Kickstart your career with the Mining Qualifications Authority MQA 2025 internship program! Gain hands-on experience in the mining sector, develop industry-relevant skills, and work with experts. Apply now!
About Mining Qualifications Authority MQA
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.
Launch Your Career with the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) 2025 Internship Program
Are you a student or recent graduate passionate about the mining and resources sector? The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is offering exciting internship opportunities in 2025, providing a unique chance to gain real-world experience in a critical industry.
Why Intern at the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)?
The MQA plays a vital role in skills development and qualifications within South Africa’s mining and minerals sector. As an intern, you will:
✔ Gain practical experience in mining regulations, safety standards, and skills development.
✔ Work alongside industry professionals and experts in mineral resources.
✔ Develop key competencies in research, policy analysis, and project management.
✔ Enhance your career prospects with a recognized government-linked organization.
Available Internship Fields for MQA 2025 Internship
MQA offers internships across various departments, including:
- Internship Opportunity: Learning Programmes Operations
- Internship Opportunity: Strategic Planning
- Internship Opportunity: Stakeholder Relations
- Internship Opportunity: Risk and Compliance
- Internship Opportunity: Office of the CEO
- Internship Opportunity: Monitoring and Evaluation
- Internship Opportunity: Business Analytics
- Internship Opportunity: Facilities and Office Management
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- A grade 12 or matric certificate
- Open to South African students enrolled in diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate in Learning Programmes Operations, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Relations, Risk and Compliance, Office of the CEO , Monitoring and Evaluation , Business Analytics and Facilities and Office Management
- Strong academic performance
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
The candidate must possess the following:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- An understanding of legislation and developments pertaining to education and training;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- A proactive attitude
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
How to Apply MQA 2025 Internship
- Visit the MQA careers portal ([insert link]).
- Prepare your CV, academic transcripts, and a motivational letter.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
Why This MQA 2025 Internship Matters
The MQA 2025 internship program is a gateway to a rewarding career in mining, safety compliance, and skills development. Don’t miss this chance to gain industry experience and boost your professional growth!
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.
Application opened : 31 July 2025 and Closing Date: 08 August 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
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