MICT SETA | Sector Education and Training Authority

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YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!

Participate in the MICT SETA Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey and help us improve service delivery and enhance stakeholder experience across the Media and ICT sector.

Survey closes: Thursday, 21 May 2026

Complete the survey today!

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Notice of Security
Compromise in Terms of
POPIA

MICT SETA has identified a security compromise involving learner information processed by a third-party service provider. The notice applies to learners enrolled in MICT SETA programmes from 2019 to 2022.

WORKPLACE APPROVAL FOR
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

This is an Important Update: Workplace Approval for Occupational Qualifications.

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Invitation: ETQA Capacity
Building Session - Accreditation and compliance under QCTO

The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) invites you to an essential ETQA Capacity Building Session focused on accreditation and compliance under Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

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MICT SETA 4IR
Symposium + Expo

Join us for the MICT SETA 4IR Symposium + Expo, as well as the official launch of the MICT SETA-CPUT 4IR Learning Lab on 27-29 May 2026 at the CPUT Bellville Campus.

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Call for Discretionary
Grant Programme Take
Over: Eastern Cape,
Limpopo, KZN,
Western Cape

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Discretionary Grant Notice:
Invoice Submission Deadline

Stakeholders with invoices due on or before 31 March 2026 are requested to submit their claims, together with all required supporting documents and deliverables, by 20 March 2026 to ensure timely processing before the end of the 2025/26 financial year.

Invitation: Capacity Building on
Learning Programmes implementation
and Monitoring & Evaluation

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EISA Exam Tools

Prospective candidates are encouraged to use the EISA simulation tools to test their readiness, identify gaps, and familiarise themselves with the exam format

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Invitation to Apply:
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

The MICT SETA invites suitably qualified and experienced industry professionals to apply for registration as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Africa

2026/27 WSP/ATR
Submission Window is
Now Open

The MICT SETA's Integrated Learner Management System is now officially opened for the submission of the 2026/27 Financial Year WSP/ ATR and PTP/PTR. The system will close at midnight on 30 April 2026

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ACCREDITATION
EXTENSION LETTERS AND
ACCREDITATION VALIDITY
FOR THE 32 HISTORICALLY
REGISTERED
QUALIFICATIONS FALLING
UNDER THE SCOPE OF THE
MEDIA & ICT SECTORS

4IR

Invitation to Apply for
Workplace Approval

The MICT SETA invites SDPs to Apply for Workplace Approval

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Important Notice: Prioritisation
of Discretionary Grant (DG)
Invoice Payments

All compliant DG invoices submitted on time are being prioritised by the MICT SETA for prompt payment in line with the SLA schedule

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Announcement:
Learneship Registration
of Occupational
Qualifications

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Suspension of QCTO
Accreditation Fees Until
Further Notice

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Accreditation Validity
Extension for Skills
Development Providers

ACCREDITATION VALIDITY FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED FOR THE ATTACHED LIST OF 30 HISTORICALLY REGISTERED QUALIFICATIONS FALLING UNDER THE SCOPE OF THE MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES SECTOR

4IR

Fraudulent Submission of
Documents

MICT SETA has identified the submission of fraudulent documents, particularly stipend proof of payments. Stakeholders must ensure all submissions are accurate, truthful, and fully compliant.

4IR

Notice: Updated Learner
Records

All MICT SETA stakeholders implementing or have implemented the SETA-funded learning programmes are requested to update the contact details of learners regularly. This applies to both current participants and those learners who have completed their respective learning programmes

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Zero Tolerance for Unpaid
Stipends

Reminder to all stakeholders: Timely stipend payments are vital for learners’ growth and success. Non-compliance impacts their progress and well-being and may lead to corrective measures.

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Payment of Learner
Stipends During the
Festive Season

The MICT SETA urges all stakeholders to ensure timely payment of learner stipends during and after the festive season. Non-compliance will result in blacklisting and legal action.

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LMS Learner Data Upload

MICT SETA has introduced a learner management system to enable stakeholders to upload learner data and documents online for efficiency and proper record-keeping

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Learnership Stipend

Stipends are disbursed to learners who have successfully attended the learnership programme and fulfilled all programme requirements in accordance with the terms and conditions.

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ROUTE TO OBTAINING AN
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR
CEP / SMEs INVOLVED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN OCCUPATIONAL
QUALIFICATION

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Important Stakeholder
Notice: DG Invoices

Attention All Stakeholders: Adhere to Invoice guidelines to ensure accuracy and SLA compliance for prompt processing - Submit to DGINVOICES@mict.org.za.

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Reimbursement of Quarter
two Employer Grants

The quarter two reimbursement for Employer Grants is impacted due to non-receipt of the Levy download files from the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (DHET).

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Important Notice:
Remote Working

Dear Valued Stakeholder,
Please be advised that the MICT SETA has revised its policies and will be implementing a Working from Home Policy on Mondays. All MICT SETA offices will be closed on Mondays effective immediately. The team is reachable on all electronic platforms via telephone and email.

MictSETA

Warning: Usage of ETD
Practitioner credentials

Skills Development Providers (SDPs) and Education, Training and Development (ETD) Practitioners are cautioned against sharing their credentials with third parties to avoid fraud-related incidents in relation to the unlawful and unauthorised use of their credentials.

4IR

ETQA ONLINE
APPLICATION FORMS

Skills Development Providers may now apply online for all ETQA related applications.

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Certification Print
Schedules

Skills Development Providers may now schedule certification printing with our advisors for all outstanding certificates.

HSFaipi

Stakeholder Alert:
Invoices due for
payment

Stakeholders with outstanding payments exceeding 30 days, may escalate queries to the Manager: Office of the CEO.

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Invoice Submission Process
for Discretionary Grants

Important notice for stakeholders implementing MICT SETA learning programmes.

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Printing of Outstanding
MICT SETA Certificates

An increase in certification fraud, necessitated the design and production of a new, tamper-proof certificate.

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NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS
IMPLEMENTING MICT SETA
FUNDED PROGRAMMES

Stakeholders implementing MICT SETA funded Learning Programmes are expected to comply with the obligation to pay Interns their stipends on time.

HSFaipi

MICT SETA

"To strategically lead the MICT sector skills development system in support of meaningful economic participation of our beneficiaries, for improved socio-economic conditions."

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MICT SETA

We partner with our stakeholders to produce 21st century skills

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Call for Discretionary
Grant Programme Take
Over: Eastern Cape,
Limpopo, KZN,
Western Cape

4IR RESEARCH MOBILE

MICT SETA 4IR
Symposium + Expo

Join us for the MICT SETA 4IR Symposium + Expo, as well as the official launch of the MICT SETA-CPUT 4IR Learning Lab on 27-29 May 2026 at the CPUT Bellville Campus.

shutterstock_1474099580-[Converted]

Call for Discretionary
Grant Programme Take
Over: Eastern Cape,
Limpopo, KZN,
Western Cape

icon Internet World In the hands of a businessman network technology and communication Space input data

Discretionary Grant Notice:
Invoice Submission Deadline

Stakeholders with invoices due on or before 31 March 2026 are requested to submit their claims, together with all required supporting documents and deliverables, by 20 March 2026 to ensure timely processing before the end of the 2025/26 financial year.

Invitation: Capacity Building on
Learning Programmes implementation
and Monitoring & Evaluation

city small

Cloud Administrator
EISA Exam Tools

Prospective candidates are encouraged to use the EISA simulation tools to test their readiness, identify gaps, and familiarise themselves with the exam format

GettyImages-964033964-ca3290057ccc4024b57e755423572264

Invitation to Apply:
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

The MICT SETA invites suitably qualified and experienced industry professionals to apply for registration as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Africa

2026/27 WSP/ATR
Submission Window is
Now Open

The MICT SETA's Integrated Learner Management System is now officially opened for the submission of the 2026/27 Financial Year WSP/ ATR and PTP/PTR. The system will close at midnight on 30 April 2026

GettyImages-964033964-ca3290057ccc4024b57e755423572264

ACCREDITATION
EXTENSION LETTERS AND
ACCREDITATION VALIDITY
FOR THE 32 HISTORICALLY
REGISTERED
QUALIFICATIONS FALLING
UNDER THE SCOPE OF THE
MEDIA & ICT SECTORS

4IR

Invitation to Apply for
Workplace Approval

The MICT SETA invites SDPs to Apply for Workplace Approval

icon Internet World In the hands of a businessman network technology and communication Space input data

Important Notice: Prioritisation
of Discretionary Grant (DG)
Invoice Payments

All compliant DG invoices submitted on time are being prioritised by the MICT SETA for prompt payment in line with the SLA schedule

xads aaacopy

Announcement:
Learneship Registration
of Occupational
Qualifications

tech

Suspension of QCTO
Accreditation Fees Until
Further Notice

Asset-4@2x-80-e1612190490993

Accreditation Validity
Extension for Skills
Development Providers

ACCREDITATION VALIDITY FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED FOR THE ATTACHED LIST OF 30 HISTORICALLY REGISTERED QUALIFICATIONS FALLING UNDER THE SCOPE OF THE MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES SECTOR

4IR

Fraudulent Submission of
Documents

MICT SETA has identified the submission of fraudulent documents, particularly stipend proof of payments. Stakeholders must ensure all submissions are accurate, truthful, and fully compliant.

4IR

Notice: Updated Learner
Records

All MICT SETA stakeholders implementing or have implemented the SETA-funded learning programmes are requested to update the contact details of learners regularly. This applies to both current participants and those learners who have completed their respective learning programmes

tech

Zero Tolerance for Unpaid
Stipends

Reminder to all stakeholders: Timely stipend payments are vital for learners’ growth and success. Non-compliance impacts their progress and well-being and may lead to corrective measures.

tech

Payment of Learner
Stipends During the
Festive Season

The MICT SETA urges all stakeholders to ensure timely payment of learner stipends during and after the festive season. Non-compliance will result in blacklisting and legal action.

laptop (1)

LMS Learner Data Upload

MICT SETA has introduced a learner management system to enable stakeholders to upload learner data and documents online for efficiency and proper record-keeping

Youth day-banner-flip-2

Learnership Stipend

Stipends are disbursed to learners who have successfully attended the learnership programme and fulfilled all programme requirements in accordance with the terms and conditions.

laptop (1)

ROUTE TO OBTAINING AN
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR
CEP / SMEs INVOLVED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN OCCUPATIONAL
QUALIFICATION

Asset-4@2x-80-e1612190490993

Important Stakeholder
Notice: DG Invoices

Attention All Stakeholders: Adhere to Invoice guidelines to ensure accuracy and SLA compliance for prompt processing - Submit to DGINVOICES@mict.org.za.

shutterstock_744359020-min (2)

Reimbursement of Quarter
two Employer Grants

The quarter two reimbursement for Employer Grants is impacted due to non-receipt of the Levy download files from the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (DHET).

sytem

Important Notice:
Remote Working

Dear Valued Stakeholder,
Please be advised that the MICT SETA has revised its policies and will be implementing a Working from Home Policy on Mondays. All MICT SETA offices will be closed on Mondays effective immediately. The team is reachable on all electronic platforms via telephone and email.

MictSETA

Warning: Usage of ETD
Practitioner credentials

Skills Development Providers (SDPs) and Education, Training and Development (ETD) Practitioners are cautioned against sharing their credentials with third parties to avoid fraud-related incidents in relation to the unlawful and unauthorised use of their credentials.

4IR

ETQA ONLINE
APPLICATION FORMS

Skills Development Providers may now apply online for all ETQA related applications.

shutterstock_350692013 (1)

Certification Print
Schedules

Skills Development Providers may now schedule certification printing with our advisors for all outstanding certificates.

HSFaipi

Stakeholder Alert:
Invoices due for
payment

Stakeholders with outstanding payments exceeding 30 days, may escalate queries to the Manager: Office of the CEO.

tech

Invoice Submission Process
for Discretionary Grants

Important notice for stakeholders implementing MICT SETA learning programmes.

shutterstock_744359020-min (2)

Printing of Outstanding
MICT SETA Certificates

An increase in certification fraud, necessitated the design and production of a new, tamper-proof certificate.

tech

NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS
IMPLEMENTING MICT SETA
FUNDED PROGRAMMES

Stakeholders implementing MICT SETA funded Learning Programmes are expected to comply with the obligation to pay Interns their stipends on time.

HSFaipi

MICT SETA

"To strategically lead the MICT sector skills development system in support of meaningful economic participation of our beneficiaries, for improved socio-economic conditions."

xads aaacopy

MICT SETA

We partner with our stakeholders to produce 21st century skills

shutterstock_1474099580-[Converted]

Call for Discretionary
Grant Programme Take
Over: Eastern Cape,
Limpopo, KZN,
Western Cape

MICTSETA PAIA Manual

MICT SETA PAIA Form 2

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