MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority) is the statutory body responsible for skills development across South Africa’s media, information and communication technology sectors. It coordinates and implements sector skills plans, accredits training providers, registers and issues qualifications and unit standards on the National Qualifications Framework, administers learnerships, apprenticeships and workplace-based training, and disburses grants and funding to support employer and learner development.

Certification through MICT SETA delivers tangible advantages for both individuals and employers. Below are key benefits that demonstrate why accredited training and certification matter:

Key benefits:

• Formal recognition and credibility: nationally recognised qualifications that validate skills against industry standards.
• Improved employability and career progression: certified individuals are more attractive to employers and have clearer pathways for advancement.
• Compliance and procurement advantages: certification supports regulatory and tender requirements, aiding organisations in meeting contractual obligations.
• Access to funding and incentives: employers and learners may qualify for grants, levy rebates and financial support linked to accredited training.
• Consistent training quality and reduced risk: accredited providers follow standardised curricula and assessment, ensuring reliable competence and lowering operational errors.
• Competitive differentiation and customer confidence: certified teams demonstrate professionalism and reliability, strengthening market reputation and client trust.