The MQA would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Supply Chain Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. This opportunity is only available for South African Citizens.
Duration: Two Year Programme
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 successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Management Manager; the successful candidate will be exposed to the following:
The candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
- Contract management
- Ensuring compliance with the PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Corporate Governance and SCM
- Evaluating tenders
- Assist with processing purchase orders and ensuring that all steps are followed for a smooth order-to-delivery cycle.
- Keep track of contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other relevant documents.
- Provide support in resolving any supply chain-related issues that affect External or in internal stakeholders
- Support document management by ensuring all paperwork is up to date and stored in accordance with ISO Standards.
- General administrative support
Minimum Requirements
- A grade 12 or matric certificate
- National Diploma or equivalent at a NQF 6 level in the Supply Chain Management or Public Management/ Public Administration or Logistic/Purchasing Management or equivalent.
- A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.
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
Due Date: 11 April 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
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE
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 closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.
The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.
