Strategic Planning Internship at MQA for unemployed graduates (HRM/HRD, Administration, Public Governance/ Administration/Management)

Internship Opportunity: Strategic Planning

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 Strategic Planning 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 Senior Manager Strategic Planning; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following functions:

• Assist with the compilation and coordination of the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan (APP).

• Assist with the coordination of the Funding Policy and Discretionary grants processes review meetings

• Assist with the discretionary grants administration process including advertising, processing of applications, assessment, awarding, and disbursement.

• Assist with the management and integration of the compliance calendar into MQA planning (Parliament, National Treasury, DHET, Board and sub committees).

• Assist with the coordination of statistical reports including quarterly reports and annual performance reporting for the DHET and any other reporting platforms

• Assist with the preparations for internal and external audits of the MQA`s ISO Quality Management system.

• General administrative support

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in the Human Resources Management/ Development /Administration/ Public Governance/ Administration/Management at NQF 7.

• Honours Degree or Postgraduate degree in the Human Resources Management/ Development /Administration/ Public Governance/ Administration/Management at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attributes

The candidate must possess the following:

• Good communication and interpersonal

• An understanding of legislation and developments pertaining to education and

• Ability to work under

• A proactive attitude

• Customer Oriented

• 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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