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:
Maselesele Jewellers
Occupational Certificate: Goldsmith
QCTOSDP01190618- 1683Matimba Rigging and Training
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
08-QCTO/AC-TTC231123185449Proearth (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator
QCTOSDP01190902- 1796Proearth (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator
QCTOSDP01190902- 1796Rasehlo Transport and Tourism
Occupational Certificate: Emergency Service and Rescue Official (Mines Rescue Services Worker)
07-QCTO/SDP030824005250Rasehlo Transport and Tourism
Occupational Certificate: Emergency Service and Rescue Official (Mines Rescue Services Worker)
07-QCTO/SDP030824005250Revolutionizing Enterprises In Africa
Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator
07-QCTO/SDP290724194618Revolutionizing Enterprises In Africa
Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator
07-QCTO/SDP290724194618Rigger Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
05-QCTO/SDP261121-3777Rigging Academy of South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
05-QCTO/AC-TTC140922111340Rigging Academy of South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
05-QCTO/SDP300321- 1192Sibanye Gold Academy
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224214926Sibanye Gold Academy
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/SDP260224214926Sibanye Gold Academy
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/AC-TTC210624175345Simo Rigging Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
08-QCTO/AC-TTC260824133235Siphiwe Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator
07-QCTO/SDP290724200524Siyazama Professional Management Services
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/SDP020623121234True-Blue Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
06-QCTO/SDP061221-3959Various Aligned Safety and Training
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
05-QCTO/SDP210723133927VNS Training and Construction
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
08-QCTO/AC-TTC140922113434West Coast Industrial Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
01-QCTO/SDP200721-2399📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →