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Monitoring and Evaluation Internship at MQA for unemployed graduates (Monitoring & Evaluation, Auditing, Accounting, Business Management/ Admin, Public Management, Commerce)

Internship Opportunity: Monitoring and Evaluation

Duration: Two Year Programme

Monthly Stipend: R 9, 306.18


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 would like to invite 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.


Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following:

The candidate will be exposed to the following areas:

  • MQA’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

  • Report writing and documentation

  • Programme Performance Monitoring (Performance Validation)

  • Assisting in Programme Evaluation Activities (Impact Analysis Studies)

  • Document Management ensuring ISO Standards are complied with

  • General administrative support for the Unit

  • Risk Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • May be requested to accompany and assist M&E Personnel on site visits


Minimum Requirements

  • A grade 12 or matric certificate

  • Minimum: Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree or equivalent at NQF level 8, preferred in Monitoring & Evaluation, Auditing, Accounting, Business Management/Administration, Public Management or Commerce


Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attributes

The candidate must possess the following:

  • Effective communication and interpersonal

  • An understanding of legislation and developments pertaining to education and

  • Ability to work under

  • An initiative-taking 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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