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:
National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd -Parow
Occupational Certificate: Manufacturing Workshop Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP200721-2401National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd (NTIP) – Gauteng
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
QCTOASC00200228- 1917National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd: Gauteng COE
Occupational Certificate: Tooling Machinist
QCTOSDP00180517- 740National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd: Gauteng COE
Occupational Certificate: Manufacturing Workshop Assistant
07- QCTO/SDP200721- 2402National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd: Gauteng COE
Occupational Certificate: Tooling CAD Operator
07- QCTO/SDP200721- 2402National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd: Gauteng COE
Occupational Certificate: CNC Turning Machinist
07- QCTO/SDP200721- 2402National Technologies Implementation Platform (Pty) Ltd: Gauteng COE
Occupational Certificate: CNC Milling Machinist
07- QCTO/SDP200721- 2402National Technologies Implementation Platform Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: EDM Plunge Operator
02-QCTO/SDP200721- 2400National Technologies Implementation Platform Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: EDM Wire Operator
02-QCTO/SDP200721-2400National Technologies Implementation Platform Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: CNC Turning Machinist
02-QCTO/SDP200721-2400National Technologies Implementation Platform Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Manufacturing Workshop Assistant
02-QCTO/SDP200721-2400National Technologies Implementation Platform Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tooling Machinist
QCTOSDP01200310- 1956National Technologies Implementation Platform Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Milling Machine Operator
02-QCTO/SDP200721-2400New Age Engineering Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
08-QCTO/SDP041223125848Newcastle Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231122082551Ngodwana Training Skill Centre
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/AC-TTC230323133239Nkangala Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/AC-TTC210624182954Nkangala TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224130839Nkangala TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224130839Nkangala TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224130839Nkangala TVET College – Middelburg Campus
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/SDP210823210826Nkangala TVET College – Middelburg Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/SDP210823210826Nkangala TVET College – Middelburg Campus
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/SDP210823204119Nkangala TVET College – Middelburg Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)210823210826📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →