Risk & Compliance Internship at MQA for unemployed graduates (Accounting, Auditing, Risk/Public/Business Management, Business Administration, Commerce)
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 2
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Internship Opportunity: Risk and Compliance
Duration: Two Year Programme
Monthly Stipend: R9, 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 Risk Manager; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following:
The candidate will be exposed to the following areas:
Risk Management and Compliance principles
Fraud prevention, detection, and investigation strategies
Ensuring compliance with the PFMA and Corporate Governance
General Auditing processes
Contribute to the maintenance of external and internal
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
Minimum: Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree or equivalent at NQF level 8, preferred in Risk Management, Auditing, Accounting, Business Management/Administration, Public Management or Commerce
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
The candidate must possess the following:
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
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.