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 Skills Village Training and Management Services – Pofadder
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
03-QCTO/SDP050624225557Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC191022230212Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Hair Colouring Attendant
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)110923050744Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC191022230212Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Chemical Hair Reformation Attendant
01-QCTO/SDP110923050744Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Hair and Scalp Treatment Attendant
01-QCTO/SDP110923050744Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/AC-TTC191022230212Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services Pty LTD – Bo Dorp Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: New Venture Creation
01-QCTO/SDP060722184059Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services Pty LTD – Bo Dorp Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner
01-QCTO/SDP060722184059Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services Pty LTD / KwaMhlanga Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
08-QCTO/SDP080822105017Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services Pty LTD / KwaMhlanga Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Kitchen Appliance Repairer
08-QCTO/SDP080822105017Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services Pty LTD / KwaMhlanga Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Kitchen Appliance Repairer
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080822105017Africa Skills Village Training and Management Services Pty LTD / KwaMhlanga Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080822105017Africa Skills Village Training and Mangement Services
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP121123162325Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Machine Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624001320Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Continuous Bucket Trencher Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624001320Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Water Cart Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624001320Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624000831Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Service Truck Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624000831Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Paving Screed Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624000831Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Surface Roller Operator
05-QCTO/SDP230624000831African Academy
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
07-QCTO/SDP120723081240African Academy For The Built Environment
Occupational Certificate: Draughtsperson (Piping Draught Person)
07-QCTO/SDP030822154923African Academy For The Built Environment NPC
National Certificate: N5: Engineering Studies (Mechanical Engineering)
07-QCTO/SDP111122140716📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →