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:
Tshwane South TVET College – Odi Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)240823185706Tshwane South TVET College – Odi Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP240823185706Umbilo Skills Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/AC-TTC151122230906UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE – Mandeni campus
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/SDP290424113542UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE – Mandeni campus
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/SDP290424113542UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE – Mandeni campus
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/SDP290424113542UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE – Mandeni campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/SDP290424113542UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE – Richtek Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/SDP290424110502Umfolozi TVET College Mandeni Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC270223122923Umfolozi TVET College Mandeni Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC270223111122Umngungundlovu TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Toolmaker
QCTOSDP00180517-734Vhembe TVET College – Makwarela Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Wheel Balancer
09-QCTO/SDP261022045848Vision Automotive Training and Repairs
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
09-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC250124124753Vision Automotive Training and Repairs
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
09-QCTO/AC-TTC250124124753Vision Automotive Training and Repairs
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
09-QCTO/AC-TTC250124124753VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE – MATLOSANA CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
06-QCTO/SDP270824114746VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE – MATLOSANA CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
06-QCTO/SDP270824114746VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE – MATLOSANA CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
06-QCTO/SDP270824114746VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE – Matlosana Campus
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
06-QCTO/SDP240524185705Waterberg TVET College – Thabazimbi Campus
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
09-QCTO/SDP210224134643West Coast TVET College – Vredendal Campus
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)261122053552West Coast TVET College – Vredendal Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)261122053552West Coast TVET College – Vredendal Campus
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP261122053552West Coast TVET College – Vredendal Campus
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
01-QCTO/SDP261122060541📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →