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:
Central Johannesburg TVET College – Ellis Park Campus
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP180823052329Central Johannesburg TVET College – Ellis Park Campus
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
07-QCTO/SDP210823211633Central Johannesburg TVET College – Ellis Park Campus
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP210823211633Certified Training Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
07-QCTO/SDP310823120043Chuma Properties (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
QCTOSDP01200310- 1955Clean Heat Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP150223133450Clean Heat Academy
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP150223133450Clen Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
07-QCTO/AC-TTC141122111836Clen Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/AC-TTC141122111836College of Cape Town
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP240521-1883College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
01-QCTO/SDP050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220823061313College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220823061313Construction Resource Development College
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC140723120701Construction Resource Development College
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC140723120701Construction Resource Development College
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/AC-TTC140723120701Construction Resource Development College
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC140723120701📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →