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:
Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Paving Screed Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624000831Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Surface Roller Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624000831African Academy For The Built Environment
Occupational Certificate: Draughtsperson (Piping Draught Person)
07-QCTO/SDP030822154923AFRITRAINEX
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
07-QCTO/SDP080824083043Akaf Artisan Centre
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
06-QCTO/AC-TTC150224142039Akaf Artisan Centre
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
06-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224142039Akaf Bodyguards
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
06-QCTO/SDP150724133532Amagema Development Consultants
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
05-QCTO/AC-TTC030824231807Amagema Development Consultants
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC030824231807Amagema Development Consultants
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC030824231807Amilak Training Center
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP220323140040Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/SDP101121-3556B Safe Africa Training
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
03-QCTO/SDP110723132006B Safe Africa Training
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
03-QCTO/SDP110723132006B Safe Africa Training Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)030224172655B Safe Africa Training Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
03-QCTO/SDP030224172655B Safe Africa Training Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
03-QCTO/SDP030224172655Baahi Institute of Learning NPC
Occupational Certificate: Hot Water System Installer (Solar Water Installer)
07-QCTO/SDP300424095900Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Skid Steer Loader Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Excavator Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Barjume Trading Enterprises
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP031122162901Batau Plumbing
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
09-QCTO/SDP150724194320Belcomec Training
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070722143109Belcomec Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
01-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150922124400📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →