IT Internship Opportunity: Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)

IT Internship Opportunity

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 26 January 2026

The MQA would like to invite qualifying individuals to apply for an internship opportunity within its Information Technology Unit. Unemployed individuals who have never participated in an internship programme are invited to apply. The successful intern will be appointed for a period of twenty-four (24) months. This opportunity is available to South African Citizens only.

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Information Technology, the successful candidate will be expected to actively participate and gain exposure in the following areas:

Job profile

The candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

  • Assist with the maintenance of the IT infrastructure in a Microsoft Windows environment in terms of capacity, security and network administration;
  • Assist with cloud, Microsoft SQL database administration and maintenance for various information systems;
  • Provide 1st line end-user support for all IT related enquiries (i.e. complete setup of new workstations (laptops, etc.), windows applications, email, anti-virus software, password reset, application systems troubleshooting) through the ICT Service Desk;
  • Assist with network and printer troubleshooting;
  • Assist with IT security administration (i.e. backup & recovery, firewall, antivirus, vulnerability solution, etc.);
  • Provide remote assistance to end-users at regional offices;
  • Perform software installation and user training; and
  • Provide general office administrative support.
  • Assist with the business analysis and project coordination of the current IMIS/ERP Project

Minimum Requirements

  • A Grade 12 or matric certificate;
  • National Diploma or equivalent at a NQF 6 level in the Information Technology field;
  • A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in abovementioned field will be an added advantage.

Competencies

  • 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.

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