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:
West Coast TVET College – Vredendal Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
01-QCTO/SDP261122060541Western TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP291123224151Western TVET College
Occupational Skills Programme: Workshop Tool Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP301121-3867Wilbat Projects 148
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC310724134732Wilbat Projects 148
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC160824161244Wilbat Projects 148
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC310724134732Wilbat Projects 148
Occupational Certificate: Pipe fitter
05-QCTO/SDP200223093004Your Human Resource Solution
Occupational Certificate: Production Process Machine Operator and Assembler
05-QCTO/SDP090323213940Zibuse Dynamics Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200305- 1932Zibuse Dynamics Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200305- 1932Zibuse Dynamics Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
QCTOSDP01200305- 1932Zurel Private College
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
09-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123181623Zurel Private College
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
09-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123181623Zurel Private College
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
09-QCTO/SDP200923154658Zurel Private College
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923154658📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →