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The Mining Qualifications Authority invites proposals from bidders to provide travel management services to the MQA for a period ending 31 March 2030. A non-compulsory briefing is held on 19 November 2026, and proposals are due by 11H00 on 07 December 2026.
- Who it is for:
- travel management companies
- How to act on it:
- Email the proposal to tenders@mqa.org.za or deposit it in the Bid Box at the MQA Head Office, Block B Reception, No.7 Anerley Road, Parktown Johannesburg, 2193.
A bursary for South African citizens already employed in the mining and minerals sector who want to study a relevant qualification in 2027. It covers tuition and book allowances only, for qualifications at TVET colleges, universities and universities of technology. Applications are made online.
- Who it is for:
- South African citizens presently employed within the mining and minerals sector
- Who can apply:
- Must be a South African citizen; Must be presently employed within the mining and minerals sector
- How to act on it:
- Apply online through the MQA SIMS bursary application portal.
Ref: MQA/06/26-27
This is an open tender published by Mining Qualifications Authority. It closes on 7 December 2026.
Public universities and TVET colleges may apply to the MQA for bursary funding for financially needy students registered at their institutions for 2027. Up to 500 bursaries are available, for programmes aligned to the MQA Sector Skills Plan, including Mining Engineering at universities and listed engineering, trades and technology programmes at TVET colleges.
- Who it is for:
- public universities and TVET colleges applying on behalf of financially needy students
- Who can apply:
- Applicant must be a public university or TVET college; Students must be financially needy and registered at the institution for the 2027 academic year
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the MQA OneView portal; refer to the MQA Bursary Contact Persons for assistance. Funding is administered through a Memorandum of Understanding between the MQA and the institution.
The MQA invites public universities and TVET colleges to apply for bursary funding for financially needy and deserving students studying in 2027 in programmes aligned to the MQA Sector Skills Plan. A total of 500 bursary opportunities for unemployed bursars are available. Funding at universities covers Mining Engineering; at TVET colleges it covers listed trades and full qualifications in listed JET and 4IR focus areas.
- Who it is for:
- public universities and TVET colleges applying on behalf of financially needy students
- Who can apply:
- Applicant must be a public university or TVET college; Students must be financially needy and deserving, registered at the institution for 2027
- How to act on it:
- Institutions apply through the MQA online portal, and funding is governed by an MOU between the MQA and the institution.
The Mining Qualifications Authority invites bids from service providers to evaluate the effectiveness of its interventions implemented over the past five financial years. Bidders must submit the bidding documents electronically or in the bid box at MQA head office by 11:00 on 19 November 2026.
- Who it is for:
- service providers with experience in SETA, public institution and government evaluation
- Who can apply:
- Bidders must have the required experience in evaluation of interventions implemented in SETA, public institutions and government organisations; Bidders must attach a Tax PIN and B-BBEE Certificate to their returnable documents
- How to act on it:
- Obtain the tender documents, then submit electronically to tenders@mqa.org.za or deposit in the bid box at MQA head office, block B reception. Technical queries go to Hatiso Motaung or Faith Kotsedi; procurement queries to Tsholo Dilape. A non-compulsory briefing is held on 5 November via Microsoft Teams.
Ref: MQA/05/26-27
THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MQA INTERVENTIONS IMPLEMENTED OVER THE PAST FIVE FINANCIAL YEARS (2020-2025).
Public universities may apply to be appointed as implementation partner for the MQA Executive Development Programme for the 2026/2027 financial year, delivering a programme that supports professional growth of employees in the mining and minerals sector under a Service Level Agreement.
- Who it is for:
- suitably qualified public universities
- Who can apply:
- Must be a public university
- How to act on it:
- Submit a completed, signed application form via the Discretionary Grants online application system only; enquiries to Khensani Khumalo or Ayanda Mokobane.
The Mining Qualifications Authority invites eligible stakeholders in listed provinces to apply for discretionary grant funding under the Mine Community Development Programme and the Unemployed Youth Development Programme for April 2026 to March 2027. A compulsory briefing is held on 28 October 2026. Applications must be submitted online before the closing date.
- Who it is for:
- eligible stakeholders in the mining and minerals sector and related community or youth development programmes
- Who can apply:
- Applications must be complete and include all required supporting documentation
- How to act on it:
- Submit the application exclusively through the Discretionary Grants Online Application System at mqaoneview.org.za; attend the compulsory briefing on 28 October 2026 via MS Teams; direct queries to the MQA contacts listed.
The Mining Qualifications Authority is offering two senior management positions in Regional Office X. These roles involve leading regional operations related to skills development, accreditation, and workforce training within the mining sector. Candidates must meet specific qualifications and experience criteria as outlined in the full job posting.
- Who it is for:
- qualified professionals with experience in skills development, education, or mining sector administration
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the MQA career portal by submitting a formal application including a CV and supporting documents
The event brings together stakeholders from the mining sector, government, and adult education to promote literacy and foundational learning. It is open to adult learners, educators, community trainers, and representatives from TVET colleges and worker-initiated training programs.
- Who it is for:
- adult learners, community education providers, literacy educators, TVET college staff, worker-initiated training facilitators, mining sector representatives
- How to act on it:
- Attend the event in person or virtually as per the official event details provided by the MQA
This position involves managing stakeholder relations, discretionary grants, compliance, risk, audit, and financial oversight across the specified provinces. The role is based at MQA Head Office in Parktown and requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field, with a postgraduate qualification being an advantage.
- Who it is for:
- qualified professionals with 10 years' experience, including 5 at management level, in public administration, business management, or related fields
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the MQA career portal using the provided job link