Are you a young graduate passionate about driving transformation, excellence, and development in South Africa’s mining and minerals sector? The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is offering dynamic internship opportunities across a range of departments that provide real-world experience, mentorship, and professional growth. These internships aim to develop the next generation of skilled professionals to support the sector’s strategic and operational priorities.
Below is a breakdown of the available internship opportunities at MQA, including the role and the minimum qualifications required:
- Learning Programmes Operations Internship
Role: Support the coordination, monitoring, and implementation of learnerships, bursaries, internships, and artisan development initiatives. Assist with learner registrations, data capturing, and provider support.
Qualification Required: National Diploma or Degree in Education, Training and Development, Human Resource Development, or Project Management.
- Strategic Planning Internship
Role: Assist in policy research, strategy development, and performance reporting aligned with the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP). Interns will also support strategic reviews and planning workshops.
Qualification Required: Degree in Public Administration, Development Studies, Strategic Management, or Business Administration.
- Stakeholder Relations Internships (X2 Posts)
Role: Work with internal and external stakeholders to foster partnerships that support sector skills development. Duties include event coordination, stakeholder mapping, and communication initiatives.
Qualification Required: National Diploma or Degree in Public Relations, Communication, Marketing, or Stakeholder Management.
- Risk and Compliance Internship
Role: Support the development and implementation of risk management and compliance frameworks. Interns assist with audits, regulatory monitoring, and reporting to ensure good governance.
Qualification Required: Degree in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Compliance, or Legal Studies.
- Office of the CEO Internship
Role: Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO’s office, including research, executive communications, and project tracking across departments.
Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or Management.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Internship
Role: Contribute to the design, collection, and analysis of data to track MQA programmes’ effectiveness. Assist with producing evaluation reports and impact assessments.
Qualification Required: Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, or Social Sciences.
- Business Analytics Internship
Role: Analyze data trends, produce performance dashboards, and support business intelligence projects that inform decision-making across MQA units.
Qualification Required: National Diploma or Degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, or Data Science.
- Facilities and Office Management Internship
Role: Support day-to-day office operations, facility maintenance, asset management, and logistics coordination to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
Qualification Required: Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Operations Management, or Logistics.
Why Apply to the MQA Internship Programme?
- Duration: 24 months, with a structured learning environment.
- Stipend: R9, 306.18
- Eligibility: Unemployed South African youth with the relevant qualification and no prior work experience in the internship field.
This is more than just an internship — it’s a launchpad for your career in a sector that plays a vital role in South Africa’s economy. The MQA is committed to fostering inclusivity, transformation, and sustainable growth through skills development. If you are ready to make your mark, apply now and contribute to shaping the future of mining in South Africa.
How to Apply:
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
CLOSING DATE: 08 AUGUST 2025
