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:
Tourvest Restaurants & Taverns – Bertha's Restaurant
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOSDP01190515- 1636Tourvest Restaurants & Taverns – Black MARLIN Restaurant
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOSDP01190515- 1639Tourvest Restaurants & Taverns – Cattle Baron Harbour Bay
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOSDP01190515- 1641Tourvest Restaurants & Taverns – The Alba Boat Restaurant
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOSDP01190515- 1638Tourvest Restaurants & Taverns -Maresol Restaurant
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOSDP01190515- 1640Tourvest Restaurants & Taverns -Quay4 Restaurant & Tavern
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOSDP01190515- 1637TSHWANE NORTH TVET COLLEGE – Soshanguve Campus
Occupational Certificate: Conference and Events Organiser
07-QCTO/SDP270824131941Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute
Occupational Certificate: Cook
07-QCTO/AC-TTC271123230003Turaco Hospitality Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOSDP01191212- 1883UXI Sport
Occupational Certificate: Fitness Instructor
07-QCTO/SDP281123044105UXI Sport
Occupational Certificate: Individual Fitness Instructor
07-QCTO/SDP281123044105UXI Sport
Occupational Certificate: Fitness Instructor
07-QCTO/SDP281123044105Vhembe TVET College – Shingwedzi Campus
Occupational Certificate: Food Handler
09-QCTO/SDP080224122849Vhembe TVET College – Shingwedzi Campus
Occupational Certificate: Food Handler
09-QCTO/SDP170224153708West Coast Chef School
Occupational Certificate: Cook
01-QCTO/SDP141021-3190West Coast Chef School
Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand
01-QCTO/SDP141021-3190West Coast Chef School
Occupational Certificate: Food Handler
01-QCTO/SDP141021-3190📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →