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:
Khosithi Artisan and Skills Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323012629Khosithi Artisan and Skills Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323012629Khosithi Artisan and Skills Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/AC-TTC150323012629Khuphuka Training and Development
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220922100339Khuphuka Training and Development
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/SDP220922100339Kitso Ya Boleng
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200323112356Kitso Ya Boleng
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
06-QCTO/SDP150124204130Kitso Ya Boleng NPC
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224221750Kitso Ya Boleng NPC
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
06-QCTO/SDP260224221750Koalisa (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Sales Advisor
07-QCTO/SDP291023070134Lesedi Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP060624055621Lincoln Lubrication SA (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Lubrication Equipment Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP100521-1693Lincoln Lubrication SA (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Lubrication Equipment Mechanic
QCTOASC00200908- 2119Lincoln Lubrication SA Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Lubrication Equipment Machanic
QCTOASC00191203- 1877Magals Training Academy
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP310823114939Maiuba TVET College t/a New Castle Trade Centre
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/SDP240522042725Maiuba TVET College t/a New Castle Trade Centre
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
05-QCTO/SDP280722131905Maiuba TVET College t/a New Castle Trade Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/SDP240522042725Majuba TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/AC-TTC191023190904MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE T/A NEWCASTLE TRAINING CENTRE
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
05-QCTO/SDP010822144819MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE T/A NEWCASTLE TRAINING CENTRE
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
05-QCTO/SDP010822144819Man Automotive SA(Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
QCTOSDP01191009- 1819MCD Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist
07-QCTO/SDP020922085544MCD Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)020922085544📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →