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:
Msunduzi Skills Centre
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
05-QCTO/SDP231023223131Mthetana Trading and Construction
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123183325Mthetana Trading and Construction
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123183003MTL Training and Projects
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/AC-TTC250124150733MTL Training and Projects
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
08-QCTO/AC-TTC250124145949Mutatshi Consultant (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
QCTOSDP01190729- 1759National Artisan Consortium
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/AC-TTC040824154350National Skills and Technical College
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
08-QCTO/SDP230323103306National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Surface Grinding Operator
05-QCTO/SDP310321-1326National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: Surface Grinding Operator
01-QCTO/SDP300321-1193National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd: Gauteng COE
Occupational Certificate: Surface Grinding Operator
07- QCTO/SDP200721- 2402National Technologies Implementation Platform Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Surface Grinding Operator
02-QCTO/SDP200721- 2400Ndlovu Medical Trust
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
09-QCTO/AC-TTC210624174526Newcastle Training Centre
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
05-QCTO/SDP120823050836Newcastle Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
05-QCTO/AC-TTC231122082551NIMET
Occupational Certificate: Draughtsperson (Piping Draught Person)
07-QCTO/SDP041122151647NKR Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
02-QCTO/SDP241121-3899NKR Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
02-QCTO/SDP241121-3899NMI Skills Training
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)180623201529Nndivhadzeni (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
QCTOSDP01190729- 1760Nobo Training and Development Services
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
06-QCTO/SDP071023225940Nobo Training and Development Services
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
06-QCTO/SDP240622152751Nobo Training and Development Services
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
06-QCTO/SDP040623030610Nobo Training and Development Services
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)071023225940📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →