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:
Nkangala TVET College – Middelburg Skills Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)180823052833NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP081121-3459NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP081121-3459NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP081121-3458NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP081121-3458Northern Cape Rural TVET College – Namaqualand Campus
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
03-QCTO/SDP091222043818Northern Cape Rural TVET College – Namaqualand Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)091222043818Northern Cape Rural TVET College – Namaqualand Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
03-QCTO/SDP091222043818Northern Cape Rural TVET College – Namaqualand Campus
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)091222043818Northlink TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
QCTOASC00210429- 2324Northlink TVET College – Bellville Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Workshop Tool Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP090624162849Northlink TVET College – Bellville campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Wheel Balancer
01-QCTO/SDP090224123533Northlink TVET College – Bellville Campus
Occupational Certificate: Panel Beater
01-QCTO/SDP180922213949Northlink TVET College – Bellville Campus
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP180922213949Northlink TVET College – Bellville Campus
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP180922213949Northlink TVET College – Bellville Campus
Occupational Certificate: Vehicle Painter (Automobile and Marine Painter)
01-QCTO/SDP180922213949Northlink TVET College – Wingfield Campus
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP161022175112Optimum Engineering
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
07-QCTO/SDP030822123432Optimum Engineering Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
QCTOSDP01200305-1934Optimum Engineering Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
QCTOSDP01200305-1934Optimum Engineering Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
QCTOSDP01200305-1934Optimum Engineering Training
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/AC-TTC231123190434Optimum Engineering Training
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123190434Optimum Engineering Training
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/AC-TTC231123190434📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →