The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Internship Programme 2025/2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 23 September 2025
Internship Duration: 24 Months (Two-Year Programme)
Internship Stipend: R9,306.18 per month
Internship Location: South Africa (various MQA units)
Available Internship Opportunities
1. Quality Assurance Intern
Unit: Quality Assurance Unit
- Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12.
- National Diploma in Human Resources Development/Management or Administration (NQF 6).
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the above fields will be an added advantage.
- Key Exposure Areas:
- Quality Assurance and Development Partners.
- Workplace Approvals (WPA).
- Learner certification and management system.
- Quality Management System and document control.
2. Skills Development and Research Intern
Unit: Stakeholder Relations Unit
- Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma in Social Sciences, Commerce, or HR with Economics/Statistics (NQF 6).
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the above fields is an added advantage.
- Key Exposure Areas:
- Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
- Skills Development Facilitator registration.
- Conduct research and stakeholder liaison.
- Report writing and administration.
3. Communication Intern
Unit: Stakeholder Relations Unit
- Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12.
- National Diploma in Communications (NQF 6).
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Communications is an added advantage.
- Key Exposure Areas:
- Implementation of Communication Strategy.
- Events coordination.
- Brand management and publications.
- Social media, intranet, and website content.
- Customer service and stakeholder database management.
4. Learning Programmes Strategic Projects Intern
Unit: Risk & Compliance Unit (Learning Programmes)
- Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12.
- National Diploma in HR Management/Development, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Management, or Project Management (NQF 6).
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the above fields is an added advantage.
- Key Exposure Areas:
- Administration of Learning Programmes projects.
- Registration of learning programme agreements.
- Stakeholder liaison and customer service.
- Event organisation and filing/document control.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be South African Citizens.
- Applicants must be unemployed and have never participated in an internship programme before.
- 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
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed MQA Vacancy Application Form.
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of academic qualifications.
- Certified copy of ID.
Applications must be emailed to: internsrecruitment@mqa.org.za
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.