Internship Opportunity: Skills Development and Research
The MQA would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Skills Development and Research 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.
The successful incumbent will provide an administrative support function to the Skills Development and Research Business Unit within the MQA. The role will provide exposure to the following:
Key Performance Areas:
- Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) submission process.
- Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) and organisation registration process.
- Conduct primary and secondary research.
- Liaise with MQA stakeholders and resolve customer queries.
- Report writing and presentations.
- General administration.
Key Requirements: Qualifications And Skills
Qualifications
- Minimum: a National Diploma in Social Sciences, Commerce or Human Resources with Economics and/or Statistics or equivalent qualification at (NQF Level 6)
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce or Human Resources with Economics and/or Statistics; or equivalent qualification at (NQF Level 7) will be an added advantage; and
- Computer skills: Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project will be an advantage.
Competencies: Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge or understanding of the purpose of the sector skills plan as well as the workplace skills plan.
- Understanding of legislation.
Skills:
- Administrative skills
- Computer literacy.
- People skills.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Strong level of accuracy.
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
Attributes:
- Professionalism, teamwork, multitasking, critical, proactive, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of research process and ability to analyse different data sources using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches.
Closing Date: 06 March 2023. Late applications will not be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications, a valid proof of identification to: recruitment@mqa.org.za