Closing Date: 23 September 2025
Duration: 24 Months (Two-Year Programme)
Stipend: R9,306.18 per month
Location: South Africa (various MQA units)
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Internship Programme 2025/2026. This structured programme offers graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and professional exposure across different MQA business units.
Available Internship Opportunities
1. Quality Assurance Intern
Unit: Quality Assurance Unit
Minimum Requirements:
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Matric / Grade 12
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National Diploma in Human Resources Development/Management or Administration (NQF 6)
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Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the above fields will be an advantage
Exposure Areas:
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Quality Assurance and Development Partners
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Workplace Approvals (WPA)
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Learner certification and management system
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Quality Management System and document control
2. Skills Development and Research Intern
Unit: Stakeholder Relations Unit
Minimum Requirements:
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National Diploma in Social Sciences, Commerce, or HR with Economics/Statistics (NQF 6)
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Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the above fields will be an advantage
Exposure Areas:
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Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs)
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Skills Development Facilitator registration
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Research and stakeholder liaison
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Report writing and administration
3. Communication Intern
Unit: Stakeholder Relations Unit
Minimum Requirements:
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Matric / Grade 12
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National Diploma in Communications (NQF 6)
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Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Communications will be an advantage
Exposure Areas:
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Implementation of Communication Strategy
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Events coordination
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Brand management and publications
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Social media, intranet, and website content
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Customer service and stakeholder database management
4. Learning Programmes Strategic Projects Intern
Unit: Risk & Compliance Unit (Learning Programmes)
Minimum Requirements:
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Matric / Grade 12
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National Diploma in HR Management/Development, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Management, or Project Management (NQF 6)
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Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the above fields will be an advantage
Exposure Areas:
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Administration of Learning Programme projects
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Registration of learning programme agreements
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Stakeholder liaison and customer service
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Event organisation, filing, and document control
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must be South African citizens.
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Must be unemployed and have never participated in an internship programme before.
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Preference will be given to people with disabilities and White, Coloured, and Indian applicants in line with MQA’s Employment Equity Plan.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents to internsrecruitment@mqa.org.za:
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Completed MQA Vacancy Application Form
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Comprehensive CV
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Certified copies of academic qualifications
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Certified copy of ID
⚠️ Late applications will not be considered. If you do not hear back within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.