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:
Full Circle Consultants
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP090724174916Fumani Institute of Learning
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)280423124423Funda Community Training Centre Primary Co-operative
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
QCTOSDP01190819- 1789Funda Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP290822162159Future Leaders Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
08-QCTO/SDP290523112549Future Leaders Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290523112549Future Skills Institute
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP020824102121Future Training College Co-operative Limited
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP291023062645Futuristic Developments NPC
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP240223105734Gaboon Protection – Secure African Experience (Pty) Ltd.
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP260824140153Gaboon Protection – Secure African Experience (Pty) Ltd.
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP260824140153Gaboon Protection – Secure African Experience (Pty) Ltd.
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP260824140153Gaboon Protection – Secure African Experience (Pty) Ltd.
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP260824140153Gauteng Central College
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)250923165431Gauteng Central College
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP250923165431Gauteng Central College
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)250923165431Gauteng City College
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
09-QCTO/SDP240824104924Gauteng City College
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
09-QCTO/SDP240824104924Gauteng City College
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
09-QCTO/SDP240824105246Gauteng City College
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/SDP240824104357Gauteng City College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
QCTOSDP01200319- 1991Gauteng City College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC131022113425Gauteng City College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
QCTOSDP01200310- 1953Gauteng City College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/AC-TTC131022113425📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →