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:
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Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290523104402Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Small Business Consultant
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)290523104037Atailpedia
Occupational Certificate: Quality Manager
07-QCTO/SDP290523104037ATE Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner
06-QCTO/SDP210524092311ATE Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner
06-QCTO/SDP210524092311ATE Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
06-QCTO/SDP210524092311Athol Munday Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC040824162021Atholl Munday Training Centre
Instrument Mechanician
05-QCTO/SDP190423190646Atholl Munday Training Centre
Welder
05-QCTO/AC-TTC 181122150832Atholl Munday Training Centre
Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)020622142419Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Welder
05-QCTO/SDP101121-3556Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080923100213Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/SDP300522143010Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
05-QCTO/SDP080923100213Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/SDP101121-3556Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
05-QCTO/SDP101121-3556Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
05-QCTO/SDP241121-3775ATI
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP280823130835ATI
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
07-QCTO/SDP280823132040ATI
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923132302ATI
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP220923131924ATI
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP200923125326ATI
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923133558ATI
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
03-QCTO/SDP200923132302📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →