Applications Open for the Mining Qualifications Authority Administrator: Learning Programmes Job Post

Applications Open for the Mining Qualifications Authority Administrator: Learning Programmes Job Post. The MQA requires the services of the suitably qualified and competent individual to fill the aforementioned position.

Role Purpose:

To provide support to the Risk and Compliance unit in terms of the Quality Management capacity of the MQA of enhancing process development, internal quality assessments and audits, audit log assessments and monitoring risk management and internal impact of these on the changes to the MQA Quality Management Systems.

Key Performance Areas:

Administration of Learning Programmes Projects: • Assist with the registration of learner agreements. Assist with the processing of grants timeously and submit to Finance for payment. •Determine the completion status of all bursars for reporting purposes. Assist with the monitoring of learner uptakes and adherence to conditions of allocations. Assist in controlling and maintaining an effective document filing and retrieval system. Assist Contracts Management for companies with grant allocations in all the initiatives.

Document Management and Reporting: Assist in the management of all documents pertaining to learner agreements and grant payments. • Maintenance of LP projects records and SharePoint and updating learning programmes database on an ongoing basis. • Ensure completeness of records and availability of supporting documents to ensure document and data integrity for reporting purposes. 

Develop and maintain stakeholder / customer relationships: Assist in responding to all client visits and/or other queries relating to the LP Project and other learning programmes. •Assist with the proactive identification of customer needs and opportunities.

Financial Management: • Assist the Learning Programmes Manager with the consolidation of financial commitments towards effective implementation of the learning programme projects.

Governance: Assist with the Implementation of internal controls and maintain sound administrative and governance services.

General Unit Administration: Assist with convening Unit meetings, taking minutes in meeting; distribution and archiving of minutes. Administration duties relating to travel and accommodation for Officers, Managers and Senior Manager.

Qualifications:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) (NQF 4).
• National Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Human Resources Development or Human Resources at NQF Level 6 or equivalent.
• Bachelor`s Degree (NQF 7) in the above- mentioned fields or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 Years Administration Experience.
• 1 year’ s work experience within a training/learning environment preferred.
• Experience in working on Management Information System within a training/ learning environment.
• Experience of the SETA environment will be an advantage.

Competencies: Knowledge

• Knowledge of document management systems • Knowledge of administration and management processes. Knowledge of database administration is essential. Knowledge of the mining and mineral sector will be an added advantage. An understanding of legislation in respect of education and training will be advantageous.

Competencies: Skills

• Project Management • Communication Skills. • Interpersonal Skills • Computer Proficiency. • Presentation Skills • Report Writing Skills.

Competencies: Attributes

• Resilience • Integrity •Perseverance •Decisiveness •Results orientation • Confidentiality • Professional • Ethical •Team Effectiveness •Tenacity.

The Candidate Should Also Be Willing to:

• Work under pressure inclusive of longer than normal offices hours.
• Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel away from home if required.
• Engage in a lifelong learning process relative to the context of the workplace.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, a valid drivers’ licence, and valid proof of identification (all documents should be certified within 6 months) to: www.cvspaces.co.za

Closing Date: 28 April 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.

Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes. Successful applicant will be required to disclose their financial interest.

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.