Invitation to Apply: Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Dear Valued Stakeholder,

The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) invites suitably qualified and experienced industry professionals to apply for registration as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

The SME pool supports the facilitation and assessment of occupational qualifications registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF), ensuring that training and assessment practices remain relevant, credible, and aligned with current industry standards.

Purpose of SME Registration

The SME pool is a critical mechanism that enables MICT SETA to uphold high-quality implementation of occupational qualifications. Registered SMEs play a direct role in strengthening South Africa’s skills development ecosystem within the MICT sector.

Benefits for Industry Experts

Registration as an SME offers the following benefits:

•          Recognition and validation of professional expertise within the national skills development system

•          Exposure to emerging occupational standards and continuous professional development

•          Opportunities to influence and shape the future ICT talent pipeline

•          Income-generating opportunities through facilitation, assessment, and SETA-commissioned activities

•          Contribution to sector transformation and national capacity building

Benefits for the MICT Sectors

Expanding the SME database supports:

•          Stronger alignment between training outputs and labour market needs

•          Improved availability of qualified facilitators and assessors

•          Enhanced quality assurance and industry relevance

•          Increased responsiveness to evolving digital and ICT skills demands

Industry professionals with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply and become part of the MICT SETA SME pool.

Apply here: https://lms.mict.org.za/accounts/register

 Yours in Skills Development,

MICT SETA