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:
Siseko Artisan & Management Institute
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
02-QCTO/SDP200923150700Siseko Artisan & Management Institute
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923150700Siyazama Professional Management Services
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
07-QCTO/SDP091123114440SM TRAINING
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP080824202749SOMVI CATERING AND GENERAL SERVICES
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
05-QCTO/SDP041223145825SOMVI CATERING AND GENERAL SERVICES
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
05-QCTO/SDP041223145825South West Gauteng TVET College – Molapo Campus
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP061023054407South West Gauteng TVET College – Molapo campus
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP080724191818South West Gauteng TVET College – Molapo campus
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP080724191818South West Gauteng TVET College – Molapo Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
07-QCTO/SDP180823044837Success Christian Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
09-QCTO/SDP180124102634T-Africa Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Certificate: Dozer Operator
07-QCTO/SDP081123232827T-Africa Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Certificate: Sideboom Operator
07-QCTO/SDP081123232827T-Africa Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Certificate: Sideboom Operator
07-QCTO/SDP081123233334Thandezinhle Skills Development Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080224134624Thandezinhle Skills Development Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
05-QCTO/SDP080224134624The Ndlovu Medical Trust
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)151021125723The Ndlovu Medical Trust
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
09-QCTO/SDP151021-3192The Ndlovu Medical Trust
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
09-QCTO/SDP151021-3192The Ndlovu Medical Trust
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
09-QCTO/SDP151021125723The Ndlovu Medical Trust
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
09-QCTO/SDP151021125723Tjeka Training Matters (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Hot Water System Installer (Solar Water Installer)
07-QCTO/SDP150621-2103Tjeka Training Matters (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Hot Water System Installer (Heat Pump Installer)
07-QCTO/SDP230621-2243Tjeka Training Matters (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP161123153550📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →