Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
SETA · Social Services · reports to Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
The Mining Qualifications Authority is the sector education and training authority for mining and minerals, established under the Skills Development Act, 1998 and also constituted under the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996.
Its dual statutory basis is distinctive: alongside the standard SETA functions it carries a specific mandate for mine health and safety training standards, reflecting the risk profile of underground and surface mining work.
It develops the sector skills plan, funds learnerships, apprenticeships, bursaries and internships, and supports artisan and technician development for the industry. It also funds training for mine community members and for employees affected by retrenchment, and supports research into occupational health and safety in mining.
Audit record, 5 years
Financial highlights, 2024/25
- Total Revenue
- R1.7bn
- Total Expenditure
- −R2.2bn
- Total Assets
- R787m
- Total Liabilities
- R493m
Values in rand. Sparklines run oldest to newest and are scaled to each series, not to zero.
Leadership, 27 listed
- Chairperson
- Dr Nomusa Qunta
- Board Members
- Ms Anne Atlee Ms Sanelisiwe Dlamini-Mthethwa Ms Breggie Elizabeth Howes Mr Viwe James Ms Johanna Janse van Vuuren Mr Olehile Kgware Ms Maboswaneng Malaza Mr Reuben Gibb Motlou Mr Kenneth Netshiombo Mr Ogodiseng Senye Mr Franz Stehring Ms Tshepo Thlapane
- Chief Executive Officer
- Mr T Mashongoane
- Chief Financial Officer
- Mr K Sebudubudu
- Chief Operations Officer
- Mr Xolisa Njikelana
- Senior Management
- Mr Joseph Komane Ms C Maila Ms Zodwa Mashinini Mr M Mavhungu Ms J Modiba Mr Robert Mukhari Ms Xolisa Njikelana Mr Obed Nkoane Mr Bafedile Raseroka Ms Nonceba Singiswa
- Communications Officers
- Ms Amanda Masilo
Description written for this directory from the entity’s own published sources: mqa.org.za, www.gov.za