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:
M2 Engineering Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
QCTOSDP01191128- 1869Madzahisi Trading Enterprise
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
QCTOSDP01190930- 1815Madzahisi Trading Enterprise
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
QCTOSDP01190930- 1815Mahube Training and Development
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
09-QCTO/AC-TTC150224122604Majoncar Projects and Training Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
09-QCTO/SDP041223122319Majuba TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC191023190904Majuba TVET College
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
05-QCTO/SDP161123144852Majuba TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC280423134712Majuba TVET College t/a Newcastle Training Centre
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150722095421Maluti TVET College – Itemoheleng Campus
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
04-QCTO/SDP170224185001Maluti TVET College – Kwetlisong Campus
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
04-QCTO/SDP261022051214Marger Training and Properties
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
07-QCTO/SDP081123192139Marger Training and Properties
Occupational Certificate: Skid Steer Loader Operator
07-QCTO/SDP280724201440Marger Training and Properties
Occupational Certificate: Excavator Operator
07-QCTO/SDP280724201440Master Builders Association Greater Boland
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP230621-2246Master Builders Association Greater Boland
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
QCTOSDP01200930- 2137Master Builders Association Greater Boland
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
QCTOSDP01200930- 2137Mawuli Properties trading as Vibrant Property Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
06-QCTO/SDP070224084221Mawuli Properties trading as Vibrant Property Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070224084221Mawuli Properties trading as Vibrant Property Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
06-QCTO/SDP070224084221Mawuli Properties trading as Vibrant Property Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070224080916MCD Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
07-QCTO/SDP071123132719MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP140723105326Merrod Trading 122
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
06-QCTO/SDP160124143121📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →