MQA Employed Bursary 2024 : Mining Qualifications Authority

Organisation : Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
Scholarship Name : Employed Bursary 2024
Applicable For : Employed Persons in the Mining and Minerals Sector
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 1st October 2023
Website : https://mqa.org.za/job/bursary-applications-for-the-2024-academic-year-for-employed-persons-in-the-mining-and-minerals-sector/

What is MQA Employed Bursary?

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) would like to invite persons who are Currently employed within the mining and minerals sector and who would like to pursue studies for a qualification relevant to the mining related sector to apply for an MQA bursary for the 2024 academic year of study. The bursary is not available to applicants presently on an MQA funded Internship Programme or a Work Experience (P1/P2) Programme as this maybe considered as “double dipping”. Last date of application is 1st October 2023.

Related / Similar Bursary : MQA Bursary Scheme 2025

Who Can Apply For MQA Employed Bursary?

Persons who are CURRENTLY employed within the mining and minerals sector and who would like to pursue studies for a qualification relevant to the mining related sector to apply for an MQA bursary for the 2024 academic year of study.

How To Apply For MQA Employed Bursary?

** This application form must ONLY be completed by applicants who are PRESENTLY employed within the Mining and Minerals Sector.
** Unemployed applicants must complete the Application Form for Unemployed Bursars, which can be downloaded from the MQA website. The application will be disqualified if you complete the wrong application form.
** The Employed Bursary is not available for applicants on a structured Internship Programme or Work Experience (P1/P2) Programme. These programmes are not considered as employment for the purpose of this bursary.
** The bursary is ONLY available to Historically Disadvantage Individuals.

Download Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2023/28716-Form.pdf

** The completed application form and supporting documents must be submitted to bursaries@mqa.org.za.
** Only applications received at the above mentioned by e-mail address will be considered.
** Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only.
** If you have not received any communication from MQA by 30 November 2023, then please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Further information regarding the bursary applications can also be obtained from the following MQA Regional Offices:

Gauteng:
7 Anerley Road, Parktown. Tel: 011 547 2600

Eastern Cape:
King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College, R61 Queenstown Road, Cicira Village, Mthatha. Tel: 047 505 1063

Free State:
Goldfields TVET College, 14107 Ndaki Road, Tosa Campus, Thabong, Tel: 087 095 0266

Mpumalanga:
Nkangala TVET College, Mpondozamkomo Campus, 1 Moses Kotane Drive, Ferrobank. Tel: 013 696 8120 / 2121

Limpopo:
Sekhukhune TVET College, CN Phathudi Campus, Stand No. 2659, Praktiseer. Tel: 087 095 0267

North West:
Old Shopping Complex , 53 Karee Street, Mooinooi. Tel: 014 555 8860

Northern Cape:
Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu Campus, Hans Coetzee Drive, Kathu. Tel: 053 723 0100

Documents Required For MQA Employed Bursary

1. Certified copy of a valid South African Identity Document.
2. Full Academic Record – (if applicable).
3. Acceptance letter from a university or university of technology (if applicable).
4. Letter of consent from employer to engage MQA bursary scheme (on company letterhead and signed by immediate Supervisor (Very important).
** Only provide the documents requested above.
** Certified copies must not be older than 3 months.
** All supporting documents must be appropriately named.

What is the Last date of MQA Employed Bursary?

Last date of MQA Employed Bursary is 1st October 2023.