MQA Now Hiring for 2025/2026 Internships – Earn While You Learn (24-Month Paid Programme)

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The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for its nationwide Internship Programme for 2025/2026.
The closing date has not been specified, so early applications are strongly advised to avoid missing out on this life-changing opportunity.

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Get Paid to Learn: MQA Internships Are Now Open for Applications Across South Africa

If you’re a recent graduate who wants to turn your qualification into a successful career, this opportunity could be exactly what you need. The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is offering a fully paid 24-month internship for young South Africans. Whether you studied HR, public management, auditing, or even data analytics – there’s likely a spot just for you.

This internship programme is not just about clocking hours. It’s designed to help you grow, learn, and thrive in the real world. Interns will earn over R9,300 a month, receive structured mentorship, and work in departments that match their field of study.

If you’ve never been in an internship programme before, are currently unemployed, and hold a relevant qualification – this is your chance to get in.

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What Is the MQA and Why Should You Care?

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is part of the SETA system – organisations that help train South Africans for jobs in specific industries. MQA focuses on the mining and minerals sector, one of South Africa’s most vital and opportunity-rich industries.

This means that as an MQA intern, you’ll be exposed to real challenges, real projects, and real career-building experiences that employers are looking for. You’ll be part of something meaningful – building a better country while building your career.

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What You’ll Be Doing as an Intern

As part of this structured internship, you won’t be making coffee or running errands. You’ll be learning key skills and performing real duties like:

• Helping with project work and strategic planning
• Supporting training programmes and stakeholder events
• Taking part in audits, compliance checks, and data reporting
• Collecting and analysing information for decision-makers
• Attending mentorship and professional development sessions

You’ll work in departments that match your studies and grow alongside professionals who can help guide your career forward.

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Do You Qualify? Here’s What You’ll Need

To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be unemployed
• Have never taken part in any internship before
• Hold a relevant qualification from a university or college (see below)
• Be motivated, focused, and ready to learn

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Internship Categories and the Qualifications Needed

There are 8 different internship streams, each with its own required qualification. Make sure you apply for the one that matches your studies:

1. Learning Programmes Operations
   • Diploma/Degree in: Human Resources Development, Public Administration, Training
2. Strategic Planning
   • Degree in: HR Management, Public Governance
   • Bonus: Honours/Postgraduate (NQF 8)
3. Stakeholder Relations
   • Diploma in: HR, Public Relations, Communication
   • Bonus: Degree (NQF 7)
4. Risk and Compliance
   • Postgrad/Honours in: Auditing, Risk, Accounting, Commerce
5. Office of the CEO
   • Degree or Honours in: Business or Management
   • Bonus: Master’s Degree
6. Monitoring and Evaluation
   • Postgrad/Honours in: Accounting, Public Management, Auditing
7. Business Analytics
   • Honours/Master’s in: Information Systems, Data Analytics, Digital Media
8. Facilities and Office Management
   • Diploma/Degree in: Facilities Management, Business Admin

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What You’ll Get Out of This Internship

✅ Monthly Stipend: R9,306.18
✅ 24-Month Paid Internship
✅ Hands-On Experience in Your Field
✅ Professional Mentorship
✅ Valuable Exposure to Public Sector Governance
✅ A Strong Start to a Long-Term Career

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How to Apply

To apply, prepare the following documents:

• Your detailed CV
• Certified copy of your ID
• Certified copies of your qualifications
• A cover letter stating which internship stream you’re applying for
• Proof of residence (if requested)

NB. Use the links given below to Apply

Internship: Learning Programmes Operations

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Learning Programmes Operations

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Internship: Strategic Planning

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Strategic Planning

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Internship: Stakeholder Relations

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Stakeholder Relations

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Internship: Risk and Compliance

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Risk and Compliance

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Internship: Office of the CEO

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Office of the CEO

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Internship: Monitoring and Evaluation

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Monitoring and Evaluation

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Internship: Business Analytics

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Business Analytics

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Internship: Facilities and Office Management

Click Here to Apply for the Internship: Facilities and Office Management

Submit your documents as soon as possible – the closing date has not been announced, and late applications may not be accepted.

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Why You Shouldn’t Wait

The MQA Internship Programme is one of the most rewarding ways to start a career in the mining, training, or public service sectors. With a solid monthly income, structured development, and exposure to big national projects — this could be the best decision you make for your future.

Thousands will apply — make sure you’re one of the first.