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:
Production Management Institute of Southern Africa
Occupational Certificate: Transport Clerk
05-QCTO/SDP160824120311ProExpert Training
Occupational Certificate: Road Transport Manager
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)071123170056ProExpert Training
Occupational Certificate: Clearing and Forwarding Agent
07-QCTO/SDP071123170056ProExpert Training
Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP220521-1799ProExpert Training
Occupational Certificate: Transport Clerk
07-QCTO/SDP071123170056ProExpert Training
Occupational Certificate: Supply and Distribution Manager
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)071123170056ProExpert Training
Occupational Certificate: Clearing and Forwarding Agent
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)071123170056Proexpert Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Procurement Officer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150124204620Prospen Africa
Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP281123034547PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Pedestrian-controlled Lift Truck F6 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724130717PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Overhead Crane Pendant Radio Controlled C30 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP220724130717PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Counterbalanced Lift Truck F1
07-QCTO/SDP220724131019PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Order Picker Lift Truck F9 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724131019PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Side Loader Lift Truck F10 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724131019PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Truck Mounted Crane C32 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP220724131019PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Hydraulic Mobile Crane C33 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP220724130717PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Reach Lift Truck F5 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724131019PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Order Picker Lift Truck F8 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724130717PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Pedestrian-controlled Lift Truck F6 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724130717PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Pallet Lift Truck F12 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724130717PROXIMAL TRADING AND TRAINING SOLUTION SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Skills Programme: Counterbalanced Lift Truck F2 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP220724131019Putco (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bus Driver
ASC00124072019080701Putco (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bus Driver
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)191022130605Rail Traction Training
Occupational Certificate: Railway Signal Operator (Functional Yard Operator)
QCTOSDP01200220- 1905📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →