MICT SETA | Sector Education and Training Authority

ACCREDITATION EXTENSION
APPLICATIONS

Guidance on the process for applying for accreditation extensions for qualifications granted a final transitional extension

Notice to Stakeholders:
Temporary Telephone System Issue

Please be advised that the MICT SETA MS Teams Telephone System is currently experiencing a technical issue affecting calls to our switchboard. Should you experience difficulty reaching us, kindly dial the switchboard using the following format: +27 11 207 2600 Our ICT Division is working to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Invitation to Join ETQA
Capacity Building Session
– 27 July 2026

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MICT SETA ETQA Division cordially invites all Assessors, Moderators, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Facilitators to participate in the upcoming ETQA Stakeholder Capacity Building Session

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Discretionary Grant
Funding Takeover
Opportunity - Limpopo

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Stakeholders in the Film & TV sub-sector are invited to apply for Discretionary Grant Funding to take over the implementation of an existing Learnership Programme (Limpopo).

Discretionary Grant
Funding Takeover
Opportunity - Gauteng

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

Mandela Month

This Mandela Month the MICT SETA honours Nelson Mandela’s Legacy of service: Creating Opportunities, One Act of Service at a Time.
#ItsStillInOurHands

Important Notice:
Extension of Lifespan for
Listed Skills Programmes The lifespan of listed Skills Programmes
previously scheduled to end in 2024,
2025 and 2026 has been extended. LEARN MORE Final Six-Month Extension ,
for Selected Expired
MICT SETA Qualifications LEARN MORE Attention SDPs, employers, learners and stakeholders: Selected expired MICT SETA qualifications have been granted a final six-month extension for learner enrolment and achievement. 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. Learn More WORKPLACE APPROVAL FOR
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS LEARN MORE This is an Important Update: Workplace Approval for Occupational Qualifications. LEARN MORE 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 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). Apply Today ACCREDITATION
EXTENSION LETTERS AND
ACCREDITATION VALIDITY
FOR THE 32 HISTORICALLY
REGISTERED
QUALIFICATIONS FALLING
UNDER THE SCOPE OF THE
MEDIA & ICT SECTORS Learn More Invitation to Apply for
Workplace Approval LEARN MORE The MICT SETA invites SDPs to Apply for Workplace Approval 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 READ MORE Announcement:
Learneship Registration
of Occupational
Qualifications LEARN MORE LEARN MORE Suspension of QCTO
Accreditation Fees Until
Further Notice Accreditation Validity
Extension for Skills
Development Providers Learn More 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 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. Learn More Notice: Updated Learner
Records LEARN MORE 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 LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE 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. LMS Learner Data Upload LEARN MORE MICT SETA has introduced a learner management system to enable stakeholders to upload learner data and documents online for efficiency and proper record-keeping Learnership Stipend LEARN MORE 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 LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE 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). READ MORE 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. LEARN MORE 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. Read More ETQA ONLINE
APPLICATION FORMS Skills Development Providers may now apply online for all ETQA related applications. LEARN MORE Certification Print
Schedules Skills Development Providers may now schedule certification printing with our advisors for all outstanding certificates. LEARN MORE Stakeholder Alert:
Invoices due for
payment Stakeholders with outstanding payments exceeding 30 days, may escalate queries to the Manager: Office of the CEO. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE 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.
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." MICT SETA We partner with our stakeholders to produce 21st century skills 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. Learn More

LEARN MORE 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 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). Apply Today ACCREDITATION
EXTENSION LETTERS AND
ACCREDITATION VALIDITY
FOR THE 32 HISTORICALLY
REGISTERED
QUALIFICATIONS FALLING
UNDER THE SCOPE OF THE
MEDIA & ICT SECTORS Learn More Invitation to Apply for
Workplace Approval LEARN MORE The MICT SETA invites SDPs to Apply for Workplace Approval 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 READ MORE Announcement:
Learneship Registration
of Occupational
Qualifications LEARN MORE LEARN MORE Suspension of QCTO
Accreditation Fees Until
Further Notice Accreditation Validity
Extension for Skills
Development Providers Learn More 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 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. Learn More Notice: Updated Learner
Records LEARN MORE 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 LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE 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. LMS Learner Data Upload LEARN MORE MICT SETA has introduced a learner management system to enable stakeholders to upload learner data and documents online for efficiency and proper record-keeping Learnership Stipend LEARN MORE 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 LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE 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). READ MORE 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. LEARN MORE 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. Read More ETQA ONLINE
APPLICATION FORMS Skills Development Providers may now apply online for all ETQA related applications. LEARN MORE Certification Print
Schedules Skills Development Providers may now schedule certification printing with our advisors for all outstanding certificates. LEARN MORE Stakeholder Alert:
Invoices due for
payment Stakeholders with outstanding payments exceeding 30 days, may escalate queries to the Manager: Office of the CEO. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE 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.
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." MICT SETA We partner with our stakeholders to produce 21st century skills Call for Discretionary
Grant Programme Take
Over: Eastern Cape,
Limpopo, KZN,
Western Cape Apply Now

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