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:
MCD Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP020922085544MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/AC-TTC150323103519MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323103519MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/SDP301122214846MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)301122214846MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
07-QCTO/SDP301122214846MCK Training and Skills Development (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP150321- 1047Melco Elevator SA (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Lift Mechanic
QCTOASC00210726- 2350Melco Elevator South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Lift Mechanic
QCTOSDP00190212- 1562Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
02-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC280423135759Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
02-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC280423135759Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
02-QCTO/AC-TTC280423135759Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
02-QCTO/AC-TTC280423135759Metric Automotive Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)
07-QCTO/SDP300522142018Mlangeni Mechanical Engineering
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
05-QCTO/AC-TTC231123182457Mlangeni Mechanical Engineering
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
05-QCTO/AC-TTC231123182457MMTI Holdings
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/SDP300522092241MMTI Holdings
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/SDP300522092241Mopani TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
09-QCTO/AC-TTC030824234846MOPANI TVET COLLEGE – Sir Val Duncan Campus
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
09-QCTO/SDP290424120125MOPANI TVET COLLEGE – Sir Val Duncan Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
09-QCTO/SDP290424120125MOPANI TVET COLLEGE – Sir Val Duncan Campus
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
09-QCTO/SDP290424120125Motheo TVET College (Hillside View Campus)
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
04-QCTO/SDP300323155541Motheo TVET College (Hillside View Campus)
Occupational Certificate: Vehicle Painter (Automobile and Marine Painter)
04-QCTO/SDP300323153153📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →