The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority, known as the [“MICT SETA”], was established in terms of the skills development act of 1998 and is responsible for skills development in the Advertising, Electronic Media and Film, Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications sectors and their sub-sectors.
These sub-sectors are varied but interconnected and are at the forefront of technology. The products and services provided in the sub-sectors are complementary to one another.
There are almost 20,000 employers in the sector of which about half are in the information technology sub-sector.
The MICT SETA intends to engage in learning programmes that lead to employment and new venture creation, whilst at the same time engaging in programmes that assist in bridging the digital divide especially in rural areas.