Legal and Governance Intern

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Internship Opportunity: Legal and Governance Intern

Duration: Two Year Progamme

Monthly Stipend: 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.

Closing 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

Vacancy Application Form

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.

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We wish you all the best with your applications

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a statutory body established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 and is a registered Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the mining and minerals sector in terms of the Skills Development Act No 97 of 1998 as amended.

The MQA must supports the objectives of the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP) 2020-2030 as guided by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), and also supports the objectives of the Mining Charter in terms of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act No. 29 of 1996.

The Quality Assurance Unit has a legal mandate to ensure quality assurance and that the learning programmes within the mining and minerals sector are aligned in terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act of 2008, as amended, and the QCTO-delegated functions, including those on regulated occupations in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act.

The MQA is responsible for administering a number of skills development initiatives. Skills programmes and learnerships aim to develop a skilled and educated workforce whose skills are recognised and valued in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This is to ensure that the mining and minerals sector has sufficient competent people who will improve health and safety, employment equity and increase productivity. The following six strategic priorities were adopted by the MQA Board to promote skills development in the sector:

• Promote efficient and effective governance and administration.
• Improve skills development planning and decision-making through research.
• Promote work-based skills development to support transformation in the mining and minerals sector.
• Facilitate access to occupationally directed learning programmes for the unemployed.
• Support mine community training initiatives to access economic opportunities.
• Ensure the delivery of quality learning programmes in the mining and minerals sector.

The MQA has a Board structure consisting of the state, employer, labour and community organisations within the sector. The expertise and experience of this partnership with key stakeholders proposes guidance to the MQA’s strategic direction. This is underpinned by the Business Plan, the Constitution and Sector Skills Plan (SSP). The SSP determines the skills needs in the sector.

The MQA’s activities are funded by the skills levy collected from employers in the mining and minerals sector by the South African Receiver of Revenue (SARS). The MQA disburses the funds back to the industry in the form of grants for providing training and supporting learners in special projects