidate will be responsible for the following functions

• Maintenance Support: Log and track service requests; assist on site with routine checks

• Vendor Liaison: Assist in preparing Request for Quotations (RFQs); maintain the contractor register and SLA records.

• Space Planning and Asset Management: Assist with office layout planning and space allocation asset registers.

• Health and Safety Assistance: Support coordination of OHS programmes; help maintain OHS logs and checklists.

• Cleaning Coordination: Liaise with cleaning staff and contractors; perform spot checks and basic cleaning tasks.

• Boardroom Management: Schedule bookings and ensure room readiness.

• Document Management: Support document management by ensuring all paperwork is up to date and stored in accordance with ISO Standards.

• General administrative support

Minimum Requirements

• A grade 12 or matric certificate

• National Diploma or equivalent at a NQF 6 level in Facilities Management, Office Management, Business Administration, Administration, Public Management/ Public Administration or equivalent.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attributes

The candidate must possess the following:

• 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

• Proficiency in MS Office Packages

Closing Date: 08 August 2025.  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: Internsrecruitment@mqa.org.za

The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.

Preference will be given to the disabled, the White, Coloured & Indian applicants.

Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a police clearance and qualification verification.

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.

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