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:
ATI
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923133558ATI
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
03-QCTO/SDP200923132302ATI
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
03-QCTO/SDP200923132302ATI
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)280823130835ATI
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
03-QCTO/SDP200923132302ATI
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
03-QCTO/SDP220923115101ATI
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
07-QCTO/SDP280823132040ATI
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP200923125326ATI
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)280823132040ATI
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
03-QCTO/SDP220923115101ATI
Occupational Certificate: Tractor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP280823130835ATI
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923132302Automotive Industry Development Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechatronics Technician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC250723124133Automotive Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Manufacturing Production Process Controller
02-QCTO/SDP170724102723Aveng Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
03-QCTO/SDP091022130342Aveng Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
03-QCTO/SDP091022130342Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200316- 1973Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Small Engine Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200316- 1973Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
QCTOSDP01191016-1824Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200316- 1973Belcomec Training
Occupational Certificate: Panel Beater
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070722143109Belcomec Training
Occupational Certificate: Motorcycle Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP210923145711Belcomec Training
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP070722143109Belcomec Training
Occupational Certificate: Panel Beater
01-QCTO/SDP070722143109📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →