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: 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: Boilermaker
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923133558ATI
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: Electrician
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923133558ATI
Occupational Certificate: Tractor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP280823130835ATI
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200923132302ATI Joe Morolong Training Centre
Fitter and Turner
06-QCTO/SDP121223214326ATKV Instituut (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP250823045424ATKV Instituut (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)250823045424Atlega For Woman Projects Enterprise
Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator
02-QCTO/SDP280724181427Atlega For Woman Projects Enterprise
Occupational Certificate: Footwear Closing Production Machine Operator
02-QCTO/SDP280724181427ATTI (Advanced Technology Training Institute) Kimberly
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
03-QCTO/SDP030824200654Atti Nelspruit (Pty)Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner
QCTOSDP00181018- 1375Atti Nelspruit (Pty)Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
QCTOSDP00181018- 1375Atti Nelspruit (Pty)Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
QCTOSDP00181018- 1375Atti Nelspruit (Pty)Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician
QCTOSDP00181018- 1375Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP130622095350Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises
Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician
07-QCTO/SDP210723132403📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →