MICT SETA | Sector Education and Training Authority

Announcement:
Learneship Registration
of Occupational
Qualifications

Easter Holidays
Office Closure

All MICT SETA offices will close at 12h00 on Thursday 17 April 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

We wish you a blessed and safe Easter!

Upcoming 2025 ETQA Capacity
Building Sessions

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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.

Commemorating
Freedom Month

Freedom Month celebrates South Africa’s progress since 1994. At MICT SETA, we empower youth with essential skills to drive the country’s growth and amplify their voices in the digital world.

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Suspension of QCTO
Accreditation Fees Until
Further Notice

Accreditation Validity
Extension for Skills
Development Providers

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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

Important Notice:
Venue Change for JHB
Roadshow

Please note that the Stakeholder Engagement Roadshow will now be held at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. All other event details remain the same. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

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Discretionary Grant Funding
Takeover opportunities

Stakeholders in the MICT sub-sectors are invited to apply for Discretionary Grant Funding to take over the implementation of an existing Learnership Programme (Gauteng)’.

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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MICT SETA SDF Capacity
Building Workshops
2025/26

Join our virtual session to gain valuable insights

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Re-Opening: Call for
Nominations – MICT SETA
Accounting Authority
(2025–2030)

The nomination process has been re-opened due to limited suitable submissions. Constituencies are invited to re-submit candidates who meet the criteria.

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Discretionary Grant Funding
Opportunity Available

We're seeking an organisation to take over an existing TVET placement internship programme through our Discretionary Grant initiative

2025 Stakeholder
Engagement Roadshows

The MICT SETA invites all stakeholder to this year’s Stakeholder Engagement Roadshows which will held in a hybrid format. These informative sessions will be hosted from 06 – 25 March 2025 across five regions.

Notice: Updated Learner
Records

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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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Prepare for the 2025/26
WSP & ATR Submission
Window

Calling all Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs) to join the upcoming capacity building sessions designed to equip you with the tools to submit accurate and comprehensive reports.

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Invitation for Applications:
Independent Chairperson
– Risk Management Committee

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MICT SETA is seeking an Independent Chairperson to oversee risk management, ensure compliance, and drive strong governance within our Risk Management Committee.

2024/25 Discretionary Grant
(DG) Payment Submissions

Stakeholders with DG payments due by 31 March 2025 are requested to submit invoices via the LMS system and all required deliverables by 20 February 2025 to ensure timely processing and inclusion in the 2024/25 financial statements.

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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.

Discretionary Grant
Funding Takeover
Opportunities

Stakeholders in the MICT sub-sectors are invited to apply for Discretionary Grant Funding to take over the implementation of an existing Short Programme and Internship Programme’

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Important Update on
Mandatory Grant Payments

Due to the ongoing challenges with the Skills Development Levy Information System (SDLIS), the MICT SETA wishes to inform all stakeholders that we are currently unable to process the December 2024 Mandatory Grant payments for eligible employers.

2025/26 WSP/ATR Submission
Window is Now Open

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The MICT SETA's Learner Management System is now officially opened for the submission of the 2025/26 Financial Year WSP/ ATR and PTP/PTR. The system will close at midnight on 30 April 2025.

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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.

Assessor and Moderator
Information Session

The MICT SETA invites all registered and prospective assessors, moderators and subject matter experts within the Advertising, Film and Electronic Media, Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications sub-sectors to an information session

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LMS Learner Data Upload

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

Accreditation Validity for
Skills Development Providers

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The MICT SETA wishes to inform all stakeholders and Skills Development Providers that are accredited against the attached list of 30 Historically Registered Qualifications that fall within its scope that their accreditation remains valid in line with the last date of enrolment and last date of achievement as per the Government Gazette dated 3 June 2024, Gazette no 50742

Notice: Submission of Discretionary
Grants Invoices

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All stakeholders that are currently implementing MICT SETA programmes are encouraged to ensure that all Discretionary Grants invoices are submitted to: DGINVOICES@mict.org.za

Learnership Stipend

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

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).

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.

Stakeholder Notice

Transitional arrangements for historically registered qualifications and unit standards prior to 2009.

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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.

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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"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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We partner with our stakeholders to produce 21st century skills

Discretionary Grant Funding
Opportunity Available

We're seeking an organisation to take over an existing TVET placement internship programme through our Discretionary Grant initiative

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