Duration: Two Year Progamme
Monthly Allowance: 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 Legal and Governance 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 Legal and Governance Manager; the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Monitor the implementation of contracts and ensure conformity to contract requirements.
- Liaise with stakeholders and service providers regarding signing, monitoring and termination of contracts.
- Track and manage contracts and advise relevant users of the termination and expiry periods.
- Ensure correct filing of all legal documents.
- Monitor legal, compliance and corporate governance risks workshops, conferences and promotions as required by the Legal and Governance Manager.
- Liaise with department and units and provide the required legal, corporate governance and compliance support.
- Attend to and prepare necessary documents for information sessions pertaining to legal, governance and compliance matters.
- Assist with the rollout of MQA Policies to MQA staff members.
- Proactively identify customer needs and opportunities.
- Ensure sound communication with, and participation by, service providers and stakeholders through regular contact in appropriate service delivery processes.
- Collaborate with line managers of business units / teams to ensure a consistent query resolution approach.
Minimum Requirements:
- A grade 12 or matric certificate.
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Legal or Corporate Governance or an equivalent; and
- (NQF Level 8) in law will be an added advantage.
Competencies.
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; and
- Proficiency in MS Office packages.
Due Date: 25 February 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
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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: recruitment@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 and 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 due date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.
The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.
