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 PTY LTD
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/SDP241023090210Artisans In Motion (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
07-QCTO/SDP310821-2816Artisans In Motion (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP310821-2816Artisans In Motion (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
07-QCTO/SDP310821-2816Artisans In Motion (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/SDP310821-2816Artisans In Motion (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/SDP310821-2816Ascend Academy
Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
07-QCTO/SDP170824073219Ascend Academy (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor
07-QCTO/AC-TTC120724075805Ascend Academy (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP090724174657Ashika Deepchund and Associates
Occupational Certificate: Panel Beater
QCTOSDP01191211- 1882Ashika Deepchund and Associates
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
QCTOSDP01191211- 1882Asisa Academy
Occupational Certificate: Facilities Manager
ASC00204012021051001Asisa Academy NPC
Occupational Certificate: Financial Markets Practitioner
01-QCTO/SDP100621-2050Association of Traditional Islamic Institutes
Occupational Certificate: Muallim
SDP1220/20/00100AST Africa Trading 609
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
07-QCTO/SDP301121-3792AST Africa Trading 609
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/SDP301121-3792AST Africa Trading 609
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP301121-3792Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290523104037Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Quality Assurer
07-QCTO/SDP290523104037Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Retail Supervisor
07-QCTO/SDP290523104037Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Management Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP290523104037Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Paralegal
07-QCTO/SDP290523104402Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Advisor
07-QCTO/SDP290523104402Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Facilities Manager
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290523104402📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →