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:
MSC Artisan Academy
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)061123191033MSC Artisan Academy
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
02-QCTO/SDP140724213929MSC Artisan Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
QCTOASC00210614- 2340MSC Artisan Academy Pty(Ltd)
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
QCTOASC00210614-2340MSC Artisan Academy Pty(Ltd)
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
QCTOASC00210614-2340Mthetana Trading and Construction
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC231123183003Mthetana Trading and Construction
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123183003Muluma Advisory Services
Occupational Certificate: Blow Moulding Machine Setter
07-QCTO/SDP220923111512Nampak Products Limited Bevcan Division
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3560Nampak Products Limited Bevcan Division
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3560National Technologies Implementation Platform
Occupational Certificate: CNC Milling Machinist
05-QCTO/SDP200223091209National Technologies Implementation Platform
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
05-QCTO/SDP030523235551National Technologies Implementation Platform
Occupational Certificate: Tooling Machinist
02-QCTO/SDP100823092911National Technologies Implementation Platform
Occupational Certificate: CNC Milling Machinist
05-QCTO/SDP090123094501National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: CNC Turning Machinist
05-QCTO/SDP310321-1326National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tooling CAD Operator
05-QCTO/SDP310321-1326National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Milling Machine Operator
05-QCTO/SDP300321-1194National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: CNC Turning Machinist
01-QCTO/SDP300321-1193National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: EDM Plunge Operator
07-QCTO/SDP050821-2639National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: Tooling CAD Operator
01-QCTO/SDP300321-1193National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: EDM Wire Operator
07-QCTO/SDP050821-2639National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: Milling Machine Operator
01-QCTO/SDP200721-2401National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: CNC Milling Machinist
01-QCTO/SDP200721-2401National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd – Parow
Occupational Certificate: Manufacturing Workshop Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP200721-2401📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →