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:
AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Reach Lift Truck F5 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824102424AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Truck Mounted Crane C32 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP270824102805AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Counterbalanced Lift Truck F1 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824101711AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Order Picker Lift Truck F8 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824101711AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Pallet Lift Truck F12 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824102424AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Telescopic Boom Handler C46 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP270824102805AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Order Picker Lift Truck F8 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824101711AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Overhead Crane Pendant Radio Controlled C30 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP270824102424AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :VNA Lift Truck F13 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824102805AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Order Picker Lift Truck F9 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824102424AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Counterbalanced Lift Truck F1 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824101711AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Pallet Lift Truck F12 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824102424AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Counterbalanced Lift Truck F1 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824101711AAH Skills and Development (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3 Driver Skills Programme
07-QCTO/SDP270824101711Aaronites Christian Academy
Occupational Certificate: Religious Associate Professional (Christian Religious Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP030821-2577Aaronites Christian Academy
Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional
07-QCTO/SDP030821-2577Abafundi Institute of Health & Technology
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/SDP280423122022Abafundi Institute of Health and Technology
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
QCTOASC00071021-2325Abafundi Institute of Health and Technology
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
QCTOASC00071021-2320Abafundi Training and Technology cc
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
05-QCTO/SDP171122161313Abafundi Training and Technology cc
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
05-QCTO/SDP260923074101Abafundi Training and Technology cc
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)250923161132Abafundi Training and Technology cc
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
05-QCTO/SDP250923161132Abafundi Training and Technology cc
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/SDP250923161132📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →