Question 1

Is Melsoft Academy accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Melsoft Academy is accredited by the QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) as a Skills Development Provider under accreditation number 07-QCTO/SDP280823143205. Programmes are quality-assured through the MICT SETA and registered on the NQF through SAQA. Each accredited qualification has its own SAQA ID and NQF level, listed on our accreditation page.

Question 2

Is Melsoft Academy legit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Melsoft Academy is a registered South African EdTech company operating since 2019, with campuses in Rosebank, Johannesburg and Cape Town City Centre. It holds QCTO accreditation number 07-QCTO/SDP280823143205, is a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, and its qualifications are verifiable on the public SAQA register. Independent graduate reviews are published on Course Report and SwitchUp.

Question 3

Are Melsoft qualifications recognised by South African employers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The accredited programmes are occupational certificates registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 5 through SAQA and quality-assured by the MICT SETA, which is the recognised standard for ICT qualifications in South Africa. Employers can verify any qualification by its SAQA ID on allqs.saqa.org.za.

Question 4

How much do Melsoft courses cost and how long do they take?

Accepted Answer

Accredited 12-month qualifications are R 74 999 and bootcamps are R 49 999 for 6–12 months; the Content Creation programme is R 19 999 over 12 weeks. Learners who join the January 2027 intake (starts 25 January 2027) and pay for themselves, or are sponsored by family or a friend, get 30% off: R 52 500 for an accredited qualification and R 35 000 for a bootcamp once-off, or a R 8 000 deposit by 31 December 2026 followed by monthly instalments (interest included) from January 2027 — for example R 3 997 a month over 12 months for an accredited programme, or R 2 453 a month for a bootcamp. The February, March and April 2027 intakes, student loans and employer-sponsored places are at the standard fee. Exact fees, durations and intake dates are on each programme page.

Question 5

What is the 30% general intake offer?

Accepted Answer

Learners who join the 25 January 2027 intake and pay for themselves, or are sponsored by family or a friend, get 30% off the programme fee. Pay a R 8 000 deposit by 31 December 2026 to secure your seat; the balance is paid upfront (R 52 500 total for an accredited programme, R 35 000 for a bootcamp) or in monthly instalments with interest included, starting January 2027. The offer does not apply to the February, March or April 2027 intakes, or to student-loan or employer-sponsored places. Full terms are at melsoftacademy.com/january-intake-offer.

Question 6

Do I need a degree to apply?

Accepted Answer

No. Our accredited programmes accept matric (or equivalent). Bootcamps are open to anyone curious and committed.

Question 7

Are programmes really 100% online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Live sessions, recorded lectures, async cohorts, and 1:1 mentorship — all delivered remotely. Optional in-person meetups in Johannesburg.

Question 8

What does ‘guaranteed internship’ mean?

Accepted Answer

Every accredited graduate is placed into either a paid or unpaid internship with one of our hiring partners. If we can’t place you, you get a full refund of the placement fee.

Question 9

How can I pay for my course?

Accepted Answer

Three ways: pay upfront and save, spread it over 3 to 12 months at no/low interest, or apply for a student loan through a partner such as Manati once you’ve been accepted into a programme. Self-funded and family-sponsored learners in the January 2027 intake get 30% off with a R 8 000 deposit by 31 December 2026. Employer sponsorship and SETA-funded learnerships are also available — chat to a Student Advisor for the right fit.

Question 10

Can my employer pay for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we work with HR teams on our ‘For Corporate’ track. Request a quote and we’ll tailor a programme to your team.

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