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:
Empilweni Education PTY LTD – Randburg Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220724140151Empirical Academy
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
07-QCTO/SDP130622101800Empirical Academy
Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220922070815Empirical Academy
Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker
07-QCTO/SDP220922070815Empirical Academy
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/SDP220922070815Empirical Training Agency (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
07-QCTO/SDP240621-2237Empowering People SA Pty Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
06-QCTO/SDP240424054424Empowering People SA Pty Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
06-QCTO/SDP240424054424Empowering People SA Pty Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
06-QCTO/SDP240424054424EN MZANSI MINING SKILLS ACADEMY
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
08-QCTO/SDP210524154903EN MZANSI MINING SKILLS ACADEMY
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
08-QCTO/SDP210524154903EN MZANSI MINING SKILLS ACADEMY
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
08-QCTO/SDP210524154903EN MZANSI MINING SKILLS ACADEMY
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
08-QCTO/SDP210524154903EN MZANSI MINING SKILLS ACADEMY
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
08-QCTO/SDP210524154903EN Mzansi Mining Skills Academy
National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer
08-QCTO/SDP170824094403Enpower Training Services
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
01-QCTO/SDP020824101014Enpower Training Services
Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
01-QCTO/SDP020824101014Enpower Training Services
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/SDP020824101838Enpower Training Services
Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
05-QCTO/SDP020824101838Enpower Training Services
Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP020824101303Enpower Training Services
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP020824101303Enpower Training Services
Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP020824101303EQ Project Managers and Safety Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
02-QCTO/SDP031221-3918ESM Training
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP240424062514📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →