MICT SETA | Sector Education and Training Authority

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2026/27 Discretionary
Grant Funding Window Now Open!

Eligible stakeholders in the Media and ICT sub-sectors are invited to apply for Discretionary Grant funding to support growth and development within the MICT sector.
Deadline: 30 November 2025, midnight (no extensions will be granted)

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Invitation: Annual General
Meeting 2025 (Hybrid)

The MICT SETA invites all employee and employer organisations and stakeholders within the MICT sector to the 2025 Annual General Meeting, in line with clause 14(3) of the MICT SETA Constitution. The meeting will take place on Friday, 5 December 2025

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Discretionary Grant Invoice
Submission 2025

Stakeholders with invoices due in November and December 2025 must submit their invoices together with the required deliverables as outlined in Annexure A of the Service Level Agreement by 5 December 2025.

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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

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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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Heritage Month Commemoration

MICT SETA remains committed to building digital skills and preparing South Africans for 4IR, ensuring our heritage shapes a dynamic and inclusive future

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Data Science Practitioner
EISA Exemplar Paper

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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2025 Stakeholder
Engagement Roadshows

The MICT SETA cordially invites all stakeholders to attend the 2025 Stakeholder Engagement Roadshows, which will be hosted in a hybrid format. These informative sessions will run from 26 August to 14 October 2025 across four regions

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Announcement:
Learneship Registration
of Occupational
Qualifications

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Upcoming 2025 ETQA Capacity
Building Sessions

These sessions are designed to empower accredited Skills Development Providers with critical updates, tools, and insights to support compliance and enhance the delivery of quality training within the MICT sector.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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