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:
Orbit TVET College – Rustenburg Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Workshop Tool Assistant
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290124102258P & T Technology
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/SDP220923134822P & T Technology
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/SDP220923134822PE TVET COLLEGE – STRUANDALE CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Bicycle Repairer
02-QCTO/SDP160824105242PE TVET COLLEGE – STRUANDALE CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
02-QCTO/SDP160824105242PE TVET COLLEGE – STRUANDALE CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
02-QCTO/SDP160824105242Petro SA
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
01-QCTO/SDP150724112053Petro SA
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP150724112053Petro SA
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP150724112053Polytech Africa
Occupational Certificate: Mechatronics Technician
07-QCTO/SDP220922121506Port Elizabeth TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
02-QCTO/AC-TTC021022220947Port Elizabeth TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
02-QCTO/AC-TTC021022220947Port Elizabeth TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
02-QCTO/AC-TTC021022220947Port Elizabeth TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
02-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC021022220947PPC Sure Academy Technical skills Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080823120802PPC Sure Academy Technical skills Centre
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200723144925Progress One Learning Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Tooling CAD Operator
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923141934PTSA – Parow Campus
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
01-QCTO/SDP091022141926PtSA Eastern Cape Centre of Exellence (PtSA MS)
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
02-QCTO/AC-TTC201023165431PtSA Eastern Cape Centre of Exellence (PtSA MS)
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
02-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC201023165431PTSA GQEBERHA
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
02-QCTO/SDP091022140134QT Worx Skills Development Centre
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
01-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224133530QT Worx Skills Development Centre
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
01-QCTO/AC-TTC150224133530QT Worx Skills Development Centre
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
01-QCTO/AC-TTC150224133530📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →