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:
Industrial Education and Training Institution
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/AC-TTC260824130306Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/AC-TTC160824155950Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC160824160821Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/AC-TTC160824155950Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
01-QCTO/AC-TTC160824155950Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC160824155950Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/AC-TTC160824155950Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC160824155950Industrial Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/AC-TTC160824160821Industries Education & Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
02-QCTO/SDP091022135626Industries Education & Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP180124095601Industries Education & Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070823095639Industries Education and Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
01-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123181230Industry Education Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP251023061057Industry Education Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
01-QCTO/SDP251023061057IST Academy
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP230323085223Izibuko the Bridge Investment and Projects
Occupational Certificate: Production Process Controller
07-QCTO/SDP220824185055JMC Technical Training
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
04-QCTO/AC-TTC270424205452JMC Technical Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
04-QCTO/AC-TTC160824162109JMC Technical Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
04-QCTO/AC-TTC310724133240Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
07-QCTO/SDP070823213332kavod Holdings and Projects
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/AC-TTC030824234033kavod Holdings and Projects
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/AC-TTC030824234033Khosithi Artisan and Skills Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/AC-TTC150323012629📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →