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:
Cosmo Training Academy
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)250623171841Cotlands
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
QCTOSDP01200804- 2102CPME
Occupational Certificate: Surface Grader Operator
07-QCTO/SDP230624005637CPME
Occupational Certificate: Dozer Operator
07-QCTO/SDP230624005637CPME (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
07-QCTO/SDP310723103603CPME (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)310723103603CPME Training
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP180824112254CPME Training
Occupational Certificate: Water Cart Operator
07-QCTO/SDP300424105610CPME Training
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP180824112254CPME Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP041122070740CR Global Training and Development
Occupational Certificate: Crane or Hoist Operator (Onsetter)
07-QCTO/SDP200721-2408Crane International Academy
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
05-QCTO/SDP030824202123Crane International Academy
Occupational Certificate: Contact Centre Manager
05-QCTO/SDP160824204905Crane International Academy
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
05-QCTO/SDP160824204905Crane International Academy
Occupational Certificate: Management Assistant
05-QCTO/SDP160824204905Crane International Academy
Occupational Certificate: Marketing Coordinator
05-QCTO/SDP160824204905Crane International Academy
Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor
05-QCTO/SDP160824204905CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – DURBAN CAMPUS
National Certificate: N5 Public Management
05-QCTO/SDP030724170640CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – DURBAN CAMPUS
National Certificate: N4 Public Management
05-QCTO/SDP030724170640CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – DURBAN CAMPUS
National Certificate: N4 Human Resource Management
05-QCTO/SDP030724170351CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – DURBAN CAMPUS
National Certificate: N6 Human Resource Management
05-QCTO/SDP030724170351CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – DURBAN CAMPUS
National Certificate: N6 Financial Management
05-QCTO/SDP030724170640CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – DURBAN CAMPUS
National Certificate: N5: Tourism
05-QCTO/SDP030724170351CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – DURBAN CAMPUS
National Certificate: N5 Human Resource Management
05-QCTO/SDP030724170351📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →