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:
Artisan Training Institute
Diesel Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC 181122123239Artisan Training Institute
Forklift Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724094625Artisan Training Institute
Forklift Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724094625Artisan Training Institute
Transportation Electrician
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290822100150Artisan Training Institute
Instrument Mechanician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724093646Artisan Training Institute
Diesel Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724094625Artisan Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
03-QCTO/AC-TTC030824233255Artisan Training Institute
Electrician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724095550Artisan Training Institute
Rigger
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724093646Artisan Training Institute
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724093646Artisan Training Institute
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290822100150Artisan Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
03-QCTO/AC-TTC030824232529Artisan Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
03-QCTO/AC-TTC030824233255Artisan Training Institute
Boiler Maker
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724093646Artisan Training Institute
Electrician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724095550Artisan Training Institute
Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724094625Artisan Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
03-QCTO/AC-TTC030824232529Artisan Training Institute
Welder
07-QCTO/AC-TTC040724093646Artisan Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)241023093141Artisan Training Institute PTY LTD
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)241023090210Artisan Training Institute PTY LTD
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)241023090210Artisan Training Institute PTY LTD
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/SDP241023090210Artisan Training Institute PTY LTD
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)241023090210Artisan Training Institute PTY LTD
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/SDP241023090210📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →