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:
Thato Truck Clinic
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
07-QCTO/SDP020922144416The Automobile Association of South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP050824103454The Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist
01-QCTO/SDP050824152313The SAJ Competency Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)250623174958The SAJ Competency Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC140723104524The SAJ Competency Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)170223112208The SAJ Competency Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)170223112208The SAJ Competency Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/AC-TTC140723104524The SAJ Competency Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC140723104524The SAJ Competency Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/SDP250623174958The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
06-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224125435The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
06-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224125435The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
06-QCTO/SDP150223150135The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
06-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224125435Thermal Insulation Academy of Southern Africa
Occupational Certificate: Insulation Installer
04-QCTO/SDP160321-1058Tikva Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
09-QCTO/AC-TTC040824151552Tikva Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
09-QCTO/AC-TTC040824151552Top Of The World Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/SDP251023070513Torq Zone Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bicycle Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP061123132934Torq Zone Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bicycle Repairer
07-QCTO/SDP061123132934Torq Zone Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bicycle Special Components Repairer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)061123132934Torq Zone Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bicycle Special Components Repairer
07-QCTO/SDP061123132934Torq Zone Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bicycle Repairer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)061123132934Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/SDP150321- 1046📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →