Unlock Your Future in Media and ICT
If you’re an ambitious young South African with an interest in technology, media, or communications, the MICT SETA Skills Development Programmes for 2025/2026 could be your pathway to a meaningful and rewarding career. Whether you’re looking for a bursary, internship, or learnership, MICT SETA offers multiple opportunities designed to equip unemployed youth and professionals in the sector with valuable skills, experience, and qualifications.
What Is MICT SETA?
The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) is a government-backed institution dedicated to developing critical skills in the ICT and media sectors. Funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training, MICT SETA focuses on empowering both unemployed youth and current sector employees.
Its programmes span five major subsectors:
- Advertising
- Film and Electronic Media
- Electronics
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications
By bridging the digital divide—particularly in underdeveloped or rural regions—MICT SETA is actively shaping a more skilled and inclusive digital workforce.
Why These Programmes Exist
Purpose of the Programmes
MICT SETA launched these programmes with the goal of:
- Promoting rapid skills development
- Ensuring training quality across ICT-related fields
- Supporting job creation and entrepreneurship in South Africa
These initiatives aren’t just about learning—they’re about access, equity, and opportunity. Especially for communities that are often left behind in the tech space, MICT SETA’s focus on rural participation is a game-changer.
Types of Programmes Offered
Learnerships, Internships, Bursaries & Short Courses
Let’s break down what’s available and who qualifies:
Learnerships
- Qualifications: NQF Level 3–6 (e.g., IT Systems Support, Graphic Design)
- Duration: 12 to 18 months
- Eligibility: Grade 12 required
- Stipend: Estimated R3,000 to R5,000 per month
Bursaries
- Qualifications: Undergraduate (e.g., BSc in Computer Science, BCom in Digital Marketing)
- Duration: 1 to 4 years
- Eligibility: Grade 12 and proof of tertiary acceptance
- Funding: Up to R75,000 (covers tuition, books, accommodation)
Internships
- Qualifications: NQF Level 6–7 (e.g., Digital Media, Telecommunications)
- Duration: 12 to 24 months
- Eligibility: Diploma or degree required
- Stipend: Estimated R3,000 to R5,000 per month
Skills Programmes
- Content: Short courses (e.g., Cybersecurity, Film Editing)
- Duration: 1 to 6 months
- Eligibility: Grade 12
- Funding: Partial (no stipend provided)
Each of these programmes combines classroom training, hands-on experience, and formal assessment to deliver nationally recognized qualifications.
What Will You Be Doing?
Key Responsibilities by Programme Type
Learnerships
- Participate in technical and creative tasks in ICT or media
- Attend classroom training and complete workplace assessments
- Follow ethical and professional industry standards
Bursaries
- Maintain satisfactory academic performance
- Submit progress reports regularly
- Engage in practical projects related to your field of study
Internships
- Assist with ICT operations, content creation, or media production
- Support software, marketing, and hardware teams
- Take part in mentorship sessions and development workshops
What Are the Benefits?
Real Value That Sets You Up for the Future
- Monthly stipends of R3,000 to R5,000 for internships and learnerships
- Bursary support up to R75,000, covering tuition, books, and housing
- Nationally recognized qualifications on NQF Levels 3 to 7
- Hands-on work experience in high-demand fields
- Access to industry mentors and MICT SETA-accredited training providers
- Improved job prospects across the media and ICT sectors
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
- Age 18–35 for learnerships and bursaries (no age cap for internships)
- Grade 12 qualification required
- Must be unemployed or working in the media/ICT field (depending on programme)
- Must not have previously enrolled in the same MICT SETA programme
- Must have a clean criminal record and be able to pass a background check
Additional Considerations
Preference Will Be Given To:
- Applicants from Employment Equity groups (Black, Coloured, Indian, women, and persons with disabilities)
- Residents in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, or rural areas
- Individuals committed to completing the full programme duration
Ideal Candidate Profile
Skills and Qualities They’re Looking For
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Creativity and a passion for technology or media
- Problem-solving skills, especially for internships or learnerships
- Solid computer literacy
- Adaptability and a collaborative spirit
What Makes MICT SETA Worth Your Time?
By joining any of the MICT SETA Skills Development Programmes, you’re not just gaining a qualification—you’re gaining real-world experience, a professional network, and a clear career path. Whether you want to get into graphic design, software development, telecommunications, or digital media, these programmes open the door.
More importantly, you’ll be contributing to South Africa’s growing digital economy, one skill at a time.
How to Apply
Follow These Steps Carefully
The application window closes in early 2026, with March typically being the cut-off for bursaries. Here’s what to do:
- Prepare your documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified qualifications (Grade 12, diploma/degree, or university acceptance letter for bursaries)
- Certified proof of residence (within the last 6 months)
- Specify the programme you’re applying for (e.g., “Learnership: IT Systems Support”)
- Submit your application either:
- By email to: info@mict.org.za
- By hand to:
Gallagher House,
Gallagher Convention Centre,
19 Richards Drive,
Halfway House, Midrand, 1685 - By post to:
PO Box 5585, Halfway House, 1685
⚠️ Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 60 to 90 days after the deadline. If you don’t hear back, unfortunately, your application was not successful. No fees are required to apply.
Contact Details
For all enquiries:
- Email: info@mict.org.za
- Phone: +27 11 207 2600 / +27 11 207 2603
- Website: www.mict.org.za
- Postal Address: PO Box 5585, Halfway House, 1685
- Physical Address: Gallagher House, Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richards Drive, Midrand