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:
Adult Education Institute
Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor
01-QCTO/SDP050724151220Advanced Artisan Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
QCTOSDP01200303- 1922Advanced Artisan Training Centre(PTY) LTD
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200303- 1922Advanced Artisan Training Centre(PTY) LTD
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200303- 1922Advanced Assessments and Training
Occupational Certificate: Supply and Distribution Manager
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220224220339Advanced Assessments and Training
Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824221234Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
07-QCTO/SDP271123055450Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3503Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP271123055450Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator: Public Service Administrator
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3503Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)271123055450Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Contact Centre Manager
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3503Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes: Workplace Essential Skills
07-QCTO/SDP080224125946Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Adult Literacy Teacher
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3503Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: New Venture Creation
07-QCTO/SDP210424202059Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Workplace Preparation
07-QCTO/SDP080224125946Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Conflict Management
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080224125946Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Conflict Management
07-QCTO/SDP080224125946Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3503Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140423100413Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
07-QCTO/SDP140423100413Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP080923095300Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140423100413Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
07-QCTO/SDP140423100413📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →