Find DHET-accredited training providers offering learnerships, skills programmes, occupational certificates and artisan development across all 9 provinces — quality-assured by SETAs.
What is a Skills Development Provider?
A Skills Development Provider (SDP) is an organisation formally accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and registered with a SETA to deliver occupational training in South Africa. SDPs offer nationally recognised qualifications on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework), ranging from short skills programmes to full occupational qualifications and artisan trade certificates.
SDPs serve job seekers looking to gain formal qualifications, matric graduates who did not gain university admission, employed workers whose employers use SETA levies to fund upskilling, and artisan learners pursuing a trade through apprenticeships.
Structured programmes combining classroom training with workplace experience. Lead to a full NQF qualification with a monthly stipend.
Trade apprenticeships leading to a Trade Certificate via the QCTO. Covers Electrician, Plumber, Welder, Boilermaker and more.
New-generation qualifications on the OQSF, designed around real workplace competencies and recognised by employers.
Shorter unit-standard programmes forming part of a full qualification. Ideal for workers needing a specific skill quickly.
- Verify accreditation on the DHET website
- Confirm which SETA quality-assures the programme
- Ask whether SETA-funded learnerships are available
- Check the NQF level of the qualification
Employers who pay SETA levies can claim funding for employee training. Ask your HR department whether you qualify for a fully funded learnership.
What is a SETA?
A Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) is a statutory body established under the Skills Development Act (No. 97 of 1998). South Africa has 21 SETAs, each responsible for a specific economic sector. SETAs collect a Skills Development Levy (1% of payroll) from registered employers and fund learnerships, bursaries, and workplace training. Every accredited Skills Development Provider must be quality-assured by at least one SETA. Click a SETA below to filter providers:
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Occupational Certificate: Non-Commissioned Police Official
01-QCTO/SDP1707241153251 Classie Africa Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
QCTOSDP00181019- 13823 Coin Investments (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Retail Manager: Retail Store Manager
07-QCTO/SDP1404230956353 Coin Investments (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP140423095635360 Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Real Estate Agent
01-QCTO/SDP2802240752363Coin Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Deep Learning Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: New Venture Creation
07-QCTO/SDP0907241321033Coin Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Deep Learning Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: New Venture Creation
07-QCTO/SDP0907241321033Coin Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Deep Learning Academy
Occupational Skills Programmes: Workplace Essential Skills
07-QCTO/SDP0907241321033Sixty Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Embalmer
07-QCTO/SDP3107230941173Sixty Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Embalmer's Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP3107230941173Sixty Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mortician
07-QCTO/SDP1207230804513Sixty Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Embalmer's Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP3107230941174Tops Academy
Bricklayer
06-QCTO/SDP1212232335284Tops Academy
Plumber
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)1212232335284Tops Academy
Carpenter
06-QCTO/SDP121223233528911 Consulting and Services PTY LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP180824105730A.O.T.Sa (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP080224103635A4R Training and Projects
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
04-QCTO/SDP290523102359AA Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/SDP200824222333AAA Phoenix Health and Safety Training and Consulting
Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP240824095448AACA (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Journalist
QCTOSDP01201127- 2265AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Truck Mounted Crane C32 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP270824102805AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Reach Lift Truck F5 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824102424AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :VNA Lift Truck F13 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824102805📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →